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Director at FAO

Posizione Director
Pubblicato 02 Aug 2026
Scaduto 01 Sep 2026
Azienda FAO
Località Roma | IT
Contratto Full Time

Descrizione del lavoro:

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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,

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 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 Paese level. For additional information on the FAO Investment Centre, its activities, partners and the organizational structure, please visit the following link.

The Posizione is located in the FAO Investment Centre (CFI), at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italia.

Reporting Lines

The Director (FAO Investment Centre) reports to the Deputy Director-General.

Summary Of Duties And Functions

Under the policy guidance and the general supervision of the Deputy Director-General, and with considerable leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgement, to plan, organize and manage the programme and staff of the Division, the Director (FAO Investment Centre) will:

  • provide strategic vision, guidance and quality assurance for the Organization’s investment support work.
  • coordinate the planning of the programme of work and ensure its technical quality and implementation through staff and non-staff resources, with the support of CFI Service Chiefs and Deputy Director.
  • exercise overall management responsibility for the Division’s biennial Programme of Work and Budget, ensuring quality control, progress monitoring and reporting, in support of FAO’s Strategic Framework and in line with results-based management principles.
  • ensure liaison and coordination with, and provide information, advice and support to FAO Member Nations, IFI partners, UN and its specialized agencies and other global, regional and national bodies, on the Division’s programme of work, technical support requirements, capacity development programme (both internal and external) and knowledge products.
  • ensure the formulation, by CFI, of large and complex field projects and programmes, in cooperation with other divisions, departments, and the regional and sub-regional offices of the Organization, and develop and provide guidance and support to priority action programmes;
  • advise the Deputy Director-General, and as necessary, other Divisions/Offices/Centres on areas related to the Division’s fields of competence.
  • collaborate with member countries, IFI and other development partners, UN and its specialized agencies as well as the private sector in promoting public and private sector investments in food security, agriculture and rural development.
  • represent the Organization in high-level meetings and other events dealing with issues relevant to the Division’s mandate and areas of work.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, agriculture sciences, rural infrastructure engineering, environmental sciences, natural resources management, public services management, business administration, public policy or administration, or other closely related fields.
  • Minimum fifteen years of extensive experience in the planning and management of agricultural and rural development projects and programmes in developing countries.
  • Familiarity with the policies and procedures of the main international financing and other development

partners such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

  • Proven intellectual, managerial and technical leadership of a high order in the relevant subject areas.
  • 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.
Job Posting

27/Jul/2026

Closure Date

24/Aug/2026, 11:59:00 PM

Contratto

Staff Posizione

Type of Requisition

Senior-level

Grade Level

D-2

Primary Località

Italia-Rome

Duration

Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension

Post Number CCOG Code

1L09

  • 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.

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Info sul lavoro:

  • Azienda: FAO
  • Posizione: Director
  • Luogo di lavoro: Roma
  • Paese: IT

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