The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has specific
requirements for recruitment of its staff, which include the following:
Educational
qualifications: FAO requires its staff to have relevant educational qualifications
and work experience in fields related to agriculture, fisheries, forestry,
natural resources management, or other relevant fields.
Professional
experience: FAO requires its staff to have several years of professional
experience in their respective fields. This experience should be relevant
to the specific position being applied for.
Language
proficiency: As a UN agency, FAO requires its staff to have excellent
language proficiency in both written and spoken English. Knowledge of
other UN languages such as French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian,
depending on the position, is also highly desirable.
Technical
knowledge: FAO requires its staff to have technical knowledge in specific
areas such as agricultural systems, natural resource management, food
security, climate change, and sustainable development.
Personal
attributes: FAO looks for candidates who are committed to the
organization's mission, have good communication skills, and are able to
work effectively in a multicultural environment.
The specific requirements for recruitment vary depending on
the position and level being applied for. Candidates are encouraged to
carefully review the job descriptions and application requirements before
submitting their applications.