Young Professional Officer (Small Island Developing States)

Supports FAO engagement with Small Island Developing States through policy dialogue, partnerships and knowledge exchange on food security, climate resilience and sustainable agrifood systems. The role coordinates Geneva-based initiatives, stakeholder networks and evidence-led communications across regional groups.

• Maintain engagement with Small Island Developing State permanent missions and respond to member priorities
• Support strategy for stronger SIDS agrifood systems and international commitments
• Coordinate dialogue with Caribbean, Pacific and African, Caribbean and Pacific regional groups
• Organise the SIDS Solutions Dialogue Series across FAO liaison offices
• Produce the quarterly SIDS Digest using applied AI for knowledge dissemination
• Represent SIDS priorities in meetings, conferences and technical events
• Integrate SIDS needs across trade, resilience, climate and One Health workstreams

• Master's degree or equivalent in agriculture, natural resources, social or political sciences, economics, public administration, international relations or a related field
• One year of relevant development or project-management experience engaging partners, governments, international organisations, research institutions or civil society
• Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language
• Age 32 or younger on 31 December of the application year

• Experience across more than one location or work area, including field positions
• Knowledge of FAO's mandate, priorities and programmes
• Ability to analyse environment, climate, biodiversity, food-security and nutrition issues
• Understanding of challenges facing Small Island Developing States
• Technical and analytical skill with applied AI for knowledge generation and dissemination

• Policy Dialogue
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Partnership Development
• SIDS Policy Analysis
• Climate Resilience
• Food Security
• Knowledge Exchange
• Event Coordination
• Strategic Communication

• Applied AI

• 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