Forest Monitoring Programme Officer — Data & Impact

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Roma; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome, Italy seeks a Programme Officer (Forest Monitoring) to support the Forest Monitoring and Data Platforms Team. The role focuses on developing indicators, monitoring initiatives, and providing data-driven insights for policy and reporting under international frameworks.

The candidate will hold an advanced degree with at least three years of related experience in programme management and is proficient in English with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration or public administration, social science, political science or a related field.
• Three years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration or related area.
• Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language.

Responsibilities

• Supports monitoring and evaluation of forest monitoring project implementation, including indicators and data collection.
• Develops guidance on measuring and reporting implementation of forest monitoring programmes.
• Supports project and programme donor reporting and preparation of progress reports and presentations.
• Assists in budget, reporting and financial statements related to programmes and projects.
• Contributes to delivery of forest monitoring projects through structured work planning and monitoring progress.

Skills

Project management

Monitoring and evaluation

Data analysis

Policy coordination

Communication in English

Education

Master’s degree in business/public administration or related field

Job description

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome, Italy seeks a Programme Officer (Forest Monitoring) to support the Forest Monitoring and Data Platforms Team. The role focuses on developing indicators, monitoring initiatives, and providing data-driven insights for policy and reporting under international frameworks.

The candidate will hold an advanced degree with at least three years of related experience in programme management and is proficient in English with knowledge of