Programme Associate

Job Description

Job Description - Programme Associate (2601809)

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Job Description

Job Posting

21/Aug/2026

Closure Date

04/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : OSP

Job Type

Staff position

Type of Requisition : General Service

Primary Location

Italy-Rome

Duration : Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension

Post Number : 0242373

CCOG Code : 2102b

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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
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• 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.

FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

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.

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 Office of Strategy, Programme and Budget (OSP) advises the Director-General on strategic and policy matters related to the Organization's objectives, results-based programmes, and budgets for all sources of funds; leads the development of policies and procedures on results-based management, FAO country programming frameworks, internal control and Risk management; coordinates the preparation of the Organization's strategic, programme and budget plans; and manages allocation of resources, and monitors and reports on corporate programme and budget implementation to help ensure effective and efficient achievement of results.

The position is located in the Office of Strategy, Programme and Budget (OSP) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Main Purpose

The Programme Associate (OSP) plays a lead role in the coordination of support for users of OSP managed systems, including the Field Programme Management Information System (FPMIS), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Module and Internal Controls Reporting tool, providing training and procedural guidance to managers and staff.

Supervision Received/Exercised

The Programme Associate (OSP) reports to a Senior Strategy and Planning Officer. Work is performed autonomously, showing a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. Supervision received is focused on facilitating service delivery. The incumbent provides guidance and training to other staff in the office and works collaboratively with various units across the Organization.

Working Relationships

The Programme Associate (OSP) maintains a wide range of contacts with managers, staff and stakeholders inside and outside the unit. The incumbent collaborates closely with colleagues in other units and offices and the corporate services, to deliver quality support services.

Key Functions/Results

• Provide Help Desk support for OSP-managed systems and related processes, including FPMIS, the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Module, and the Internal Controls Reporting tool, including managing access rights.
• Prepare and deliver training on OSP-managed systems and related processes.
• Participate in testing of new funct