- 32 years of age or younger as at 31 December 2012;
- Hold an advanced university degree (Master's, Ph.D. or equivalent) in a field relevant to the work of FAO;
- Possess a working knowledge of one of FAO's official languages (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, or Chinese) and a limited knowledge of another;
- Must not bear any of the following relationships to staff members of the Organization: son, daughter, brother, or sister.
| - A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click here
- JP's will generally be employed at P-1 step 1 level on initial appointment and will move to P-1 step 2 level for the second year of their assignment.
- JP's will normally move to P-2 step 1 level if their appointment is renewed at the end of the initial two-year term and the revised Terms of Reference for their position demonstrates that they will be undertaking a broader or more complex set of tasks.
| - Applicants for the JPP should have experience in one or more of FAO's professional areas
- Applicants should apply to the JPP only if they fulfil the minimum criteria.
- Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of experience in a field relevant to the work of FAO;
- Applicants are subject to the Organization's spouse employment policy.
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