2024 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Fellowship | How to Apply
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and achieve food security for all, ensuring that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.
Fellowship Summary:
Host: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Category: Fellowships
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: Training
No IELTS Required
Deadline: August 25, 2024
Fellowship details:
The Fellows Programme is designed to attract fellows, typically PhD students, researchers, and professors, who have an advanced level of relevant technical knowledge and experience in any field of the Organization. They are willing to fulfill their specialized learning objectives and, at the same time, contribute their technical expertise and knowledge through time-bound arrangements with FAO.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for the fellowship program, candidates must:
•Hold a graduate or post-graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) or be enrolled in a PhD program in an accredited institution listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
•They should have a minimum of two years of relevant working or research experience in one of the fields of the Organization and a working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish), with knowledge of a second FAO language considered an asset.
•Candidates must be nationals of FAO Members and demonstrate adaptability to an international multicultural environment, along with possessing good communication skills.
Fellowship Benefits:
FAO does not provide remuneration to fellows. Therefore, Fellows should be fully sponsored by an external entity, and the names of the sponsoring institution(s) should be mentioned in the application.
Application Method:
To apply, visit the FAO recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile accurately, ensuring it includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
•Attach a research proposal, evidence of university attendance, or academic qualifications to your online profile.
•Complete your profile, then apply and submit your application. FAO will only consider applications received through its recruitment portal.
•Incomplete applications will receive no consideration.
•FAO will screen your application based on the information in your online profile.
•Your application may share personal information within FAO and with other companies assisting FAO, such as pre-screening applications, assessment tests, background checks, and related services. Furthermore, you will consent before submitting, with the option to withdraw at any time; withdrawal means FAO can no longer consider your application.
•Candidates not selected by the closing date, wishing continuous consideration, should reapply to new Calls.
•Submit your application well before the deadline.
