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FAO Recruitment Mission to RUSSIA - June 2008

If you are a committed professional and want to help build a world without hunger, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations which leads international efforts to defeat hunger would like to hear from you.

FAO is undertaking a recruitment mission to Russia in June 2008. The objective of the mission is two-fold:

  • To raise FAO profile in Russia as an employer of choice and
  • To build a pool of qualified candidates for recruitment for future FAO vacancies.

We are looking for qualified candidates with the following roster profiles for FAO offices worldwide:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • University degree in a field related to the work of FAO;
  • Depending on the level of the position, three to ten years of relevant professional work experience in the relevant field, including experience in developing countries;
  • Working knowledge of English and Russian. Limited knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.
  • Ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.
  • Good computer skills

HOW TO APPLY

If you qualify for any of the above profiles, please submit your application no later than 15 April 2008 to FAO-Recruitment-Russia2008@fao.org, quoting Russia 2008 and the profile you wish to apply for in the subject line, e.g. "Russia 2008 - Finance Officer".

All applications must contain:

  • A cover letter explaining the reasons for applying; and
  • A completed FAO Application form, which can be downloaded by clicking on this link: FAO Application form.

Do not send any publications with your application.

INTERVIEWS

Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held in Moscow and St. Petersburg from 15 to 20 June 2008.

SALARIES

FAO adheres to the UN common system of salaries, allowances and benefits. General information regarding salaries and allowances can be found at the International Civil Service Commission Web site.

Annual Gross Salaries as of 1 January 2008

  • Entry Level Professional (P-1 - P-2): $45,493 to $ 77,038
  • Middle Level Professional (P-3 - P-4): $71,729 to $117,400
  • Senior Level Professional (P-5): $106,907 to $133,847

ENTITLEMENTS AND BENEFITS:

  • Competitive salary (tax exempt)
  • Relocation benefits; air travel and shipment of household goods for staff member and family;
  • Dependency Allowance (spouse, children);
  • Rental Subsidy;
  • Education Grant ( subsidies for chidlren's education);
  • Pension Scheme/Group Life insurance;
  • Medical and Dental Benefits for staff member and immediate family members;
  • Annual Leave (30 days in addition to approximately 10 FAO official holidays);
  • Sick Leave;
  • Home Leave travel with eligible dependants every two years;
  • Repatriation grant;
  • Assignment Grant;
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave; and
  • Spouse Employment Policy.

FAO welcomes applications from qualified women

NB: FAO current vacancies are available at: http://www.fao.org/VA/vac_en.htm. Should you match the requirements of any of these vacancies, please submit your application both to the email address quoted in the vacancy and to: FAO-Recruitment-Russia2008@fao.org.

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