Join FAO’s International Home-Based Opportunities- Codex Programme Specialist (2600607)

Qualifications

• An advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in food science / food technology (food safety/quality bio/agro chemistry, biology, microbiology, toxicology), human or veterinary medicine, animal or plant health (with focus on food safety), nutrition, biological or chemical sciences, data science, and analysis, food law, information technology, communication, food trade economics, or other discipline relevant to the workstream (for PSA contracts, a university degree in the same areas is sufficient). • At least 1 year of relevant experience for junior professionals (Category C); at least 5 years for mid-level professionals (Category B); or at least 10 years for senior professionals (Category A) in one of more of the following areas: 1) Development, updating and finalization of Codex food safety and quality standards; 2) Monitoring of and communication of Codex work; and 3) Digital infrastructure review and support • Working knowledge (level C) of English. • Knowledge of a second official FAO language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian) will be considered an asset. • Work experience from an international setting will be considered an asset.