Conference Officer

Job Description - Conference Officer (Meeting Planning) )

Job Description

Conference Officer (Meeting Planning)

Job Posting

29/Sep/2026

Closure Date

20/Oct/2026, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : CSG

Job Type

Staff position

Type of Requisition : Professional

Primary Location

Italy-Rome

Duration : Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension

Post Number :

CCOG Code : 1A10

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Organizational Setting

The Governing Bodies Servicing Division (CSG) provides the Secretariat of the Conference and the Council and supports all Governing and Statutory Bodies of FAO. It houses the Multilingualism expertise of the Organization, delivering corporate language goods and services. CSG also provides Protocol and Meetings services to the Organization and sustains liaison and communication with Members.

The Meeting Services Branch (CSGM) carries out the scheduling and programming of all Governing and Statutory Body meetings of the Organization. It is responsible for overseeing and supporting the planning and provision of logistical facilities for the conduct of all such physical, hybrid and virtual meetings.

The position is located in the Meeting Services Branch (CSGM) in the Governing Bodies Servicing Division (CSG) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

This function requires the ability to meet the multiple demands of complex meetings, often held outside normal working hours.

Reporting Lines

The Conference Officer (Meeting Planning) reports to the Director, CSG.

Technical Focus

Lead the preparation, support and coordination of in-presence, hybrid and virtual meetings. Manage the team responsible for scheduling and programming of meetings, liaison with meeting and conference organizers. Supervise operational support to meetings, coordination of meeting support staff and the promotion of innovative working methods and tools.

Key Results

Delivery of operations directly related to the conference/sessions, including non-FAO meetings.

Key Functions

Leads the coordination of high-level conferences, meetings and other events, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services in accordance with FAO policies and regulatory framework.

Provides advice and guidance on conference protocols, planning requirements and the overall execution of events.

Collaborates with external partners, such as broadcasting and/or production companies, involved in the preparation of major events.

Oversees the on-site management of conference activities, ensuring smooth operation and coordination of all event components.

Supervises the technical upgrade of meeting rooms.

Collects and analyses information for inclusion in statutory and/or management reports.

Researches and analyzes policy and service delivery issues, maintains operational statistics and prepares related reports.

Participates in the development of training and related training materials and promote best practices and capacity devel