Programme Officer (Governing Bodies Servicing)

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which was established in 194

• FAO's mission is to eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition; make agriculture, forestry, and fisheries more productive and sustainable; reduce rural poverty; and enable inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems. The organization operates in over 130 countries and employs thousands of staff members worldwide, working collaboratively with governments, civil society, and the private sector to achieve its goals.

Job Overview:
The Programme Officer (Governing Bodies Servicing) plays a crucial role within the Governing Bodies Servicing Division (CSG) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. This position is primarily focused on financial planning, monitoring, and divisional budget management. The officer will provide guidance and support to various CSG units in implementing divisional strategies. The role requires collaboration with the Director of CSG and involves strategic thinking to facilitate the implementation of financial and budget plans. The officer will also be responsible for organizing and finalizing written outputs, such as background papers and reports, and will monitor the status of financial work plans, identifying issues and initiating corrective actions as necessary. The position demands a proactive approach to ensure that divisional resources are mobilized effectively in line with corporate priorities, and it involves substantive backstopping for consultative meetings with stakeholders regarding Governing Bodies and Statutory meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Programme Officer include planning and developing annual work plans to achieve divisional targets, collaborating in strategic planning, ensuring support to the Director in mobilizing divisional resources, organizing written outputs, monitoring financial work plans, providing backstopping for consultative meetings, facilitating payments, and consolidating records for Interpretation Services. Specific functions also include coordinating the review and data collection for the Preparation of Budgetary Reports, preparing business plans for language services, analyzing periodic financial reports for senior management, providing comparative analysis on cost recovery, monitoring financial performance indicators, ensuring support for processing invoices and refunds, acting as a focal point for budgetary and financial matters, preparing statistical data for senior management, and performing other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in public/business administration, political or social sciences, or related fields. Additionally, a minimum of seven years of relevant experience in coordination, decentralization, reform, and program matters is required. Proficiency in English (level C) and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is also mandatory.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree, specifically a Master’s degree or equivalent, in fields such as public or business administration, political or social sciences, or other related disciplines. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of governance and program management within an international organization like FAO.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of seven years of relevant experience, particularly in areas related to coordination, decentralization, reform, and program matters. Experience in large national or international organizations is highly valued, and candidates with work experience in multiple locations or areas, especially in field positions, will be preferred. Familiarity with the functioning of the United Nations system and FAO's structure, policies, and procedures is considered a strong asset.

Languages:
Candidates must have a working knowledge of English at proficiency level C and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) at proficiency level B. This linguistic capability is crucial for effective communication and collaboration within the organization and with external stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
While the job posting does not specify a deadline for applications, it is important to note that the position is likely to be full-time and based at FAO headquarters in Rome. The role may involve international recruitment, and candidates should be prepared for a competitive selection process. Compensation and benefits details are typically provided upon successful application and negotiation.