Advocacy, Policy, Partnership Senior Officer

Ali Professional; Roma; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international agricultural organization in Rome seeks an Advocacy, Policy, Partnership Senior Officer. This core position involves coordinating policy development, liaising with communications, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree related to political sciences and 3 to 5 years of experience in agricultural policy. The gross salary range is €30,000 to €38,000+, based on experience. Submit applications to [e-mail] by January 20, 2026.

Competenze

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, focus on Agriculture is desirable.
• Working knowledge of English and another language (French or Spanish) is required.

Mansioni

• Coordinate the development of WFO policies and positions.
• Provide technical support to advocacy, policy and partnerships initiatives.
• Liaise with WFO Communications Unit for materials related to advocacy.

Conoscenze

Results Focus

Teamwork

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Building Effective Working Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Availability to travel extensively

Flexibility

Formazione

Advanced University degree in Political Sciences, International Relations, Agricultural Economics, Food Law

Descrizione del lavoro

Advocacy, Policy, Partnership Senior Officer

World Farmers' Organisation

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Organizational context:

The World Farmers Organisation (WFO) is a member‑based organization, representing a community of geographically balanced entrepreneurial farmers, regardless of their size (small, medium and large‑scale), gender, and age, that aims to see their rights as food producers and role as economic actors, globally recognized.

The mandate of the WFO is to advocate on behalf of the world farmers in global political processes related to agriculture.

The mission of WFO is to advocate on behalf of the Farmers in the main global political processes that have an impact on the agricultural sector. WFO fosters the economic viability of farming activities, aimed at improving the livelihood conditions of farmers, their families and the rural communities they work and live in and strengthening the contribution of the farming community in tackling the challenges mankind faces.

WFO is engaged in a wide range of political fora, within the United Nations and outside, including the international financial institutions.

WFO fosters partnerships with private and public stakeholders as a fundamental precondition to reinforce farmers’ role in the policy dialogue at all levels.

Technicalесті Focus:

This position is a core position in the International Secretariat of the WFO, in Rome.

The APP Melt Senior Officer shall have a solid overview of the global policy processes on agriculture, with particular focus on the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs and the overall agenda on Climate, Biodiversity and Trade. A deep knowledge of the United Nations is required.

Comprehensive policy and advocacy expertise to support the planning, development, implementation and reporting of programmes, products and services in accordance with WFO objectives.

Key Functions:

• Coordinate the development of WFO policies and positions in collaboration with the technical working groups;
• Find consensus Analytical among WFO members on positions related to the assigned policy areas;
• Liaise with WFO Communications Unit to coordinate the publication of communications materials related to the WFO advocacy initiative, including providing relevant and timely information to feed into the communications activities;
• Draft technical analysis, assessment, monitoring and/or returning documents, and related methodologies, to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and/or services;
• Provide technical support to the advocacy, policy and partnerships initiatives;
• Establish contact with potential partners and maintain those that are ongoing;
• Follow the political conversations at global level on agriculture and promptly advise the APP Lead on opportunities for the WFO;
• Coordinate WFO working groups in the above‑mentioned areas in close cooperation with the respective Facilitators;
• Perform other duties as required.

Reporting Lines:

The Advocacy, Policy, and Partnerships (APP) Senior Officer reports to the APP Practice Lead.

• Advanced University degree in Political Sciences, International Relations, Agricultural Economics, Food Law, and related fields.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, focus on Agriculture is desirable.
• Working knowledge of English and another language between French and Spanish is required. Working knowledge of the three languages would be an added value.

Skills:

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Building Effective Working Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Availability to travel extensively
• Flexibility

Gross salary range: €30,000 – €38,000+ based on experience.

Applications: Submit your application to [e-mail] by January 20, 2026. Your application must include an updated CV and a cover letter addressed to the WFO Human Resources Manager.