Senior Field Programme Officer
Quick answer
FAO is hiring a Senior Field Programme Officer in Budapest, Hungary, to lead the development and implementation of field programmes and projects in the Europe and Central Asia region, with a focus on resource mobilization and partnership building. The position is a staff position with a fixed-term duration of two years, with the possibility of extension.
- Role
- Senior Field Programme Officer
- Organization
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Senior Field Programme Officer position at FAO involves leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of field programmes and projects in the Europe and Central Asia region, with a focus on resource mobilization and partnership building.
What you'll do
- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects
- Supervise the management of the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) Measures
- Supervise and coordinate the Resource Mobilization and South-South Cooperation related activities in the Region
- Supervise and coordinate the Partnerships with Non-State Actors, Governments and Academia
- Supervise and coordinate the Project Cycle support to Budget Holders and lead the appraisal and quality assurance of projects in the region
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, business administration, management or related fields of the FAO mandate
- Ten years of relevant experience in results-based project/programme planning, implementation, and monitoring systems/appraisal
- Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
What you'll bring
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 under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund, International health insurance; optional life insurance, Disability protection
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Budapest, Hungary.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, ten years of relevant experience, and working knowledge of English and another official FAO language.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile and submit the application well before the deadline date.
Is the position remote?
The position is an in-office role.
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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