CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : 2302904
Call for Interest Event – Volunteer Program for Africa ( RAF )
Publication of offer: 21 / sept./2023
Date of publication: 31 / dec./2023, 22:59:00
Organizational Unit: Regional Office for Africa Sub-regional Offices and Country / Liaison Offices under this region
Type of job: Temporary work
Type of requisition: FAO Volunteer Program
Grade: N / A
Main location: Various duty stations
Duration: Up to a maximum of 6 months
Position number: N / A
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the closing date and time indicated above are based on the date and time of your personal device.
- FAO is committed to ensuring the diversity of its workforce, ensuring balanced representation of women and men as well as nationalities, profiles and cultures.
- Women, nationals ( e ) s of unrepresented or underrepresented Members and people with disabilities with the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
- Everyone working for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to respect the values of FAO.
- FAO, as the specialized agency of the United Nations, has adopted a zero tolerance policy with regard to behavior incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination.
- The references and background of all selected candidates will be subject to rigorous verification.
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational framework
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( FAO ) is leading international action to end hunger, achieve food security for all and ensure that everyone always has access to quality food in sufficient quantity, so that they can lead an active and healthy life. FAO has more than 195 Members and operates in more than 130 countries worldwide. We all have a role to play in ending hunger.
The FAO Volunteers Program offers the possibility of providing voluntary support, when conditions are right, to the work carried out by the Organization within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the FAO Strategic Framework which aims to support the achievement of the 2030 Program by a transformation of agrifood systems intended to make them more efficient, more inclusive, more resilient and more sustainable in order to improve production, nutrition, the environment and living conditions, without leaving anyone aside.
The Program brings together a wide range of voluntary services from citizens of Members in a strategic and proactive manner to help end hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity.
Hierarchical position
The volunteer is placed ( e ) under the direction of the hierarchical superior designated to him.
Area of specialization
The volunteer will be assigned ( e ) to an area of activity related to FAO’s mission and activities.
Tasks and responsibilities
The volunteer will perform the tasks set out in the description of responsibilities that has been established by the assignment office.
THE CANDIDATURES WILL BE CONSIDERED WITH REGARD TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Minimum conditions to be fulfilled
- Have at least an equivalent level of education at the end of secondary school.
- Commonly use one of the FAO ( English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French or Russian ) languages. Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset.
- Have the nationality of one of the Members of FAO.
- Be over 18 years old.
- Be able to adapt to a multicultural international environment and have good communication skills.
Basic skills required by FAO
- Focus on results
- Have team spirit
- Know how to communicate
- Establish constructive relationships
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Technical / functional skills
Research / studies or professional experience relevant in one of the fields of activity of the Organization
Please note that all candidates must adhere to the values of FAO – commitment to the Organization, respect for everyone, integrity and transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not collect fees at any stage of recruitment ( application, interview, file processing ).
- Women, nationals of unrepresented or underrepresented Members and candidates from low-income, food-deficit countries ( PFRDV ), from least developed countries ( PMA ), landlocked developing countries ( PDSL ) and small island developing States ( PEID ) are encouraged to apply.
- All applications will be examined, but only candidates with the required qualifications will be invited by the assignment office for an interview; the successful candidate / candidate ( e ) will be contacted ( e ) again.
- The selected candidates must be in good standing – with regard to residence or the right of residence – in the proposed place of employment, before joining the Organization.
- Applicants whose first degree parent ( mother, father, sister, brother, son or daughter ) is employed by FAO, whatever type of contract binds him to the Organization, cannot be admitted to the Volunteer Program.
- FAO does not pay any remuneration to volunteers.
HOW TO POSTULATE
- To apply, please complete the online form on the FAO recruitment website, Jobs at FAO. We strongly recommend that you ensure that the form, which constitutes your personal notice, contains accurate and complete information, in particular on your professional experience, training and language skills.
- Please attach a cover letter and a copy of your diplomas to the online form.
- Once the form is completed, send your application to complete the procedure through the FAO recruitment portal. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.
- Incomplete applications will not be examined.
- Applications will be first sorted based on the information indicated in the online form.
- The personal information provided in your request may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on behalf of FAO to provide employment support services such as pre-filtration of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You must give your consent before submitting your request. You can withdraw your consent at any time, by withdrawing your request, in this case the FAO will no longer be able to consider your request.
- Applicants are requested to apply for new calls in the event that they have not been selected before the deadline and if they wish to be considered for future engagement.
- Applicants are encouraged to register their applications with a largely sufficient period of time before the deadline.
To get help, write to: Careers@fao.org.
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