Senior Programme Officer (Women)

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Position Title: Senior Programme Officer (Women)
Location: Rome
Country: Italy
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Office of Youth and Women (OYW) is a part of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The OYW focuses on empowering youth and women within the agrifood systems and rural development sectors. It aims to mainstream gender equality and youth empowerment across FAO's initiatives and policies. The office works closely with various stakeholders, including UN entities, to enhance advocacy and engagement for youth and women. The OYW is responsible for implementing the FAO Youth Committee and the FAO Women's Committee's work, as well as the World Food Forum's Global Youth Action. The organization promotes transformational leadership for gender equality and women's empowerment in the workplace and within FAO's initiatives, ensuring accountability for gender equality and youth empowerment.

Job Overview:
The Senior Programme Officer (Women) will play a crucial role in promoting and advancing the empowerment of women in agrifood systems and rural development. This position involves developing enabling policies worldwide that align with the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-3

• The officer will collaborate with various UN system entities and partners to provide technical support to the World Food Forum (WFF), focusing on women's specific concerns. The role also includes overseeing career development measures for female employees and managing the overall operations of the Office of Youth and Women. The officer will be responsible for leading the planning, development, and implementation of programs and projects that align with the FAO's strategic objectives, ensuring that women's issues are prioritized and addressed effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Programme Officer (Women) will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programs and projects. This includes reviewing relevant documents, identifying priorities, and proposing corrective actions. The officer will coordinate programs, assess issues and trends, and prepare impact evaluations. Responsibilities also include supervising the preparation of written outputs, providing substantive support to meetings and conferences, managing outreach activities, and conducting training workshops. The officer will represent the organization at international meetings, advocate for best practices, and develop strategic partnerships. Specific functions include managing multidisciplinary teams, participating in governance debates, strengthening networks related to women, and facilitating innovative engagements at various levels. The officer will also lead resource mobilization activities and promote the mainstreaming of women's issues within the program cycle.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in economics, agricultural economics, international development, public management, political sciences, social sciences, or a related field. A minimum of ten years of relevant experience in program coordination, policy analysis, partnership building, and resource mobilization is required. Candidates should demonstrate a capacity for leading women-related policy programs in a multilateral or UN context. Proficiency in English and limited knowledge of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is mandatory.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree in a relevant field such as economics, agricultural economics, international development, public management, political sciences, social sciences, or business administration is required for this position. This educational background is essential to understand the complexities of agrifood systems and the role of women within them.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least ten years of relevant experience in program coordination and management, policy analysis, partnership building, and outreach. Experience in leading women-related policy programs in a multilateral or UN context is essential. Additionally, work experience in multiple locations or areas, particularly in field positions, is highly valued. The candidate should also have experience in organizing and leading international meetings and training courses, especially related to women's engagement and empowerment.

Languages:
A working knowledge of English at a proficient level (C) is mandatory, along with limited knowledge of another official FAO language at an intermediate level (B). The additional languages include Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish, which are beneficial for communication within the organization and with various stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Rome, Italy, at the FAO headquarters. It is a full-time role, and candidates will be assessed against the minimum requirements outlined. The role involves significant leadership and technical expertise, with a focus on women's empowerment in agrifood systems. The organization values results-oriented competencies, strategic thinking, and effective communication skills. The position may involve international travel for field missions and meetings.