Project Officer
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Brasilia
Brazil
November 26, 2025
Full-timeNovember 26, 2025
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) About
To meet the demands posed by major global trends in agricultural development and challenges faced by member nations, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has identified key priorities on which it is best placed to intervene. A comprehensive review of the Organization’s comparative advantages was undertaken which enabled strategic objectives to be set, representing the main areas of work on which FAO will concentrate its efforts in striving to achieve its vision and global goals.
An intergovernmental organization, FAO has 194 Member Nations, two associate members and one member organization, the European Union. Its employees come from various cultural backgrounds and are experts in the multiple fields of activity FAO engages in. FAO’s staff capacity allows it to support improved governance inter alia, generate, develop and adapt existing tools and guidelines and provide targeted governance support as a resource to country and regional level FAO offices. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, FAO is present in over 130 countries.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Established in 1945, FAO has a mission to help build a world where food is accessible to all. The organization operates in over 130 countries and employs thousands of professionals dedicated to improving agricultural practices and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security globally. In Brazil, FAO focuses on strengthening family farmers to reduce poverty and revitalize rural areas, implementing policies and programs that enhance the capacities of local governments and farmers.
Job Overview:
The Project Officer position is designed to contribute to the national processes aimed at strengthening family farmers in Brazil, with a focus on poverty reduction and rural revitalization. The incumbent will be responsible for systematizing and analyzing current normative and legislative instruments that affect the execution of the Coopera Mais Brasil and Alimentos no Prato programs. This role requires the consolidation of innovative proposals to address the challenges faced in implementing these programs. The Project Officer will work closely with various stakeholders, including government entities and civil society, to ensure that the policies and programs are effectively aligned with the needs of family farmers and the broader community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Project Officer include preparing a comprehensive work plan, locating and consulting relevant legislation, and presenting a detailed spreadsheet of federal standards impacting the programs. The incumbent will assist in alignment meetings with the Secretariat of Supply, Cooperativism, and Food Sovereignty (SEAB/MDA) to prepare necessary products. Additionally, the Project Officer will contribute to developing innovative solutions to address civil society's demands regarding cooperativism, solidarity economy, and food supply. The role also involves preparing technical and analytical documents related to the creation and amendment of regulations that affect Family Farming, providing support to SEAB/MDA as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in applied social sciences as per the CAPES/CNPq table of areas of knowledge. A minimum of three years of professional experience in programs, projects, or policies related to Family Farming, with a focus on Food Supply, cooperativism, and/or Solidarity Economy, is required. Additionally, candidates must have a working knowledge of both English and Portuguese, and must be either nationals of Brazil or residents with a valid work permit.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in applied social sciences. This degree should align with the CAPES/CNPq table of areas of knowledge, ensuring that candidates have a solid foundation in the relevant fields necessary for understanding and addressing the complexities of family farming and food supply issues.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of three years of professional experience specifically in programs, projects, or policies that focus on Family Farming. This experience should ideally involve work related to Food Supply, cooperativism, and/or Solidarity Economy, demonstrating the candidate's ability to navigate the challenges and opportunities within these sectors.
Languages:
Proficiency in both English and Portuguese is mandatory for this position. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in both languages to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to the organization's objectives. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
The position is full-time, and candidates must submit their curriculum vitae (CV) completed in Portuguese, as only applications in this language will be accepted. The job does not specify a deadline for applications, indicating that interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. The role is focused on national candidates, particularly those who are residents of Brazil with valid work permits.
The job posting organization is the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Established in 1945, FAO has a mission to help build a world where food is accessible to all. The organization operates in over 130 countries and employs thousands of professionals dedicated to improving agricultural practices and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security globally. In Brazil, FAO focuses on strengthening family farmers to reduce poverty and revitalize rural areas, implementing policies and programs that enhance the capacities of local governments and farmers.
Job Overview:
The Project Officer position is designed to contribute to the national processes aimed at strengthening family farmers in Brazil, with a focus on poverty reduction and rural revitalization. The incumbent will be responsible for systematizing and analyzing current normative and legislative instruments that affect the execution of the Coopera Mais Brasil and Alimentos no Prato programs. This role requires the consolidation of innovative proposals to address the challenges faced in implementing these programs. The Project Officer will work closely with various stakeholders, including government entities and civil society, to ensure that the policies and programs are effectively aligned with the needs of family farmers and the broader community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Project Officer include preparing a comprehensive work plan, locating and consulting relevant legislation, and presenting a detailed spreadsheet of federal standards impacting the programs. The incumbent will assist in alignment meetings with the Secretariat of Supply, Cooperativism, and Food Sovereignty (SEAB/MDA) to prepare necessary products. Additionally, the Project Officer will contribute to developing innovative solutions to address civil society's demands regarding cooperativism, solidarity economy, and food supply. The role also involves preparing technical and analytical documents related to the creation and amendment of regulations that affect Family Farming, providing support to SEAB/MDA as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in applied social sciences as per the CAPES/CNPq table of areas of knowledge. A minimum of three years of professional experience in programs, projects, or policies related to Family Farming, with a focus on Food Supply, cooperativism, and/or Solidarity Economy, is required. Additionally, candidates must have a working knowledge of both English and Portuguese, and must be either nationals of Brazil or residents with a valid work permit.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in applied social sciences. This degree should align with the CAPES/CNPq table of areas of knowledge, ensuring that candidates have a solid foundation in the relevant fields necessary for understanding and addressing the complexities of family farming and food supply issues.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of three years of professional experience specifically in programs, projects, or policies that focus on Family Farming. This experience should ideally involve work related to Food Supply, cooperativism, and/or Solidarity Economy, demonstrating the candidate's ability to navigate the challenges and opportunities within these sectors.
Languages:
Proficiency in both English and Portuguese is mandatory for this position. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in both languages to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to the organization's objectives. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
The position is full-time, and candidates must submit their curriculum vitae (CV) completed in Portuguese, as only applications in this language will be accepted. The job does not specify a deadline for applications, indicating that interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. The role is focused on national candidates, particularly those who are residents of Brazil with valid work permits.
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