Programme Officer
Provide overall management support and advice under the Programme Priority Areas.
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Overview
Provide overall management support and advice under the Programme Priority Areas.
You have:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) 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 or related area.
- Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Organizational Setting
The post is located in the Office of the Deputy Director-General (DDG) Bechdol at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Programme Officer reports to the Senior Adviser, DDCB, and works under the general guidance of the 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 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, 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/Offices/Centres 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 DDG/Senior Adviser, DDCB gathered from diverse sources;
- Assists in preparing meetings and duty travels, including liaisons with Divisions/Offices/Centres, 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.
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) 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 or related area.
- Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - 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 is desirable
- Extent and relevance of experience in the field of programme and project management.
- Extent and relevance of experience in strategic policy analysis, programme/project formulation, planning and implementation.
- Experience working on partnership and outreach topics would be an asset.
- Excellent command of English, written and oral, and experience in drafting/editing would be an asset.
- Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a project you managed and the outcome of that project. | The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience in project management and your ability to achieve results. | Provide a concise overview of the project, your role, and the impact it had. |
| How do you approach policy development in your role? | This question explores your understanding and experience in developing and implementing policies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you have worked in a team to achieve a common goal? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to communicate effectively with stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a time when you faced a challenge in project implementation and how you addressed it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure quality control in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What are your thoughts on building effective relationships within an organization? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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