About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems. Under the Young Professionals Programme (YPP), FAO seeks talented, qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant. The Young Professional Officer (Climate Change and Natural Resources Management) will report to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) and assist with the development and implementation of FAO programmes and activities related to climate change and natural resources management in Nepal, aligning with government priorities and FAO Nepal’s Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2023-2027.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package based on UN salaries
- Dependency allowances
- Rental subsidy
- Education grant for children
- Home leave travel
- 30 working days of annual leave per year
- Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
- International health insurance; optional life insurance
- Disability protection
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in areas such as agriculture, climate change, environmental science, natural resource management, or any other fields
- One year of relevant experience in supporting including exposure to the implementation of climate change and natural resource management projects and programmes
- Working knowledge of English (proficiency – Level C) and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
- Candidates should be 32 years of age or younger as of 31 December of the year of application
- Mainly targeted for nationals of non- and under-represented countries, with priority consideration given to candidates from Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and developing countries in general
Required documents
- Letter of motivation
- Accurate and complete online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: 10/Aug/2026
- Closure Date: 07/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
- Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal
Additional information
- Post Number: 2008732
- CCOG Code: 1R
- Organizational Unit: FANEP
- Grade Level: P-1
- Type of Requisition: Professional
- Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
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…
- Early-career professionals aged 32 or younger with an advanced degree in environmental or agricultural sciences.
- Candidates from under-represented countries, SIDS, LDCs, or LLDCs.
- Individuals with at least one year of experience in climate change or natural resource management.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a two-year fixed-term appointment with the possibility of extension.
- The role requires on-site work in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Candidates must possess proficiency in English and an intermediate level in another official UN language.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is designed as a career-launching opportunity for young professionals to serve as international civil servants. It is perfect for those aiming to contribute to global agrifood system transformation while gaining hands-on experience in program implementation at the country level.
Our take
Highly qualified young professionals from priority regions should prioritize this application; it is less suitable for those who do not meet the strict age limit or language proficiency requirements.
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