Young Professional Officer (Transboundary Plant Pests Management)
Quick answer
FAO is hiring a Young Professional Officer (Transboundary Plant Pests Management) in Rome, Italy, to support plant pest management plans and capacity development programs. The position is entry-level and requires a Master's degree and one year of relevant experience. Compensation and benefits are competitive.
- Role
- Young Professional Officer (Transboundary Plant Pests Management)
- Organization
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The Young Professional Officer (Transboundary Plant Pests Management) position at FAO involves supporting the preparation and implementation of plant pest management plans, contributing to capacity development programs, and assisting in the monitoring and assessment of plant pest control treatments.
What you'll do
- Support the preparation and implementation of plant pest management plans
- Contribute to capacity development programs
- Assist in the monitoring and assessment of plant pest control treatments
- Collaborate in the development of training tools and materials
- Participate in the organization and follow-up of meetings, consultations, and conferences
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in agriculture/agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, plant protection or related field
- One year of relevant experience in plant pest management
- Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language
- Experience in collecting and analyzing technical information and data
- Experience in the preparation, editing, and revision of technical/scientific documents
- Experience in organizing meetings and workshops
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, 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 and benefits package?
The compensation and benefits package are competitive and include dependency allowances, rental subsidy, education grant for children, home leave travel, 30 working days of annual leave per year, pension fund entitlements, international health insurance, optional life insurance, and disability protection.
What are the key qualifications required?
The key qualifications required include an advanced university degree in agriculture/agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, plant protection or related field, one year of relevant experience in plant pest management, working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language, experience in collecting and analyzing technical information and data, experience in the preparation, editing, and revision of technical/scientific documents, and experience in organizing meetings and workshops.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile and submit the application well before the deadline date.
Is the position remote?
The position is in-office and requires working at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
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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