Senior capacity development officer

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- Senior Capacity Development Officer (E-Learning and Agricultural Information) (2602092)

Job Description
2602092 Senior Capacity Development Officer (E-Learning and Agricultural Information) Job Posting 09/Oct/2026 Closure Date 30/Oct/2026, 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit : Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division, PSU

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Staff position Type of Requisition : Professional Primary Location Italy-Rome Duration : Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension Post Number : 0092541 CCOG Code : 1 L IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based ondate and time settings ofyour personal deviceThe length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. FAO Workforce 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. 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 Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU) is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the identification, strengthening and stewardship of strategic partnerships with UN agencies and non-state actors (NSAs) including the private sector, civil society, academia and research institutions, family farmers' and Indigenous Peoples' organizations and parliamentarians.

The Division leads FAO's engagement in the UN Development System repositioning, develops capacities, fosters dialogue, scales up programmes and advocates for FAO's corporate positions in support of FAO's new Strategic Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It ensures that multi-stakeholder processes and strategic interventions globally and locally are an integral part of FAO's work and provides targeted support for successful collaboration with NSAs and UN agencies.

The Division has the lead responsibility for the promotion of the Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI) and the implementation of the Food Coalition, the UN Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028) and the FAO Policy on Indigenous Peoples.

It is also in charge of FAO's e-learning programmes delivered through the FAO e-learning Academy and access to scientific and technical data through knowledge platforms and enhanced information policies and standards, promotes and facilitates knowledge sharing on sustainable food security and nutrition among various stakeholders. The position is located in the Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines The Senior Capacity Development Officer (E-Learning And Agricultural Information) reports to the Deputy Director, under the overall guidance of the Director, PSU. Technical Focus The incumbent will lead the work of the FAO e-learning Academy and related agricultural information management systems and services of the Division. Key Results Manage the development and strengthening of capacity development policies and activities. Key Functions Leads and monitors the delivery of the e-learning programmes.

Manages capacity development and e-learning activities undertaken by FAO technical units and external partners for Members. Conducts assessments and consults with external experts and institutions to improve development of models and methodologies for capacity development and e-learning at FAO and in Members, incorporating country regional and global perspectives.

Sensitizes and makes recommendations to FAO technical units with regards to emerging technologies for e-learning, collaborative learning and knowledge sharing, based on identified needs of Members. Identifies solutions a