IAEA

Mid-level technical position in the Soil and Water Management & Crop Nutrition Section of the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre. The specialist contributes to research, technical cooperation projects and capacity building on integrated soil fertility and soil health management, using nuclear and isotopic techniques to improve nutrient use efficiency, remediate contaminants and enhance sustainable intensification. Requires at least 7 years of directly relevant experience and a strong track record in soil science/agronomy research.

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.

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.

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

Home-based consultancy (35 working days until 31 March 2026) to support FAO’s project on digital technology adoption among smallholder farmers in Belarus. The specialist will assess the capacities of agricultural TechnoParks (with a focus on Gorki TechnoPark), guide field assessments, develop an evidence-based capacity-strengthening strategy and pilot one recommendation, drawing on experiences from CIS/EAEU countries. Requires an advanced degree and at least 5 years of experience in digital agriculture, innovation systems or rural development, plus working knowledge of English and Russian.

At the COP30 climate conference in Belém, FiBL underscores that agriculture must play a central role in addressing the climate crisis. Organic and agroecological approaches—such as humus formation, improved fertiliser management, agroforestry and adapted herd management—offer concrete pathways to strengthen climate resilience worldwide.

FiBL presented three research examples at its online COP30 side event, featuring results from carbon farming in Switzerland, agroforestry in the Sahel (Mali and Senegal), and emission reduction strategies in the Swiss dairy sector. This contribution brings Swiss and international research directly into global climate discussions.