Apply by January 29, 2027!

Each cohort works under two-year cohorts, the working composition of the YSG aligns with the FAO Four Betters—better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life—and, through that, follow specific Programme Priority Areas (PPA) to direct their work.

Leveraging FAO areas of expertise and engaging with partners and relevant academic networks, the YSG plays a critical role in providing the WFF with the necessary science-based direction and allows for formal scientific opinions related to documents, statements or action-oriented proposals generated by the participating youth.

Eligibility criteria—please refer to the YSG Terms of Reference for the full eligibility criteria.

• Age: Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age as of 31 December 2028.
• Education: Applicants must have graduated or be enrolled in a graduate degree program (master's or PhD) by the time of application.
• English proficiency: Applicants have demonstrated proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Commitment: Applicants must be able to dedicate up to 20 hours per month.
• Eligibility restrictions: Applicants cannot be FAO employees or immediate family of FAO employees.

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Documents required to be uploaded:

• updated CV (should highlight major work or research/innovation initiatives carried out or contributions made, list of scientific publications and products, list of presentations at conferences and seminars, soft skills, additional volunteer and professional experiences and/or any previous international experiences)