FAO Pakistan Jobs 2026 — Food & Agriculture Organization Vacancies | Apply Now
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Pakistan · Islamabad + field offices, Pakistan
Overview
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has announced professional vacancies for its 2026 Pakistan country program, based in Islamabad with active deployment across various field offices nationwide. This is a critical career move for Pakistani professionals specializing in agriculture, agronomy, food science, natural resource management, or rural development. If you hold a relevant degree and possess between 2 to 10 years of experience, these positions offer a unique opportunity to shape food security and agricultural programming at a national scale.
Applications close strictly on May 20, 2026. Because these roles are highly competitive, we have verified this listing directly against the official FAO career portal. Whether you are aiming for National Professional Officer (NPO) or General Service staff categories, your application must be technically precise and tailored to mirror the specific responsibilities listed for your target department.
Eligibility
Pakistani national. Degree in agriculture, agronomy, food science, natural resource management, rural development, economics, or related field. 2–10 years depending on grade. FAO Pakistan hires national professional officers (NPOs) and general service staff — both categories open to Pakistanis. Experience working with smallholder farmers or rural communities in Pakistan highly valued.
Benefits
FAO salary scale (competitive, tax considerations apply for national staff) · Health insurance · Annual leave · Exposure to FAO’s food security and agricultural programming across Pakistan · FAO global knowledge and technical networks.
Required Documents
- FAO online application via jobs.fao.org
- CV
- Cover letter
- Degree and professional certificates
- Passport / CNIC
How to Apply
Browse Pakistan vacancies at jobs.fao.org (search “Pakistan” in location). Create an FAO careers profile and apply online. FAO applications are thoroughly reviewed — take time to answer all competency questions in detail. Shortlisted candidates complete a written technical assessment followed by a panel interview at the FAO Pakistan office in Islamabad.
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