Young Professional Officer (Community-Driven Innovation)
Quick answer
FAO is hiring an Entry-level Young Professional Officer (Community-Driven Innovation) in Rome, Italy, to support grassroots innovation in agrifood systems, paying competitive compensation and benefits.
- Role
- Young Professional Officer (Community-Driven Innovation)
- Organization
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Location
- Italy-Rome
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Young Professional Officer (Community-Driven Innovation) position at FAO involves supporting the identification, documentation, and analysis of grassroots innovations in agrifood systems, particularly in agroecology, and facilitating multi-actor learning and innovation processes.
What you'll do
- Support the identification, documentation, and analysis of grassroots innovations in agrifood systems, particularly in agroecology
- Support the design and implementation of community-driven, grassroots, and frugal innovation activities in agrifood systems
- Contribute to the generation of evidence, knowledge products, learning outputs, and training material on innovation in agrifood systems
- Support the Global Farmer Field School Platform, including coordination, knowledge management, and communication
- Contribute to the analysis of key challenges in grassroots and community-driven innovation
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in agricultural innovation, systems agronomy, agricultural economics, or related field
- One year of relevant experience in international development, with a focus on agrifood systems, rural development and innovation
- Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language
- Experience with community-driven, user-driven or participatory approaches in agrifood systems for food security and agroecology
- Knowledge of agrifood systems and rural development contexts
- Understanding of innovation systems, grassroots and farmer-led innovation, community-driven innovation, user-driven innovation and multi-actor learning processes
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Dependency allowances, Rental subsidy, Education grant for children, Home leave travel, 30 working days of annual leave per year, Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund, International health insurance; optional life insurance, Disability protection
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Rome, Italy.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in agricultural innovation, systems agronomy, agricultural economics, or related field, and one year of relevant experience in international development.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile, attach a letter of motivation, and submit your application before the deadline.
How to apply
Apply directly on Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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