Programme Officer
Organizational Context
The Forestry Division (NFO) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, leads the organization's efforts in promoting sustainable forest management. It provides leadership on the environmental, social, and economic aspects of forestry, emphasizing its role in poverty reduction and food security. The Division engages with members, civil society, and the private sector on forest policy, conservation, and management, and highlights forests' contribution to climate change mitigation and adaptation. It also gathers, analyzes, and shares data on global forest resources and forest product trade.
Job Purpose
The Programme Officer will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, review, and assessment of policies, programmes, operations, and activities within assigned functional areas. This includes developing, implementing, and evaluating assigned programmes and projects. The role involves monitoring and analyzing programme development and implementation, reviewing documents, identifying issues, and proposing corrective actions. The officer will assist in policy development, prepare written outputs such as reports and analyses, conduct outreach activities like training workshops, and coordinate budget and funding activities, including preparing relevant reports and documentation.
Responsibilities
The Programme Officer will support the NFO Support Hub by coordinating programme and project management processes across NFO teams, ensuring timely follow-up on corporate requirements. Responsibilities include consolidating and analyzing programme, operational, and financial information to aid planning and decision-making, and monitoring delivery trends to identify bottlenecks and risks, proposing corrective actions. The role involves supporting budget holders in planning and monitoring exercises, maintaining and developing tools for tracking project implementation and compliance, and supporting risk management and audit follow-up. Additionally, the officer will contribute to knowledge management, serve as a focal point for coordination with other units, and support the inclusion of gender dimensions in team activities.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration, or a related field is required. Experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable. Experience in administration, human resources, finance, and general management is beneficial, as is experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning, and implementation. Knowledge of planning and budgetary processes and associated tools is also important.
Skills
Key competencies include Results Focus, Teamwork, Communication, Building effective relationships, and Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement. Candidates should possess experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning, and implementation. Familiarity with planning and budgetary processes and associated tools is important. Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset. Experience in administration, human resources, finance, and general management is also valued.