Strategy and Planning Officer

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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 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.

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 Office of Strategy, Programme and Budget (OSP) advises the Director-General on strategic and policy matters related to the Organization's objectives, results-based programmes and budgets for all sources of funds; leads the development of policies and procedures on results-based management, FAO Country Programming Frameworks, internal control and risk management; coordinates the preparation of the Organization's strategic, programme and budget plans; manages allocation of resources, and monitors and reports on corporate programme and budget implementation to help ensure effective and efficient achievement of results.
The position is located in the Office of Strategy, Programme and Budget (OSP) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines
The Strategy and Planning Officer reports to the Director, OSP.

Technical Focus
Advisory and internal oversight functions, meetings programming and management and production of the Organization's strategic, programme and budget documents.

Key Results
Research, technical analysis as well as related services and systems to support the planning, implementation and monitoring of programmes and projects.

Key Functions
• Analyses, adapts and extends policies and procedures to achieve full inter-departmental and inter-agency collaboration in strategic planning, results-based programming and budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
• Executes analytical tasks associated with the preparation, review and analysis of the Organization's Strategic Framework, Medium Term Plan, Programme of Work and Budget and Programme Implementation Report.
• Carries out analytical tasks associated with resources management and corporate budgetary performance.
• Contributes to the design and operation of procedures and systems for work planning and the issuance of allotments.
• Performs analytical tasks associated with the design and operation of the corporate results-based monitoring and reporting system.
• Perform other duties as required.

Specific Functions
• Contributes to management and coordination of the Oversight Advisory Committee ensuring compliance with its Terms of Reference.
• Contributes to coordination of preparations and executes analytical tasks in support of the advisory and internal oversight bodies and Governing Bodies.
• Coordinates preparations and executes analytical tasks in support of FAO's external relationships, such as the Joint Inspection Unit and other UN organizations; analyses reports and recommends follow-up action.
• Drafts selected documents for submission to the Governing Bodies.
• Conducts complex research and analytical tasks related to guidance emanating from the Governing Bodies for inclusion in statutory and/or management reports, statements and/or progress reports associated with corporate strategic, programme and budget matters.
• Contributes to coordination and production of the Organization's strategic, programme and budget documents in camera-ready format for submission by OSP to the Governing Bodies; reviews, to ensure coherence with internal policies and guidance from governing bodies and supports coordination of their translation and dispatch.
• Analyses, supports and extends policies and procedures to achieve full cross-organizational and inter-agency collaboration on Governing Bodies matters.
• Plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates the work of staff assigned to support these functions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in business or public administration, finance, economics, agriculture, development economics, international development or a related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation and business process analysis.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• 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, is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in collecting and analysing information from textual, database and human sources.
• Extent and relevance of experience in analysing strategy and policy issues, including servicing of Governing Bodies or Committees.
• Familiarity with relevant computer tools for analysis and communication.
• Ability to analyse complex strategy and planning issues and to integrate them into related business processes and procedures.
• Proven track record of leading and contributing to Governing Body processes.
• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team.
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of another FAO official language (particularly French or Spanish) is considered a strong asset.
• Understanding of FAO policies and programmes 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.

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• 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

• 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
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• 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/
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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