Applications are now open for the FAO Young Professionals Program 2026. FAO has announced positions in various countries, such as Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Thailand, Nepal, and other locations. The programme is designed for talented young professionals who want to contribute their knowledge and skills to FAO’s work toward a sustainable and food-secure future. Selected candidates are appointed as Young Professional Officers (YPOs) and receive a two-year fixed-term appointment, normally at the P-1 level. The program provides an opportunity to gain professional experience in a multicultural UN environment. More details are below.
About FAO Young Professionals Program 2026
- Host Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Programme: Young Professionals Programme (YPP)
- Position: Young Professional Officer
- Level: P-1
- Application: 8th September 2026
Financial Benefits
- Competitive UN salary
- International Travel Allowance
- Rental subsidy
- Family allowances
- Education grants
- Paid annual and other types of leave
- Health insurance coverage
- Participation in the UN pension system
What is the FAO Young Professionals Programme?
The FAO Young Professionals Programme is part of FAO’s Young Talent Programme and aims to attract talented young professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Young Professional Officers work alongside experienced FAO colleagues and contribute to programmes and projects related to food security, agriculture, climate change, rural development, natural resources, nutrition, fisheries, forestry, and other areas covered by FAO’s mandate.
What Fields Can You Work In?
The FAO Young Professionals Programme can offer opportunities across different areas connected to FAO’s mandate. Depending on available vacancies, these may include:
- Agriculture and food systems
- Food security and nutrition
- Climate change
- Environmental sustainability
- Rural development
- Fisheries
- Forestry
- Natural resources
- Economics
- Policy and governance
- Data and digital technologies
- Communications
- Programme management
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the FAO Young Professionals Programme, applicants generally need to meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be 32 years old or younger at the time of application.
- Candidates should hold an advanced university degree, such as a Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, in a field relevant to FAO’s work.
- Applicants should have at least one year of relevant professional experience related to the position or area of work.
How to Apply for the FAO Young Professionals Program 2026?
Interested candidates should apply through the official FAO career portal. Visit the official FAO Careers website. Write Young Professional in the Search bar.
APPLY NOW FOR THE FAO YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
