Young Professional Officer
Job Description
Non si lasci sfuggire questa possibilità: si candidi rapidamente se la sua esperienza e le sue competenze corrispondono a quanto descritto di seguito.
2602215
Job Posting
28/Oct/2026
Closure Date
18/Nov/2026, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit : Legal Office, LEG
Job Type
Staff position
Type of Requisition : Professional
Primary Location
Italy-Rome
Duration : Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
Post Number : 2008771
CCOG Code : 1A21
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based ondate and time settings ofyour personal device
The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.
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- • FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
- • Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- • Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- • FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
- • FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production , better nutrition , a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
Organizational Setting
The Legal Office (LEG) provides authoritative legal advice and assistance on a wide range of issues to the Director-General, units in Headquarters and in the field, the Governing and Statutory Bodies and Members of the Organization. The position is located in the Development Law Branch (LEGN) of LEG which provides legal advisory services to governments on sustainable food and agriculture and utilization of natural resources (including land, water, fisheries and aquaculture, plants, animals, food, forestry, wildlife, environment and biodiversity), as well as general agricultural issues (institutions, trade,
economic reform). LEGN conducts legal analyses and disseminates information on matters relevant to FAO's mandate and houses FAOLEX one of the world's largest database on laws concerning food, agriculture and natural resources.
The position is located in the Legal Office (LEG) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Young Professional Officer (Legal) reports to the designated Legal Officer under the general supervision of the Senior Legal Officer (Chief, LEGN) and is under the overall guidance of the Legal Counsel.
Technical Focus
The Young Professional Officer (Legal) will provide support in development law, including legal and institutional aspects of food and agriculture and natural resource management, in line with the Organization's Strategic Objectives.
Key Results
Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of assigned projects, products and services.
Key Functions
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- • Analyses from a legal perspective relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, and technology information, data and/or statistics for input in various documents.
- • Maintains records and updates databases and web pages.
- • Provides technical support to various projects.
- • Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc.
- • Participates in the organization and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.
Specific Functions
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- • Performs legal
Non si lasci sfuggire questa possibilità: si candidi rapidamente se la sua esperienza e le sue competenze corrispondono a quanto descritto di seguito.
2602215
Job Posting
28/Oct/2026
Closure Date
18/Nov/2026, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit : Legal Office, LEG
Job Type
Staff position
Type of Requisition : Professional
Primary Location
Italy-Rome
Duration : Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
Post Number : 2008771
CCOG Code : 1A21
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based ondate and time settings ofyour personal device
The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
-
- • FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
- • Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- • Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- • FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
- • FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production , better nutrition , a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
Organizational Setting
The Legal Office (LEG) provides authoritative legal advice and assistance on a wide range of issues to the Director-General, units in Headquarters and in the field, the Governing and Statutory Bodies and Members of the Organization. The position is located in the Development Law Branch (LEGN) of LEG which provides legal advisory services to governments on sustainable food and agriculture and utilization of natural resources (including land, water, fisheries and aquaculture, plants, animals, food, forestry, wildlife, environment and biodiversity), as well as general agricultural issues (institutions, trade,
economic reform). LEGN conducts legal analyses and disseminates information on matters relevant to FAO's mandate and houses FAOLEX one of the world's largest database on laws concerning food, agriculture and natural resources.
The position is located in the Legal Office (LEG) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Young Professional Officer (Legal) reports to the designated Legal Officer under the general supervision of the Senior Legal Officer (Chief, LEGN) and is under the overall guidance of the Legal Counsel.
Technical Focus
The Young Professional Officer (Legal) will provide support in development law, including legal and institutional aspects of food and agriculture and natural resource management, in line with the Organization's Strategic Objectives.
Key Results
Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of assigned projects, products and services.
Key Functions
-
- • Analyses from a legal perspective relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, and technology information, data and/or statistics for input in various documents.
- • Maintains records and updates databases and web pages.
- • Provides technical support to various projects.
- • Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc.
- • Participates in the organization and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.
Specific Functions
-
- • Performs legal