Junior specialist on Food Loss and Waste

FAO
Full-time Rome, Lazio Life Scientists
Posted:
June 19, 2026
Location:
Rome, Lazio, Italy

Job Description

Reporting Lines

The Junior Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Technical Officer, DDCG


Technical Focus

The Junior Specialist will support the implementation of food loss and waste (FLW)-related activities, with a primary focus on data collection, analysis, implementation support, and reporting. The Junior Specialist will contribute to analytical and operational activities related to food security, agrifood systems, and rural development within the Governance and Policy Support Unit (DDCG), Office of the Chief Economist (DDCE).
The role offers hands-on exposure to technical analysis, policy support, and process coordination within an international and multidisciplinary environment.


Tasks and responsibilities

• Support the implementation of food loss and waste (FLW)-related activities through data collection, validation, management, and collect, compile, review, and cross-check food loss and w...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Rome, Italy
Posted: June 19, 2026
Deadline: July 29, 2026