Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the 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.
FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) performs the tasks established under the Treaty, and arranges for and provides administrative support for sessions of the Treaty's Governing Body and for any subsidiary bodies, as may be established, and assists the Governing Body in carrying out its functions, including the performance of specific tasks that the Governing Body may decide to assign to it.
The Senior Technical Officer leads a team or supports other teams within the Secretariat to provide advice,



technical support and guidance to the Secretary on the implementation of the International Treaty related, in particular, to the conservation and sustainable use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA) and Farmers' Rights.
The position is located in the Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Senior Technical Officer (Conservation and Sustainable Use of PGRFA - Farmers' Rights) reports to the Secretary (ITPGRFA), International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), OCB.
Technical Focus
Support the Secretary (ITPGRFA) in the implementation of the International Treaty and the work of its Governing Body and intersessional bodies, especially to enhance the functioning of the Treaty's mechanisms, programm

📌 Senior Technical Officer (Roma)
🏢 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
📍 Roma