Programme Officer (Governing Bodies Servicing)

Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations

Job Location:

Rome - Italy

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture
Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs values
FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

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 Setting

The Governing Bodies Servicing Division (CSG) houses the Secretariat of the Conference and the Council and supports all other Governing and Statutory Bodies of FAO. It provides corporate Language goods and services as well as Protocol and Meetings services to the Organization.

The position is located in the office of the Director (CSGD) at FAO headquarters in Rome Italy.

Reporting Lines
The Programme Officer (Governing Bodies Servicing) reports to the Director of the Governing Bodies Servicing Division (CSG).

Technical Focus
Financial planning monitoring and divisional budget management; guidance and support to CSG units in the implementation of divisional strategies.

Key Results
Financial planning and monitoring of the divisional budget for the Divisional Direction in coordination with the three Service Branches.

Key Functions

Plans and develops annual work plans to achieve divisional targets;

Collaborates in strategic thinking and related plans to further monitor and facilitate financial and budget plan implementation;

Ensures support to the Director CSG in the mobilization of divisional resources in line with defined corporate priorities;

Organizes and finalizes written outputs e.g. draft background papers analyses sections of reports and studies inputs to publications;

Monitors and analyses the status of financial work plans under his/her responsibility; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions;

Provides substantive backstopping to consultative meetings with internal and external stakeholders regarding Governing Bodies and Statutory meetings;

Facilitates the payments consolidates records and pool chargeback lists based on oracle activities for Interpretation Services.

Specific Functions

Coordinates the review and data collection of the Preparation of Budgetary Report with all branches of the Division;

Prepares business plan for language services;

Prepares and analyses periodic financial reports for senior management related to the division and language pools;

Provides comparative analysis on cost recovery;

Monitors financial performance indicators of the division and carries out necessary adjustments to the budget and expenditures;

Ensures support is provided to headquarters and Regional Offices in the processing of invoices and refunds from third parties;

Acts as a Focal point for the division on all Budgetary and Financial matters;

Prepares other required statistical data by desks for senior management;

Performs other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced University degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in public/business administration political or social sciences or related fields.

Seven years of relevant experience in coordination decentralization reform and programme matters.

Working knowledge (proficiency level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic Chinese French Russian or Spanish).

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 particularly in field positions is desirable.

Relevance and extent of experience related to coordination decentralization reform and programme matters in large national/international organization(s).

Knowledge and understanding of rules regulations statutory and legal instruments of FAO in particular those pertaining to the establishment functioning and procedures of Governing Body meetings is considered an asset.

Extent of understanding of the functioning of the United Nations system and in particular of FAOs structure policies and procedures related to decentralized activities is desirable. Experience with UN agencies and the UN system is considered a strong asset.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment accreditation any residency or visa requirements and security clearances.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries allowances and benefits click on the following link: Other benefits subject to eligibility include:
Dependency allowances
Rental subsidy
Education grant for children
Home leave travel
30 working days of annual leave per year
Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
International health insurance; optional life insurance
Disability protection

FAO encourages a positive workplaceculture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
elements of family-friendly policies
flexible working arrangements
standards of conduct.

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 qualificationsshould 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
Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAOs behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications assessment tests background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by withdrawing your application in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
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.

If you need help or have queries please create a one-time registration with FAOs client support team for further assistance: IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based ondate and time settings ofyour personal deviceThe length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. FAO is commi...