Report Writer

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Job Description - Report Writer (2600191)

Job Description

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : 2600191

Job Posting: 28/Jan/2026

Closure Date: 12/Feb/2026, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : NSP - Plant Production and Protection

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition :
Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Primary

Location:

Home-Based

Duration : 3 to 11 months

Post Number : N/A

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an international agreement on plant health with over 180 contracting parties, which aims to protect the world’s cultivated and wild plants by preventing the introduction and spread of plant pests. The IPPC is a Convention approved by the FAO Conference in adherence with Article XIV of the Constitution of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

The IPPC Secretariat is hosted by FAO and is responsible for facilitating the implementation of the Convention as well as the development and implementation of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) to fulfil the IPPC s mandates. The IPPC is also the implementing organization of the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) and the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) with FAO.

The incumbent reports to the Integration and Support Team (IST) Lead, in close collaboration with the IST Communications Specialist and communication focal points of the IPPC Secretariat units.

Under the general supervision and guidance of the IST Lead, the incumbent will copy-edit and proofread publications and documents, and write reports as follows:

• Pre-draft the reports of IPPC-related meetings based on the meeting documents.
• Manage report-writing processes, including planning, drafting, editing and revising, for IPPC Governing and Subsidiary Body meetings including:
• CPM, CPM Bureau and Strategic Planning Group
• CPM Focus Groups
• Technical Panels
• International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) 2026
• Regional Workshops
• Technical Consultation among Regional Plant Protection Organizations (TC-RPPOs)
• APP meetings and events

Coordinate review processes and ensure that meeting reports are reviewed by relevant IPPC officers and cleared by the assigned senior officer/team leader.

Maintain, and update as needed, the IPPC style guide in alignment with the latest FAO Style guide.

Provide editorial support to review, proofread, rewrite and edit IPPC materials to improve readability including articles, documents, minutes, IPPC guides, factsheets and manuals.

Apply FAO and IPPC publication style guidelines, editorial policy and publishing requirements to reports and other published materials.

Ensure adherence to FAO/IPPC templates and layouts.

• For Consultants: Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in agriculture, languages, journalism, communication, social science, business administration or related field. Consultants with a bachelor s degree need…