Organizational setting
The Office of the Deputy Director-General (DDG) supports the strategic coordination and oversight functions of the Divisions/Offices/Centres that come under the direct responsibility of the DDG. The Office of the DDG is responsible for ensuring an enabling and supporting environment for FAO's delivery, with focus on optimizing management systems, administrative service delivery and operational support capacity at all locations. It further ensures the strategic coordination of Decentralized Offices.
The position is located in the Office of the Deputy Director-General at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Programme Officer reports to the Senior Adviser, DDCM.
Technical Focus
The Programme Officer provides strategic and operational support to the Office of the DDG in key organizational priorities, particularly for special initiatives and flagship programmes, fostering collaboration across Divisions/Offices/Centres (DOCs) and external partners.
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,



analyses, 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
Provides support on strategic and policy matters concerning special initiatives and events under the key responsibilities of the DDG, including chairmanship and championship roles. Coordinates the development, management, implementation and monitoring of various DDG-led initiatives assigned to the Programme Officer, in liaison and cooperation with relevant Divisions/Offices/Centres (DOCs) and external partners. Contributes to leading the FAO MuNe Network initiatives, including the FAO Villages Recognition Initiative, in close collaboration with the Office of Communications (OCC), relevant Divisions/Offices/Centres (DOCs) and external partners. Supports the preparation, coordination and organization of the annual Global Working Conference of FAO Representatives (GWC). Contributes to the strategic coordination of Decentralized Offices, as and when needed. Contributes to activities under the 'Four Betters', specifically Better Life initiatives to advance the achievement of the FAO Strategic Framework.Prepares presentations on assigned topics and provides support to the DDG Reporting Line in communication and advocacy activities.Performs other duties as required.

📌 Programme Officer, Rome (Lazio)
🏢 Food And Agriculture Organization
📍 Lazio