Programme Officer, Rome

Organizational SettingThe FAO Investment Centre (CFI) provides investment and finance solutions that lead to more efficient, sustainable, inclusive and resilient agrifood systems. Working in over 120 countries, the Centre provides a full suite of investment and finance support to FAO Members. It partners with governments, international and national financing institutions, the private sector and farmers, research institutions and academia to improve the quality and quantity of agrifood investment. The Centre's four main areas of work include support to strategic investment planning and policy, public investment, private investment, and innovative finance. These are complemented by the knowledge for investment and capacity development for investment programmes that serve to share knowledge, learn and build capacities at country level. For additional information on the FAO Investment Centre, its activities, partners and the organizational structure please visit the following link .The post is located in the Office of the Director, (CFID) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.Reporting LinesThe Programme Officer reports to the Director and works in close collaboration with the Deputy Directors and Services Chiefs.Technical FocusProvision of programmatic support to the implementation of strategies and programmes with partners, business development and information and communication material for meetings and events.Key ResultsDevelop, implement, monitor and evaluate assigned activities related to the Centre's work in support to public and private agrifood investments.Key FunctionsParticipates 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 FunctionsSupports 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 FOLLOWINGMinimum RequirementsAdvanced 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).CompetenciesResults FocusTeamworkCommunicationBuilding effective relationshipsKnowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional SkillsWork 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 Bank, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and other partner international financial institutions (IFIs).Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation.Knowledge of investment and finance solutions with international financing institutions and other bilateral donors is considered an asset.Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.