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Programme Officer (Forest Monitoring)

LocationRome, Italy
SetupOn-site
LevelEntry
Posted1d ago
Programs & Operations

Quick answer

FAO is hiring a Programme Officer (Forest Monitoring) in Rome, Italy, to support forest monitoring projects and programmes, with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Role
Programme Officer (Forest Monitoring)
Organization
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Location
Rome, Italy
Work setup
On-site
Level
Entry
Category
Programs & Operations

The role

The Programme Officer (Forest Monitoring) position at FAO in Rome, Italy, supports projects and programmes related to forest monitoring, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.

What you'll do

  • Carries out basic research and data analysis
  • Supports policy coordination and evaluation
  • Participates in survey initiatives and data collection
  • Contributes to the preparation of written outputs
  • Participates in field missions
  • Supports project and programme compliance

What it takes

  • Advanced university degree in business administration, public administration, social science, political science or a related field
  • Three years of relevant experience in project or programme management
  • Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language
  • Experience in programme/project work planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
  • Experience in the field of administration, human resources and finance
  • Experience in forest monitoring and delivery of forest monitoring projects and programmes

What you'll bring

Project or programme managementData collection and analysisPolicy coordination and evaluationReporting and documentationTechnical assistance in forest monitoringMonitoring and evaluation

How we treat you

Dependency allowances, Rental subsidy, Education grant for children, Home leave travel, 30 working days of annual leave per year, Pension fund entitlements, International health insurance, Optional life insurance, Disability protection

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Rome, Italy.

What is the compensation package like?

The compensation package is competitive and includes a range of benefits such as dependency allowances, rental subsidy, and international health insurance.

What are the key qualifications required?

Candidates should have an advanced university degree, three years of relevant experience, and working knowledge of English and another FAO official language.

How do I apply?

Candidates should visit the FAO recruitment website, complete their online profile, and submit an application by the deadline.

Is the job remote?

The job is in-office and located in Rome, Italy.

How to apply

Apply directly on Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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