INTRODUCTION
FAO IS LOOKING FOR A SPECIALIST ON FOOD LEGISLATION FOR 2025 APPLY NOW
- 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 person 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.
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| Technical Focus To develop technical content for the creation of guidance manuals aimed at the harmonization of regulatory parameters for agroindustries of animal products from family farming, cooperatives, associations, settlements, Traditional Peoples and Communities and to develop technical and guiding content on the steps that city halls and intermunicipal consortia need to establish Municipal Inspection Services and how to adhere to the SISBI-POA. Tasks and Responsibilities• Develop technical document containing a proposal for the preparation of a physical and digital manual with guidelines for the processing and processing chain of eggs and their derivatives, considering the aspects of current legislation; • Participate in initial alignment meetings and periodic meetings with the SEAB/MDA team to monitor activities; • Prepare and deliver the products provided for in this Term of Reference; • Present the results of this consultancy in relevant forums (seminars, academic meetings and technical events), during the term of the contract and at the request of the SEAB/MDA coordination; • Participate in meetings/consultations with the DECOOP/SEAB team for alignment and feedback on the progress of execution and delivery of products. |
Minimum Requirements
• University Degree in Agricultural Sciences according to the CAPES/CNPq table of areas of knowledge.
• Minimum experience of 08 (eight) years in sanitary legislation of products of animal origin or programs/projects related to agroindustry or agro-industrial activities of products of animal origin.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English or Spanish and Portuguese;
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FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
| HOW TO APPLY• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills • Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile • Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application • Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications • Incomplete applications will not be considered • Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application • Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered • Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile • We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: |
