Senior Programme Officer Lazio

Senior Programme Officer
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Description - Senior Programme Officer (2500589)

Job PostingDate Posted: 26/Feb/2025

Closure Date19/Mar/2025, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: OYW

Job TypeStaff position

Type of Requisition: Professional

Primary LocationItaly-Rome

Duration: Fixed-term: Two years with possibility of extension

Post Number: 2010072

CCOG Code: 1A02

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through 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 Office of Youth and Women (OYW) ensures that youth and women act as conduits both (i) internally in FAO, supporting women and youth career enrichment and mainstreaming important topics of youth and women across the Organization, and (ii) externally, by gathering and realizing innovative ideas and approaches related to youth and women within the FAO mandate.

The position is located in the Office of Youth and Women (OYW) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting LinesThe Senior Programme Officer reports to the Director, OYW.

Technical FocusPromotion and advancement of the role and empowerment of youth and women in agrifood systems and rural development through enabling policies worldwide.

Key ResultsLeadership and technical expertise for the planning, development and implementation of programmes of work, projects, related products and services in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.

Key FunctionsPlans, manages or leads highly specialized or multidisciplinary teams, and/or participates in Organization-wide, cross-Divisional committees, project teams and working groups. Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects; directs review of relevant documents and reports. Coordinates programmes and reviews the assessments of issues and trends for the implementation of programmes and projects. Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e. g. background papers, analyses, substantial sections of reports and studies. Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings/conferences. Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops and seminars. Leads field missions, providing guidance to external consultants and government officials. Represents the Organization at international meetings and conferences. Specific FunctionsBuilds and facilitates FAO's positioning/role in key international, regional and national governance and policy debates. Strengthens networks and develops working relationships on issues related to youth and women. Reinforces existing and/or develops new corporate mechanisms and institutional relationships. Facilitates targeted, innovative engagements at the country and regional level. Develops mechanisms to support, manage, coordinate and/or track initiatives related to career development. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGAdvanced university degree in relevant fields. Ten years of relevant experience in strategic planning, programme coordination and management. Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another official FAO language. Results FocusLeading, Engaging and EmpoweringCommunicationPartnering and AdvocatingKnowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementStrategic ThinkingTechnical/Functional SkillsWork experience in more than one location or area of work. Extent and relevance of experience in strategic planning and programme management. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and manage programmes. Extent and relevance of experience in organizing international meetings. Level of knowledge of results-based management methods. HOW TO APPLYTo apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.

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