Finance Officer

Job Posting: 29/Jul/2025

Closure Date: 19/Aug/2025, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: CSF

Job Type: Staff position

Type of Requisition: Professional

Grade Level: P-2

Primary Location: Italy-Rome

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

Post Number: 2010042

CCOG Code: 1A01

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- **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**:

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through 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 Finance Division (CSF) recommends and administers financial policies and procedures that meet the highest professional standards; keeps accounts that accurately record financial activities and meet the requirements of internal and external audits; reports the financial status of the Organization and its activities to senior management, governing bodies and resources partners; ensures the safe custody of the Organization's financial assets; oversees financial operations wherever performed in the Organization; and ensures the timely recording of receipts and disbursements in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The position is located in the Finance Division (CSF) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

**Reporting Lines**

The Finance Officer reports to a Senior Finance Officer within CSF.

**Technical Focus**

Management of accounting and reporting functions within the Finance Division, working with General Ledger, Donor Reports, Treasury and Banking functions and/or Global Finance Management support.

**Key Results**

The collection and analysis of financial information to support the delivery of various financial services/activities.

**Key Functions**
- Collects, reviews for accuracy and analyses financial information and/or internal financial controls to support the delivery of various financial services/activities.
- Analyses financial reports, explains variances and/or financial regulations and takes appropriate action.
- Participates in the development of improved work methods and procedures.
- Responds to requests for assistance from managers and staff at headquarters and the Decentralized Offices.
- Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of training workshops/seminars, etc.
- Participates in special project/work teams.

**Specific Functions**
- Prepares and analyses FAO policies and procedures.
- Assists in the operational management of the General Ledger.
- Assists in the review of funding agreements with resource partners and ensuring their compliance with the Organization's financial rules and regulations.
- Provides financial management support to project budget holders during project implementation and closure, including on the preparation and submission of financial reports to resource partners.
- Supports the preparation and revision of accounting policies.
- Supports in the Global Finance Management of non-headquarters operations.
- Supports in managing the treasury and banking operations.
- Participates in the preparation of documents to be presented to the Governing Bodies and other oversight bodies.
- Performs ad-hoc accounting and financial analysis.

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**CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING**

**Minimum Requirements**
- Advanced university degree (Master’