Call for Expression of Interest - FAO Regular Volunteer Programme for FAO headquarters (HQ)
Organizational Context
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is dedicated to defeating hunger and achieving food security for all, ensuring regular access to high-quality food for active, healthy lives. Operating in over 130 countries with more than 195 Members, FAO believes everyone can contribute to ending hunger. The FAO Regular Volunteer Programme offers individuals a chance to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and FAO's Strategic Framework, promoting efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems for better production, nutrition, environment, and life, leaving no one behind.
Job Purpose
The FAO Regular Volunteer Programme aims to strategically mobilize volunteer services from citizens of FAO Member nations. Volunteers will contribute to the organization's mission of ending hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity. This programme provides a platform for individuals to apply their skills and actions in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and FAO's Strategic Framework. By supporting the transformation towards more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems, volunteers will contribute to better production, improved nutrition, a healthier environment, and an enhanced quality of life for all, ensuring that no one is left behind in these critical global efforts.
Responsibilities
The volunteer will be responsible for performing specific functions as outlined in the Terms of Reference (TOR) developed by the designated hiring office. These responsibilities will be tailored to the needs of the specific assignment within FAO. The volunteer is expected to contribute actively to the tasks assigned, demonstrating a commitment to the organization's goals and values. This includes applying their skills and knowledge to support FAO's mission in areas such as food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development. The volunteer will work under the guidance of a supervisor, ensuring that their contributions align with the overall objectives of the project or department they are supporting, and adhering to the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity throughout their service.
Work Experience
While specific work experience is not a mandatory minimum requirement beyond secondary education, candidates are encouraged to highlight any relevant working or research experience in fields related to the Organization's mandate. This experience, combined with the required educational background and language proficiency, will be considered during the assessment process to evaluate a candidate's suitability for the volunteer role.
Skills
Key competencies include Results Focus, Teamwork, Communication, Building Effective Relationships, and Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement. Candidates should also possess relevant working or research experience in one of the Organization's fields. Adherence to FAO's core values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All, and Integrity and Transparency is expected from all applicants.