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The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.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 persons 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 staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.Organizational SettingThe FAO Investment Centre (CFI) provides investment and finance solutions that lead to more efficient, sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems.
Working in over 120 countries, the Centre provides a full suite of investment and finance support to FAO Members.
It partners with governments, international and national financing institutions, the private sector, farmers, research institutions, and academia to improve the quality and quantity of agrifood investment.The post is located in the Office of the Director (CFID) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.Reporting LinesThe Programme Officer (Agrifood Systems Investment) reports to the Deputy Director, Business Development, and works in close collaboration with the Service Chiefs.Technical FocusProvision of administrative assistance and support to the work planning, monitoring, and reporting of investment and finance support solutions (projects and programmes) in the areas of food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management, and agro-processing.Key Functions• Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations, and other activities; collects, analyses, and presents statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.• Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging development issues and trends.• Participates in survey initiatives; supports data collection, reviews, analyses, and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues, and prepares preliminary conclusions.• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.• Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.• Monitors activities related to budget funding and preparation of related documents/reports.Specific Functions• Supports the preparation of work plans, budgets, monitoring, and reports related to the SASI programme of work.• Assists with the development and implementation of CFI initiatives related to strategic investment planning and policy solutions.• Supports, monitors, and contributes to quality control and timely delivery of technical activities and outputs of SASI and agrifood systems policies and investment-related work.• Liaises and coordinates with CFI geographic services, FAO technical divisions, EU, and other cooperating partners.• Initiates and follows up on regular communication with EU INTPA and EU partner agencies.• Supports the organization and management of large communication events and meetings.Minimum Requirements• Advanced university degree in business administration or public administration, social science, political science, international relations, or a related field.• Three years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration at national and international level or related area.• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).Competencies• Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional Skills• Extent and relevance of experience in results-based management of large trust fund programmes/projects in developing countries.• Extent of knowledge of procedures of FAO's main development partners.• Extent and relevance of experience in supporting the planning, design, implementation, and coordination of large technical programmes of work.HOW TO APPLY• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT #J-18808-Ljbffr