Reporting Lines The Consultant/Personal Services Agreement Subscriber (PSA) reports to the Chief, Secretariat Services branch (CSGS), under the overall guidance of the Director CSG.Technical Focus Support to Governing Body Secretariat functions, including monitoring and editing of documents pertaining to governance matters, and liaison with Members. Collection, analysis and review of information for the effective delivery of corporate services. Tasks and responsibilities• Support the coordination of procedures related to conferences and high level meetings• Research and analyse policy and service delivery issues and prepare related reports;• Contribute to the development of information and training materials and assist in the presentation of information/training sessions to management and staff;• Participate on project teams and work groups;• Perform other related duties as required.• Provide information on procedures to follow regarding the preparation of, and documentation required for, statutory and Governing Body meetings;• Collect and analyse information for inclusion in statutory and/or management reports, statements as well as specific reports for Governing Bodies, members and other partners;• Review and analyse reports, procedures, conference-related and administrative rules and policies.• Contribute to the preparation of formal correspondence between FAO and its Members;• Support processes for smooth functioning of Governing Body meetings, in particular Conference and Council;• Provide support to the Independent Chairperson of Council for effective discharge of his/her duties; CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGMinimum Requirements • For Consultants: University degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Law or another field relevant to the work of the Organization• For PSA Subscribers: Secondary School Education• At least one year of relevant experience in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Law, Economics, Agriculture, or in any field relevant to the Organization• Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian (for Consultants)• Working knowledge of one FAO language for PSA SubscribersFAO Core Competencies • Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Selection Criteria • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable• Extent and relevance of experience in conference management activities in an intergovernmental environment• Demonstrated ability to draft and edit documents• Knowledge and understanding of rules, regulations, statutory and legal instruments of FAO, in particular those pertaining to the establishment, functioning and procedures of Governing Body meetings is considered an asset• Understanding of the functioning of UN agencies and the UN system is considered a strong assetPlease note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing) Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at For more information, visit the FAO employment website Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
