Organizational Setting
The FAO Human Resources Division serves as an enabler for the delivery of objectives set out in the Organization’s Strategic Framework. As a strategic partner, it engages with stakeholders to foster a culture of inclusivity, innovation and continuous development, whilst empowering all employees to contribute their best towards achieving a world free of hunger and malnutrition. The HR Division’s mission is to attract, develop and retain a diverse and highly skilled workforce by providing equitable opportunities and a supportive environment that enables employees to excel as well as foster collaboration and excellence to advance FAO’s mandate.
The position is located in the within the Talent Outreach Team of the Talent Acquisition Branch of the Human Resources Division at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
The Talent Acquisition Branch supports HR transformation and organizational effectiveness by enabling strategic, transparent and merit-based recruitment across the Organization. Through targeted outreach, evidence-based selection,



proactive recruitment planning and expert advisory support, the Branch contributes to attract, assess and select high-calibre, diverse and qualified talent aligned with FAO’s mandate, values and evolving operational needs.
Reporting Lines
The Young Professional Officer (Talent Outreach and Young Talent Programmes) reports to the Deputy Director, HR Division.
Technical Focus
Support the coordination of talent outreach and of the young talent programmes such as the Young Professional Programme (YPP), the Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme and the FAO Global Internship, Volunteers and Fellows Programme (IVF), including United Nations Volunteers (UNV).
Support the management of HR Partnerships in coordination with the Resource Mobilization Division (PSR) and Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU) as appropriate.

Key Results
Research, technical analysis and programme/project related services to support

📌 Young Professional Officer (Roma)
🏢 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
📍 Roma