Programme Support Specialist

Organizational Setting

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.

The 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 and farmers research institutions and academia to improve the quality and quantity of agrifood investment. The Centres four main areas of work include support to strategic investment planning and policy public investment private investment and innovative finance. These are complemented by the knowledge for investment and capacity development for investment programmes that serve to share knowledge learn and build capacities at country level. For additional information on the FAO Investment Centre its activities partners and the organizational structure please visit the following link.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent reports to a CFI Officer and/or to a Service Chief.

Technical Focus

Support for the planning development monitoring of programme of work with FAO development partners including coordination and operational assistance.

Tasks and responsibilities

Participate in the development and monitoring of assigned programmes and projects and provide technical or administrative support identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions liaises with relevant parties identifies and tracks follow-up actions (for consultants only).
Review and monitor the preparation of relevant project documents substantial sections of reports studies and inputs to publications.
Contribute into corporate exercises for planning monitoring and reporting on results achieved through projects design implementation support sector studies strategies policy dialogue and capacity development activities.
Contribute in the production of analytical tools background papers analysis or concept notes.
Coordinate activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions progress reports financial statements etc.) and prepares related documents/reports.
Provide support in the production of communication advocacy materials and outreach activities.
Assist in policy development including the review and analysis of issues and trends corporate policies and procedures development partners requirements and draft proposals.
Undertake field missions as and when required (for consultants only).
Perform any other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in in economics development studies political science social science international relations business administration management information systems communication or related fields or relevant educational background including specific academic or technical qualifications within the required field of expertise.
For category C at least one year for category B at least 5 years and for category A at least 10 years of relevant experience in results-based project/programme planning and monitoring including practical experience in project support and monitoring communication and/or in financial and budget planning
Working knowledge (level C) of English French or Spanish. Limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic Chinese Russian would be an asset.

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in more than one location or area of work
Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge in results monitoring and reporting
Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project monitoring and administrative support
Extent and relevance of experience in multilateral and international agencies
Familiarity with UN system procedures and operational activities

HOW TO APPLY

To 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
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application

Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.

Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work character education military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
Incomplete applications will not be considered
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Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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• Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
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