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Young Professional Officer (Programme Support)

FAOVienna,Austria
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:7 Sep 2026 (21 days left)Job ID:2601686Posted on:10 Aug 2026 (7 days ago)
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Job Description

Supports programmes at the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre through project coordination, budget analysis, partnership development, outreach and knowledge management. The role helps prepare proposals, monitor delivery, organise events and strengthen operational and financial processes for nuclear applications in agriculture.

Key Details

Department

Director's Office, Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture (CJN)

Position details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

1 year

Category

Professional

Arrangement

Onsite

Education

Postgraduate degree or equivalent

Language Requirements

Required

English, Another official language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Draft project proposals and support data collection, progress monitoring and reporting
  • Facilitate donor-contribution, partnership and resource-mobilisation processes
  • Develop communications materials and presentations for Joint Centre partners
  • Organise webinars, side events and exhibitions
  • Monitor expenditure, analyse variances and prepare financial analysis for management
  • Coordinate travel and meeting plans within procedures and funding allocations
  • Review documentation quality for the Joint Centre Director's Office

Role Requirements

  • Master's degree or equivalent in business administration, accounting, finance, social science, international relations or a closely related field
  • One year of relevant experience in budget and project planning, coordination, monitoring and outreach, including internationally
  • Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language
  • Age 32 or younger on 31 December of the application year

Desired Criteria

  • Experience across more than one location or work area, particularly in field positions
  • Experience collecting and analysing technical or statistical data and preparing reports
  • Experience in project development, implementation and reporting
  • Experience in partnership development and resource mobilisation
  • Analytical experience handling large datasets
  • Familiarity with knowledge management

Skills to Have

Additional info

  • Appointment extension depends on performance certification and funding availability
  • Appointment requires medical fitness, residency or visa compliance and security clearance
  • Benefits may include allowances, pension, health insurance, disability protection and annual leave
  • Applicants must attach a letter of motivation to their FAO online profile

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from FAO Careers, on 10 Aug 2026.