FAO Opens Applications for Home-based International Positions 2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is currently accepting applications for various home-based international positions for 2025. These positions are part of the FAO’s ongoing mission to defeat hunger and achieve food security globally.

Key Details and Eligibility

 

  • Vacancies: A variety of home-based roles are available, including positions for consultants and experts in areas such as gender, agriculture, and agrarian conflicts.
  • Eligibility: Each position has specific eligibility criteria, but general requirements often include an advanced university degree, relevant professional experience, and working knowledge of at least one of the official FAO languages (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian).
  • Deadlines: Application deadlines vary by position. It is essential to check the specific closing date for each vacancy you are interested in. Some current postings have deadlines in early to mid-August 2025.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: FAO is committed to workforce diversity and encourages applications from qualified women, nationals of non- and under-represented member countries, and people with disabilities.
  • Note: FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Emails about vacancies will only originate from the @fao.org domain.

Current Home-based International Positions

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant
Location: Home-Based
Posting Date: 30/Jul/2025
Closure Date: 13/Aug/2025, 11:59:00 PM
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Application Process

To apply for these positions, you must use the official FAO recruitment portal. The general steps are:

  1. Create an online profile on the FAO careers website. It is crucial that this profile is complete and accurate, including your personal information, education, employment history, and language skills.
  2. Search for specific job openings, which include home-based positions, on the portal. You can use filters to narrow down your search.
  3. Once you find a suitable position, submit your application through the portal before the specified deadline. Only applications received through the official portal are considered.