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What is FAO requirement?

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has specific requirements for recruitment of its staff, which include the following:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.