Governing Bodies Support Specialist

at  FAO

Job Posting: 25/Oct/2024
Closure Date: 25/Jan/2025, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: CSG
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: 11 months
Post Number: N/A

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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 person 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• For Consultants: Advanced University degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Law or another field relevant to the work of the Organization. In alternative, a first-level degree and two years of relevant experience may be considered.
• For PSA Subscribers: Secondary School Education
• At least one year of relevant experience in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Law, Economics, Agriculture,

or in any field relevant to the Organization

• Working knowledge of one FAO Language, knowledge of a second FAO language is an asset.

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work
• Extent and relevance of experience in
• Extent and relevance of experience in
• Familiarity with

• Support the coordination of procedures for Governing Body and Statutory Body meetings;
• Act as a liaison with Members, addressing inquiries, providing guidance on governance procedures, and ensuring clear and timely communication through channels such as the Members Gateway and Official Correspondence;
• Support the implementation and delivery of integrated corporate services via the Members Gateway, the website and the Rome-based Agencies (RBA) Calendar;
• Assist in the collection, analysis, and review of governance-related documents, ensuring reports, proposals, and policy papers for Governing Bodies are accurate, well-prepared, and aligned with the organization’s objectives;
• Assist in the preparation and dissemination of formal correspondence between the FAO and its Members;
• Contribute to the development of informational and training materials and assist in the presentation of information/training sessions to management and staff;
• Collect and analyze information for inclusion in reports, summaries, and presentations related to governance, statutory meetings, and other Governing Body matters;
• Review and analyse reports, procedures, conference-related and administrative rules and policies;
• Support processes for the efficient functioning of Governing Body meetings, particularly the FAO Conference and Council;
• Provide support to the Independent Chairperson of the Council, for effective discharge of his/her duties;
• Perform other related duties as required.