Here, Kristina, an Operations Officer for the Avian Influenza Programme at FAO in Vientiane, is seen collaborating with a colleague, in the laboratory.
Kristina Osbjer, of Sweden, is an Associate Professional Officer (APO) with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The FAO Associate Professional Officers' Programme is a starting point for a career in development and international cooperation. The Programme attracts young people from around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to development as well as academic success and professional achievement. Through a programme of structured learning and on-the-job experience, an APO gains international experience and contributes to FAO's mission of building a world without hunger.