Programme Officer

Reporting Lines The Programme Officer reports to the Director and works in close collaboration with the Deputy Directors and Services Chiefs. Technical Focus Provision of programmatic support to the implementation of strategies and programmes with partners, business development and information and communication material for meetings and events. Key Results Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate assigned activities related to the Centre’s work in support to public and private agrifood investments. 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 Supports the development and monitoring of the Centre's strategy and programmes and prepares related communication material for meetings with internal and external partners, and events. Supports the development and monitoring of the Centre’s collaboration with financial partners and contributes to the development of new memorandums of understanding and cooperation agreements with these partners. Supports the preparation of new or modified contractual arrangements with new and existing partners. Supports the management of investment operations (projects and programmes), assignments or initiatives led by the Office of the Director. Supports CFI operations and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Supports the preparation of corporate reporting requirements such as the risk log and fraud prevention plans. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration or public administration, social science, political science, international development, international relations or a related field. Five years of relevant experience in project or programme management and administration at national and international levels, including exposure to investment and finance support solutions and knowledge of public and private investment processes. Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). Competencies Results Focus Teamwork Communication Building effective relationships Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions. Extent and relevance of experience in management support to investment programmes/projects in developing countries and namely for planning, monitoring and reporting. Extent and relevance of experience in the field of administration, finance and management related to public and private investment operations. Extent of knowledge of the procedures of FAO's main development partners, in particular the World