Food And Agriculture Organization UN

Food And Agriculture Organization UN Fellowship Program 2021-2022

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Job Description

Scholarship Description:
Food And Agriculture Organization UN Fellowship Program 2021-2022 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows PhD, Masters level programm(s) in the field of Food Sciences, Agriculture taught at selected. The deadline of the scholarship is 09 Aug 2021.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and to support development in member countries in the areas of agriculture, fisheries and forestry. FAO’s mandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy

The Fellows Programme is designed to attract fellows, typically PhD students, researchers and professors, who have an advanced level of relevant technical knowledge and experience in any field of the Organization. They are willing to fulfil their specialized learning objectives and at the same time, contribute their technical expertise and knowledge through time-bound arrangements with FAO. Assignments should be in line with FAO Strategic Objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goal.

Degree Level:
Food And Agriculture Organization UN Fellowship Program 2021-2022 is available to undertake PhD, Masters level programs at .

Available Subjects:
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
Food Sciences
Agriculture
Scholarship Benefits:
Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation allowance and monthly stipend).
Counselling Support Services.
Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, and Enterprise Development, amongst others).
Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.
Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning and tutoring.
Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Go-back Give- Back).
Uniquely sourced internships with industry for Professional development.
The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and networking with the Global Scholars Community.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Qualifications and Experience

Eligible Nationalities:
FAO Member Countries

Eligibility Criteria:
Graduate or post-graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) or be enrolled in a PhD programme in a bona fide (i.e. listed in IAU/UNESCO database) educational institution at the time of the application.
Candidates must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.
Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish).
Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset.
Be nationals of FAO Member Nations.
Age: no age limit.
Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.
Candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother, father, son or daughter) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible for the Fellows Programme.
Candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the country of assignment

How to Apply

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