National Crop and Statistical Modelling ExpertFAOKandy, Sri Lanka12 days leftSenior level2 days agoFAO jobs & careers
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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- Rome, Italy
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- 35 locations
- Active roles
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FAO is the UN specialized agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and achieve food security for all. It works with members and partners on agrifood systems, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, land, water and natural resources. From its Rome headquarters and worldwide network, FAO combines global standards and data with policy advice, technical cooperation and country-level programmes.
Quick facts:
- Established
- 1945
- Global Workforce
- 17,000
- Annual Budget
- USD 2.5bn Global Emergency and Resilience Appeal (2026)
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National Crop and Statistical Modelling ExpertFAOKandy, Sri Lanka12 days leftSenior level2 days ago
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FAO Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 123
- Jobs last month
- 55
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active duty station
- Rome
Top Skills
- Report Writing (26%)
- Data Analysis (16%)
- Resource Mobilization (16%)
- Capacity Building (13%)
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) (13%)
Top Job Functions
- Programme & Project Management22%
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge11%
- Administration & Executive Support8%
- Climate & Environment8%
- Finance, Accounting, Audit & Risk7%
Education Requirements
- Master’s degree65%
- Bachelor’s degree43%
- Secondary education15%
- Doctorate5%
Top Contract Types
- Consultancy26%
- Roster12%
- Volunteer4%
Experience Levels
- Mid level44%
- Senior level26%
- Entry level24%
- Intern / Grad4%
Required Languages
- English98%
- Arabic31%
- French30%
Most Advertised Grades
- P-15%
- P-45%
- P-54%
- G-43%
- P-33%
- G-32%
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Guides & Info
Explore FAO’s official channels, application guidance and career resources. Use the links below to learn more directly from the organization.
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Why work at FAO?
Shape more sustainable food systems
Apply science, policy and investment expertise to food security and rural livelihoods.
Work across natural-resource disciplines
Collaborate on agriculture, fisheries, forestry, land, water, nutrition and food safety.
Support countries through technical cooperation
Turn international evidence and standards into practical national policies and programmes.
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