Senior Human Resources Officer

Job Description - Senior Human Resources Officer (Social Security And Wellbeing) (2602317)

Job Posting

12/Nov/2026

Closure Date

03/Dec/2026, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : CSH

Job Type

Staff position

Type of Requisition : Professional

Primary Location

Italy-Rome

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

Post Number : 0727946

CCOG Code : 1A06

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FAO Workforce Diversity Commitment

• 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.

Organizational Setting

The FAO Human Resources Division (CSH) serves as an enabler for the delivery of objectives set out in the Organization's Strategic Framework. As a strategic partner, it engages with stakeholders to foster a culture of inclusivity, innovation and continuous development, whilst empowering all employees to contribute their best towards achieving a world free of hunger and malnutrition. The HR Division's mission is to attract, develop and retain a diverse and highly skilled workforce by providing equitable opportunities and a supportive environment that enables employees to excel as well as foster collaboration and excellence to advance FAO's mandate.

The Social Security and Wellbeing Branch (CSHS) administers and optimizes medical and life insurance schemes; manages staff compensation plan for service-incurred incidents; oversees pension and after-service medical coverage services. This role champions staff well-being and welfare by collaborating across the Organization to foster a respectful, healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where personnel feel engaged, valued and have a strong sense of belonging. The Branch focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the social security operations, emphasizing the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of FAO staff as a top priority.

The position is located in the Social Security and Wellbeing Branch (CSHS) of the Human Resources Division (CSH) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines

The Senior Human Resources Officer (Social Security and Wellbeing) reports to the Deputy Director, Human Resources Division, under the overall guidance of the Director, Human Resources Division.

Technical Focus

Implementation of HR policies, rules and regulations as well as standards related to social security, pension, medical and life insurance schemes and staff wellbeing.

Key Results

Planning, management and delivery of multidisciplinary human resources (HR) programmes and related policies, products, services and advice to support the effective management of the FAO workforce.

Key Functions

Leads HR multidisciplinary team(s), leads and/or participates on cross-divisional teams/committees, leads and/or participates on organization-wide committees and represents FAO at inter-agency meetings.

Analyses HR strategic/business/service objectives, HR reform priorities and the latest trends in human resources management to provide critical input into HR plans and strategies, HR functional stream work plans and priorities as well as the supporting operational, policy, system, tools and reporting frameworks.

Supervises staff, oversees the delivery of multi-disciplinary HR programmes, policies, products and services and prepares a variety of plans, strategies, reports and proposals.

Provides HR advice and expertise to managers across the Organization as well as promotes a stronger 'business partner approach' for more effective workforce management.