FAO

Early-career professional position in FAO’s One Health and Disease Control Branch to support implementation of the FAO AMR Action Plan and the RENOFARM initiative. The officer will contribute to One Health coordination, AMR technical working groups, development of technical publications and guidelines, and organization of AMR-related projects and events. Requires an advanced degree in veterinary/health-related fields, at least 3 years’ relevant experience in AMR/AMU or One Health, and working knowledge of English plus another FAO language.

FAO

Senior leadership position heading FAO’s Crop and Mechanization Systems team within the Plant Production and Protection Division. The Team Leader will guide global work on sustainable cropping systems, modern agronomic practices and agricultural mechanization, support Members in climate-resilient crop production, and manage a multidisciplinary team and programme portfolio. Requires an advanced degree in agronomy or related field, at least 10 years of relevant experience (including leadership roles), and working knowledge of English plus another FAO language.

IAEA

Senior leadership position heading the Soil and Water Management and Crop Nutrition Section and Laboratory in the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre. The Section Head steers a results-based subprogramme on nuclear and isotopic techniques for soil, water and crop nutrient management to support climate-resilient, low-emission and productive agricultural systems, manages staff and resources, shapes strategy and standards, and provides policy and technical guidance to Member States. Requires at least 10 years’ international R&D experience in soil–plant–water interactions and strong management skills.

ICRISAT

Qualifications: PhD in plant breeding, genetics, genomics, biotechnology, crop protection, or related field; at least 20 years of research-for-development experience; proven record of scientific publications; experience leading multicultural and multidisciplinary teams; strong expertise in crop improvement, genomics, seed systems, and dryland agriculture; demonstrated capacity for resource mobilization and partnership building; excellent communication skills in English (French desirable). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; shortlisting started on 1 August 2025.

EurAgEng

EurAgEng invites nominations for candidates to serve as President for the 2028–2030 term. Suitable nominees should have a strong record in agricultural engineering, leadership experience in international professional networks, and commitment to advancing sustainable agri-technology.