The post of Programme Officer (Adviser) is located in the Office of Deputy Director-General (DDG) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines:
The Programme Officer (Adviser) reports to the Senior Adviser, DDCB, and works under the general guidance of Deputy Director-General.
Technical Focus:
Provide overall management support and advice under the Programme Priority Areas and other key priorities of the Strategic Framework.
Key Functions:
Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyses programme/project development and implementation;
Reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions;
Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies, etc.;
Prepares various written outputs, e.g. drafts background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.;
Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities;
Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
Specific Functions:
Identifies priority problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions to the DDG, liaises with Divisions and other units or offices and tracks follow-up actions;
Provides updates on programme/project performance through liaison with relevant coordinators and alerts on any potential fallouts;
Researches, analyses and presents information and briefing notes to the Senior Adviser, DDCB gathered from diverse sources;
Assists in preparing meetings and duty travel, including liaisons with Divisions and Offices, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries;
Attends meetings both with and on behalf of the DDG and/or the Senior Advisor and prepares summary records, flagging issues of interest and/or requiring direct attention;
Prepares and/or revises reports, briefing notes and talking points, of a technical content, for the DDG and other senior staff;
Prepares and/or revises responses to comments, statements, and queries of parties, including from external stakeholders and Members;
Assists in the review of outputs from the Office of the DDG to ensure quality control and high-quality standards in terms of substance, impact, coherence and compliance with relevant mandates, strategic vision and guidance of the Senior Leadership of the Organization;
Performs other duties as required.
Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced university degree in business administration or public administration, social science, political science, international development, international relations or a related field.
Five years of relevant experience in project or programme management, policy analysis, 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).
