About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems. The Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU) is responsible for coordinating and overseeing strategic partnerships and digital knowledge services. This call for expressions of interest aims to establish a roster of specialists to support FAO in developing and applying digital solutions, information systems, data-driven tools, and semantic technologies. Assignments may be global, regional, or country-level and may be home-based with travel as required.
Salary and benefits
- Non-staff opportunities under Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) contracts.
- Duration of up to 11 months on a WAE (When Actually Employed) basis with the possibility of renewal.
Who can apply?
- For Consultants: Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in information science, computer science, data science, agriculture, engineering, social sciences, economics, etc. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
- For PSA.SBS: University degree (or technical degree/certificate) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in information science, computer science, data science, agriculture, engineering, social sciences, economics.
- At least one (1) year of relevant professional experience in information technology, information management, semantic technologies, data analytics, digital solutions, or related disciplines.
- Working knowledge of English.
Required documents
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile.
- Accurate and complete online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: 08/Jul/2026
- Closure Date: 30/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.
- Apply and submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal.
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and appointment is subject to medical fitness and security clearances.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- IT and data science professionals with at least one year of experience in digital solutions or information management.
- Candidates with an advanced degree in information science, computer science, or related technical fields.
- Experts interested in semantic technologies and data-driven tools for global development.
What should you think carefully about?
- These are non-staff, 'When Actually Employed' (WAE) consultant contracts.
- Assignments may be home-based or hybrid, requiring travel as needed.
- Applicants must ensure their educational qualifications are recognized by the IAU/UNESCO.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This roster is an excellent fit for digital specialists looking to apply their technical skills to humanitarian and development projects on a flexible, project-based basis.
Our take
Digital information specialists should apply to join the roster for potential future assignments; those requiring guaranteed full-time hours may find the WAE structure less suitable.
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