Programme Officer (Youth)

Job Posting: 31/May/2024 Closure Date: 21/Jun/2024, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: OYW Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Grade Level: P-3 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension Post Number: 2010267 CCOG Code: 1A02

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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
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAOs values
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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 position is located in the Office of Youth and Women (OYW) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
The OYW ensures that youth and women act as conduits both (i) internally in FAO, supporting women and youth career enrichment and mainstreaming important topics of youth and women across the Organization, and (ii) externally, by gathering and realizing innovative ideas and approaches related to youth and women within the FAO mandate. The Office takes forward and further institutionalizes the work of the FAO Youth Committee and the FAO Womens Committee, as well as the World Food Forum (WFF) Global Youth Action, designed by FAO as a global network of partners to build an effective platform to share transformative initiatives and encourage actions for the agrifood systems transformation. It promotes transformational leadership for gender equality and women and youth empowerment in the workplace and in FAOs initiatives, strengthening accountability of managers for gender equality and youth and womens empowerment. OYW further engages with relevant global initiatives, and UN and other partners and relevant stakeholders, enhancing the advocacy for, and engagement of, youth and women in agrifood systems. The Office works closely with the FAO technical units that coordinate the implementation of the FAO Policy on Gender Equality and the Rural Youth Action Plan and related programmes and initiatives.

Reporting Lines
The Programme Officer (Youth) reports to the Director, OYW.

Technical Focus
Support and contribute to the implementation of the OYW programme for empowerment of youth and women in agrifood systems and rural development; and assist in the coordination of the WFF Global Youth Action with a particular focus on youth stakeholders and youth groups worldwide.

Key Results
Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate assigned programme/projects.

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 OYW management in ensuring compliance with corporate requirements and evaluates effectiveness through reporting mechanisms.
• Assists in planning, promoting and managing of youth-focused initiatives and programmes and facilitates interactions with multidisciplinary teams, and/or participates in Organization-wide, cross-Divisional/Office/Centre committees, project teams and working groups.
• Prepares content and communication material for key initiatives, programmes and events related to youth engagement and empowerment.
• Promotes transformative initiatives in support of youth participation in food governance, youth-led innovation; food and agriculture education for youth; youth culture and local capacity development for youth-related stakeholders and youth groups worldwide.
• Organizes and participates in capacity development activities to advance youth engagement and empowerment in agrifood systems transformation through the provision of project assistance, training workshops, seminars and meetings, as well as the development of related learning and information materials.
• Maintains regular communication and builds effective relationships on youth-related issues with United Nations (UN) entities, other international organizations, government institutions, academia, civil society, parliaments and private sector entities.
• Collaborates with all relevant teams across headquarters and Decentralized Offices, in particular the Office of Communications (OCC), the Office of Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU), the Office of Innovation (OIN), the FAO Youth Committee and the youth focal points across FAO, ensuring organization-wide take-up and timely implementation of youth programmes and activities.
• Conducts resource mobilization efforts for programmes and initiatives that promote transformational youth leadership and youth empowerment in fields related to the agrifood systems.
• Supports career development and other concerns of young FAO employees, in close collaboration with the Human Resources Division (CSH) and the Youth Committee.
• Coordinates and ensures the timely and effective implementation of the Global Youth Action programme of the World Food Forum (WFF) and contributes to related initiatives, services and projects.
• Identifies innovative strategies to engage with networks of youth-related stakeholders and partners and provides youth-specific global outreach and engagement leadership.
• Represents the Organization and the Office at international meetings and conferences on issues related to youth engagement and empowerment in the context of agrifood systems transformation.
• Performs other related duties as required by the Director, OYW.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree 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, administration or related area.
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

• Results Focus
• Team Work
• 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 experience in liaison and communication work with youth-related stakeholders and partners in the context of youth-specific outreach and engagement.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals, as well as programme/project implementation, monitoring and reporting related to youth-focused initiatives.
• Extent and relevance of experience in communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences, including young and intergenerational audiences.
• Extent and relevance of experience in organizing and facilitating international meetings, if possible related to youth engagement and empowerment.
• Understanding of FAO policies, procedures and programmes is considered an asset.
• Understanding of the works of the WFF and past volunteering experience in this context is considered a strong asset.

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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. _________________________________________________________________
GENERAL INFORMATION

• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protection

FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:

• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct.

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______________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
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• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
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