Senior Governance and Policy Officer, Rome, Italy
Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Country: Italy
City: Rome
Office: FAO Rome
Closing date: Thursday, 12 January 2023
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Senior Governance and Policy Officer
Job Posting: 22/Dec/2022
Closure Date: 12/Jan/2023, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit : DDCG
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition : Professional
Grade Level : P-5
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration : Fixed term: two years with possibility for extension
Post Number : 0096296
CCOG Code : N/A
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
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
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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, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO 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
The position is located in the Governance Unit (DDCG) in the Office of the Chief Economist at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Unit provides overall corporate leadership in the technical area of Governance analysis, and leads the Complements (Governance, Institutions and Human Capital) Accelerator in the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31. The Senior Governance and Policy Officer will provide advisory and coordination support to units with responsibility for policy and governance issues at headquarters and in Decentralized Offices (DOs) and will work in close collaboration with the Office of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Coordination (OSG) and the Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU) on global governance matters pertaining to FAO’s engagement in the wider UN system. The Unit coordinates technical networks in governance and policy support, and curates the FAO Policy and Governance Gateway (www.fao.org/policy-support) that provides comprehensive external access to the overview of the range and scope of FAO policy and governance role, work and resources.
Reporting Lines
The Senior Governance and Policy Officer reports to the Chief Economist.
Technical Focus
Strengthening coordination between the Organization’s economic and social policy analysis, and especially governance and policy support to countries, regions and international processes.
Key Results
Leadership and conceptual thinking for the development and implementation of comprehensive technical, statistical and/or analytical frameworks to support the programme of work and related products, projects and services in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.
Key Functions
Plans, manages or leads highly specialized or multi-disciplinary teams, and/or participates in Organization-wide, cross-Divisional committees, project teams and working groups, and/or provides technical leadership/secretariat services to technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies.
Builds and facilitates FAO’s positioning/role in key international, regional and national governance and policy debates and processes of strategic relevance to the Organization related to food security, nutrition and agricultural development.
Strengthens networks and develops working relationships on governance issues with other UN system, multilateral and bilateral organizations, as well as academia, civil society and private sector.
Reinforces existing and/or develops new corporate mechanisms and institutional relationships to maintain dynamic multi-directional linkages between the Organization’s internal economic and social analysis, policy and governance support functions.
Facilitates targeted, innovative engagements at the country and regional level to promote outreach and uptake of FAO’s global governance, policy and data resources, products and services available to relevant stakeholders.
Develops corporate approaches for priority setting, quality assurance and impact assessment of FAO’s contributions to governance and policy support at global, regional and country levels.
Develops mechanisms to manage, prioritize and track requests for food security and agricultural governance and policy analysis, and supports and coordinates relevant responses.
Leads and/or participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate Strategy.
Specific Functions
Promotes governance mainstreaming within the programme cycle in line with the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31.
Leads efforts to support the Chief Economist in coordinating activities regarding FAO’s engagement with the Committee on World Food Security.
Oversees and provides conceptual and technical leadership to strengthen the FAO Policy and Governance Gateway.
In close collaboration with the Office of SDGs Coordination (OSG) and the Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU), provides conceptual and technical inputs to FAO’s engagement in the SDGs processes and support to the wider UN system.
Represents the Organization at international/inter-governmental meetings and conferences, advocates strategic partnerships, best practices, and increased policy dialogue, and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national partners.
Plans, organizes and participates in capacity development activities to support governance analysis through the provision of advice, technical assistance projects, training workshops, seminars and meetings, as well as oversees the development of related materials, on-line tools and information kits.
Supports the coordination and consolidation of the DDCG’s annual work plan and allocated budget forecast.
Performs other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Advanced university degree in economics, agricultural economics, international development, public management, social sciences, or a food security and nutrition related field.
Ten years of relevant experience in programme coordination, policy and governance analysis and advice, including in developing country contexts, with demonstrated capacity for leading significant policy change.
Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of one of the other FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies
Results Focus
Leading, Engaging and Empowering
Communication
Partnering and Advocating
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Strategic Thinking
Technical/Functional Skills
Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
Extent and relevance of experience or knowledge in governance and policy analysis, including global issues, institutions and governance processes relevant to food security and nutrition.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and conduct governance and policy analysis and programme development related to food security and nutrition.
Extent and relevance of experience in organizing and facilitating international meetings, seminars and training course.
FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries allowances/salary.htm Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
Dependency allowances
Rental subsidy
Education grant for children
Home leave travel
30 working days of annual leave per year
Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
International health insurance; optional life insurance
Disability protection
FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
elements of family-friendly policies
flexible working arrangements
standards of conduct.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
Incomplete applications will not be considered
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Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
Link to the organization’s job posting: https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1671738024256
