Programme Officer

Organizational Setting 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 Centre’s 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.

The post is located in the Office of the Director (CFID) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines The Programme Officer reports to the Director, CFI and works in close collaboration with the Deputy Directors and Chiefs of the Services within CFI.

Technical Focus. Provision of programmatic support to the implementation of strategies and programmes with partners, business development and information and communication material for meetings and events.

Key Results Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate assigned programme/projects.

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, analyses, 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 • Supports the development and monitoring of the Centre's strategy and programmes and prepares related communication material for meetings with internal and external partners, and events. • Contributes to the development of new memorandum of understanding and cooperation agreements with external partners. • Supports the preparation of new or modified contractual arrangements with new and existing partners. • Supports activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submission, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepare related documents/reports (pledging, budget, work programme, etc.). • Supports the management of investment operations (projects and programmes), assignments or initiatives led by the Office of the Director. • Supports the preparation of corporate reporting requirements such as the risklog, Internal Control Questionnaires and Fraud Prevention Plans.

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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, administration at national and international level 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).

Competencies • Results Focus • Team Work • 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. • Extent and relevance of experience in the field of administration, human resources, finance and management. • Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation. • Extent of knowledge of planning and budgetary processes and associated tools. • Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.