Technical Officer at FAO, Rome, Italy

Deadline: 27 June 2023

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Technical Officer in Rome, Italy. The duration of this post is 1 year.

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Technical Officer will perform the following functions-

• Provide policy expertise and advice to support the planning, development and implementation of divisional programmes, projects, products and services.
• Provide technical and programmatic support on the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects; identifies priorities, liaises with relevant parties.
• Coordinate and review the assessments of issues and trends for the implementation of programmes and projects and the preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies.
• Lead the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analyses, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Contribute to consultative and other meetings and conferences, including proposals for agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
• Participate and/or lead training workshops and seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Provide guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must have:

• Advanced University Degree (PhD or Doctorate or equivalent) in political sciences, international relations, sustainable development or closely related field.
• 7 year’s relevant experience in coordinating science-based analytical work, policy development, capacity building and science-policy interfaces on issues related to sustainable development.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

How to Apply

Applicants must submit applications through online process.

For more information, visit FAO.