Apply: FAO Young Champion Forest Initiative 2025
Deadline: 14 February, 2025 Applications are now open for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Young Forest Champions Initiative 2025. The Young Forest Champions Initiative, under the AIM4Forest programmes, is a dynamic initiative designed to empower youth in Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, and Ghana to take on leadership roles in forest conservation and climate […]
Food Insecurity: FAO Report Calls for Urgent Action
The alarming report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) highlighting that over 31.8 million Nigerians are facing acute food insecurity calls for immediate government intervention. Development Diaries reports that according to FAO, millions of Nigerians were already in a precarious situation due to the rise in food item prices brought on by the removal […]
Apply: FAO Partnership and Programme Quality Specialist
Deadline: 27 March, 2024 Location: Abuja, Nigeria The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is seeking to fill the position of Partnership and Programme Quality Specialist FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Responsibilities Guide and coordinate the redaction of concept notes and project documents in collaboration […]
The Gambia: FAO Delivers Agro-Met Tools
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has delivered Agro meteorological tools and studio equipment valued at 5.2 Dalasis to five community radio stations in The Gambia. Development Diaries reports that the donation, according to FAO, will help to monitor data and effectively disseminate critical weather-related information to boost sustainable agriculture. It is understood that the […]
FAO, Partners Launch Anti-FMD Project in Southern Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and its partners in Mozambique and Zimbabwe have launched a U.S.$500,000 Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) to improve food and nutrition security in southern Africa. Development Diaries reports that the FAO is working with the governments of Mozambique and Zimbabwe to implement the programme. It is understood that the programme […]
Apply: FAO Field Programme Coordinator
Deadline: 07 July, 2023 Location: Damaturu, Nigeria The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations is seeking to fill the role of Field Programme Coordinator. FAO is working to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food. Responsibilities Support the coordination and implementation of […]
Somalia: FAO Calls for Urgent Food Support
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called for an urgent scale-up in hunger response in Somalia. Development Diaries reports that the UN agency made the call while making a case for the millions of rural Somali people that continue to face unprecedented challenges of food insecurity. Somalia has been on the brink of famine […]
Apply: FAO Investment Support Officer
Deadline: 29 September, 2022 Location: Harare, Zimbabwe Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Investment Support Officer. FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Responsibilities Participate in, and eventually lead, multidisciplinary teams for the implementation support and the […]
Apply: FAO Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer
Deadline: 25 August, 2022 Location: Accra, Ghana Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer. FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Responsibilities Plan and lead components of multi-disciplinary teams Coordinate and/or participate in organisation-wide […]
Apply: FAO Emergency Coordination Specialist
Deadline: 31 August, 2022 Location: Somalia Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Emergency Coordination Specialist. FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the work of the emergency response team Establish country and operational […]