Young Professional Officer (Small Island Developing States - SIDS

Job Description - Young Professional Officer (Small Island Developing States - SIDS) (2601691)

Job Description

2601691

Young Professional Officer (Small Island Developing States - SIDS)

10/Aug/2026

07/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FAO Liaison Office in Geneva, LOG

Staff position

Type of Requisition :
Professional

Duration :
Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension

Post Number : 2008748

CCOG Code : 1A02e

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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.

The Liaison Office with the United Nations in Geneva is responsible for the liaison with the Government of Switzerland, the country's civil society and the International Organizations based in Geneva, Switzerland. Considering the presence of a large number of international organizations, Member States and Non-Governmental Organizations, which provides a significant platform for engagement and partnership with key stakeholders, the Liaison Office i) ensures that relevant FAO Governing body decisions and the overall work of the organization are brought to the policy dialogues, mechanisms and relevant discussions in Geneva;

ii) promotes and raises awareness on FAO's technical work and activities, among Members and Organizations in Geneva, and the general public; iii) serves as the focal point for Members accredited to FAO from Geneva.

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are a distinct group of 40 States (39 FAO Members and one Associate Member) that share common social, economic, and environmental challenges. They are located across three main regions: the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and South China Sea (AIS). Recognized as a special case for both environment and development at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, SIDS face heightened vulnerabilities due to their geographic isolation, limited resources, and exposure to climate change impacts.

In the context of these challenges, SIDS remain at the top of FAO's agenda, as demonstrated by (i) having a dedicated office for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs); (ii) the SIDS Solutions Platform which was established following the first SIDS Solutions Forum, co-hosted in August 2021; and (iii) the organization of the thematic SIDS Solutions Dialogue Series by the Liaison Office in Geneva, in collaboration with the Liaison Offices in Brussels and New York and the Office for…