Open vacancies
We are currently seeking a Junior Liaison Specialist to join our team at the FAO Liaison Office in Brussels. See the full job description and apply here.
FAO offers a dynamic and multicultural work environment. The Organization supplies staff development opportunities, including group training, workshops, and individual training courses.
To view all FAO vacancies, please visit the FAO Employment page.
Internships
Internships with the FAO Brussels Office are funded through the Flanders Trainee Programme and the Wallonie Bruxelles Internationale. For more information about these programmes, please visit their respective websites.
FAO Employment Opportunities for Belgian Nationals
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) offers a wide range of employment opportunities for professionals and young talent interested in contributing to a world free from hunger. As of 1 March, Belgium is considered under‑represented in the Organization, and FAO warmly encourages Belgian nationals to apply to its vacancies.
Candidates can join FAO through several pathways, including professional staff positions, the Young Professionals Programme (YPP)—open primarily to nationals from countries that are non- or under‑represented—FAO’s internship programme, the FAO Volunteer Programme, collaboration through the UN Volunteers (UNV) initiative, and the Fellows Programme for young researchers and academics.
FAO also participates in the Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme, which provides young professionals with structured experience in international cooperation. These initiatives aim not only to attract skilled individuals but also to strengthen geographical diversity within the Organization. By joining FAO, candidates gain the opportunity to apply their expertise in a dynamic, multicultural environment and contribute to global efforts in food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development.
Disclaimer
FAO wishes to warn the public of fraudulent schemes purporting to offer or soliciting applications for internships or employment or business opportunities on behalf FAO or of FAO officials. FAO strongly recommends that prospective applicants and recipients carefully verify the authenticity of solicitations and offers before sending any response. Electronic communications should be disregarded if they originate from other than an FAO e-mail account - @fao.org - or website - fao.org.FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. FAO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants. FAO conducts its procurement in accordance with transparent processes through the UN Global Market Place.
Any request deviating from these standard practices should be rejected. Suspicious communications purportedly from, for or on behalf of the FAO should be reported to FAO at the following email address abuse@fao.org. Fraudulent schemes may also be reported to the local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.