The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is currently recruiting for 18 assistant, entry-level, and early professional vacancies across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.
These roles offer an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals, administrative staff, and national officers to begin or grow a career within the UN system while contributing to food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.
🌍 Why Work With FAO?
FAO works to:
- End hunger and malnutrition
- Improve agricultural productivity
- Promote sustainable food systems
- Support vulnerable and crisis-affected communities
FAO roles provide:
- International and national career pathways
- Competitive UN benefits (for staff roles)
- Meaningful impact in global development
- Exposure to UN operations and policy work
📌 FAO Assistant & Entry-Level Vacancies (Overview)
🗂️ Administrative & Office Support
- Office Assistant – Rome, Italy
🗓 Deadline: 23 Jan 2026 - Office Assistant – Rome, Italy
🗓 Deadline: 24 Jan 2026 - Payroll Benefits Assistant – Budapest, Hungary
🗓 Deadline: 21 Jan 2026
💰 Finance & Accounting
- Finance Assistant – Budapest, Hungary
🗓 Deadline: 16 Jan 2026 - Finance Assistant – Budapest, Hungary
🗓 Deadline: 16 Jan 2026 - Finance Assistant – Budapest, Hungary
🗓 Deadline: 15 Jan 2026 - Finance Assistant – Budapest, Hungary
🗓 Deadline: 15 Jan 2026
🌱 Programme, Environment & Development
- National Coordinator – Small Grants Programme (SGP)
📍 Guyana
🗓 Deadline: 25 Jan 2026 - Environmental and Social Safeguard Assistant
📍 Afghanistan
🗓 Deadline: 13 Jan 2026
🏢 National Professional Officer (NPO) Roles
- Assistant FAO Representative (Programme)
📍 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
🗓 Deadline: 22 Jan 2026 - Assistant FAO Representative (Administration)
📍 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
🗓 Deadline: 15 Jan 2026 - Assistant FAO Representative (Programme)
📍 Honiara, Solomon Islands
🗓 Deadline: 16 Jan 2026 - Assistant FAO Representative (Programme)
📍 Victoria, Seychelles
🗓 Deadline: 22 Jan 2026
📊 Professional & Senior-Level Roles (For Progression)
- Statistician – Santiago, Chile
🗓 Deadline: 28 Jan 2026 - Senior Economist – Bangkok, Thailand
🗓 Deadline: 22 Jan 2026 - FAO Representative – Juba, South Sudan
🗓 Deadline: 4 Feb 2026 - FAO Representative – Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
🗓 Deadline: 13 Jan 2026
👤 Who Should Apply?
These vacancies are suitable for candidates with:
- Diplomas, bachelor’s or early professional experience
- Backgrounds in administration, finance, development, or agriculture
- Interest in UN careers and international development
- National eligibility for NPO and NPP roles (where applicable)
📝 How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through the official FAO Careers Portal before the stated deadlines.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Some roles are national-only
- Late applications are not accepted
- Carefully review eligibility requirements per post