Programme Associate

Overview Job Posting: 26 / Aug / 2025 Closure Date: 09 / Sep / 2025, 4 : 59 : 00 PM Organizational Unit: ESA Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition: General Service Grade Level: G-6 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term — two years with possibility of extension Post Number: CCOG Code: 2102b IMPORTANT NOTICE: Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located. 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. 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 and may be assigned to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate. FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. FAO contributes to the 2030 Agenda through its 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 FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integrated into our strategic objectives and operations. The Agrifood Economics and Policy Division (ESA) conducts economic research and policy analysis to support the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems. ESA provides evidence-based support to national, regional, and global policy processes and initiatives related to monitoring and analysing food and agricultural policies, agribusiness and value chain development, rural transformation and poverty, food security and nutrition information and analysis, resilience, bioeconomy, and climate-smart agriculture. The Division leads the production of two FAO flagship publications: The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) and The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI), and supports FAO’s Roadmap on achieving SDG2 without breaching the 1.5°C threshold. The post is located in the Front Office of the ESA Division at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. Main Purpose The Programme Associate plays a lead role in coordinating programme and project support services for the office. He/she performs a broad range of programme, planning and budgeting activities, interpreting relevant policies, procedures and practices. The incumbent provides procedural guidance to managers and staff in the office. Supervision Received / Exercised The Programme Associate reports to the Director, ESA. Work is performed autonomously with initiative and independent judgment. Supervision focuses on facilitating service delivery. The incumbent provides guidance and training to programme support staff in the office. Working Relationships The Programme Associate maintains a wide range of contacts with managers, staff and stakeholders inside and outside the office. The incumbent collaborates closely with colleagues in other offices and corporate services to ensure the quality and consistency of programme and project support services. Key Functions / Results Coordinate the preparation, submission, revision and follow-up of Divisional / Office / Centre budget, and monitor and provide information on its implementation. Coordinate, review and analyse the Periodic Budgetary Reports as needed. Assemble and synthesize data from corporate and office databases to facilitate analysis of programmes, projects or activities, and to draft periodic or ad hoc management reports. Monitor projects and ensure the maintenance and retrieval of programming reference material, documentation, data and information. Consolidate and monitor reports on human resources planning and expenditures, non-staff resources, communication and publishing plans, IT plans and travel schedules. Screen incoming correspondence to identify issues requiring attention and draft related correspondence. Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing across divisions by training staff and briefing budget holders on administrative / budgetary / planning / programming / financial procedures and processes. Review current processes and make recommendations to improve programme and project administration procedures. Perform other functions as required. Impact Of Work The incumbent’s work directly supports the smooth and efficient operations of the programme and project activities of the office, coordinating and delivering programme support services to help achieve the office’s mandate. Candidates Will Be Assessed Against the Following Minimum Requirements Education: Secondary School Education. Experience: Five years of experience in administrative, financial, planning, programming, budgeting activities. Languages: Working knowledge (level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (level B) of one other working language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). IT Skills: Good knowledge of MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment. Residency: General Service Staff are recruited locally. Candidates must be nationals of the country or possess an existing visa/work permit and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of application. Competencies Results Focus Teamwork Communication Building effective relationships Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical Skills Thorough knowledge of corporate information systems Thorough knowledge of programme and budget processes and procedures Thorough knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations Thorough knowledge of communication and documentation standards Desirable Qualifications And Skills Demonstrated understanding of the implications of different funding sources for project and budget management Extensive knowledge of processing of secondment of staff members, and funding changes for staff and non-staff human resources (NSHR) Extensive knowledge of processing of various types of accounting adjustments Extensive knowledge and experience in key administrative processes (human resources, travel and procurement) as well as work planning and reporting Experience in mentoring and training staff FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing) Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited / recognized in WHED, a list updated by IAU / UNESCO. The list can be accessed at The length of the appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to extension of appointments Appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing visa / work permit, and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application. No international benefits will be payable as selected candidates are recruited locally and paid in the local currency of the office location For additional information visit the FAO employment website REMUNERATION A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link. HOW TO APPLY To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Attach language certificates as required. FAO reserves the right to request a language test in the future. Incomplete applications will not be considered Personal information provided may be shared with FAO and partner entities for employment support services, with consent. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered Your application will be screened based on the online profile information We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help, please contact FAO client support FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Lazio, IT

Posted Date: 10/15/2025