Young Professional Officer (Programme Support)

Location: Vienna, Austria; the Joint hirify.global/IAEA Centre also operates laboratories in Seibersdorf, Austria.

Company

hirify.global is a United Nations organization supporting the transformation of agrifood systems and global food security.

What you will do

• Support programmes of the Joint hirify.global/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture.
• Contribute to activities applying nuclear techniques and related technologies to food security and sustainable agriculture.
• Support work across animal production and health, plant breeding and genetics, insect pest control, soil and water management, crop nutrition, and food safety.
• Contribute to cooperation with hirify.global and IAEA Member countries.

Requirements

• Professional-level appointment at grade P-1.
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
• Applications must be complete and submitted through the hirify.global recruitment portal.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term appointment for two years, with possible extension subject to performance and funding.
• 30 working days of annual leave per year.
• International health insurance, pension fund entitlements, and optional life insurance.
• Additional benefits may include dependency allowances, rental subsidy, education grants, home leave travel, and disability protection.
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are available subject to eligibility.

Hiring process

• Applications are screened based on information provided in the online profile.
• Performance assessments and verification checks may be requested.
• Applications must be submitted before 7 September 2026 at 11:59 PM.