Food Security and Nutrition Policy and Governance Specialist

Coordinate and support food security and nutrition policy processes.

FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Rome (Italy)

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Coordinate and support food security and nutrition policy processes.

You have:

University degree in economics, political science, food science or a related field.
At least one year (for PSA.SBS category C), two years (for consultant category C), five years (for category B) or ten years (for category A) of relevant experience in Food Security and Nutrition policy and governance, running intergovernmental/governing bodies’ meetings, or managing programmes in food security and nutrition-related policy work.
Minimum of five years of relevant experience with intergovernmental and multi-stakeholders platforms and governing bodies.
UN working experience is considered an asset.
Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English. A second FAO language is an asset.

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Can you describe your experience coordinating high-level meetings and intergovernmental bodies?	This question assesses your coordination skills and experience in a high-stakes environment.	Discuss specific examples of meetings you coordinated, highlighting your role and the outcomes.
How do you ensure alignment with international frameworks in policy development?	The interviewer wants to understand your approach to policy coherence.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies have you employed to engage various stakeholders in policy dialogues?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging food security issue you analyzed and the impact of your recommendations.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle politically sensitive communication while drafting documents for the CFS Chairperson?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you discuss your familiarity with FAO rules and governance procedures?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to disseminate best practices in food security governance?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach the integration of food security into broader development strategies?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.