International Operations Specialist

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized technical agency of the United Nations. The FAO mission is to work toward the eradication of hunger and strive for food security for everyone as stated in the 2030 Agenda. The FAO’s Strategic Framework aspires to transform agri-food systems so that they are more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. The ultimate goals of these efforts include better production, better nutrition, better environment, and better lives, while leaving no one behind. 
The FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands (SAP) provides policy, technical, programme and operational support to Pacific Island countries and territories. Its portfolio includes Technical Cooperation Programme projects, Global Environment Facility and Green Climate Fund initiatives, and projects financed by bilateral, multilateral and other resource partners. The portfolio covers national, multi-country and subregional interventions in agrifood systems, fisheries, forestry, climate resilience, natural resource management, food security and nutrition. 
FAO maintains an office in Fiji and implements a growing portfolio of activities in Fiji and across the Pacific. The Operations Specialist will be based in the FAO Fiji Office and will provide operational support to assigned projects and programme activities.