Programme Officer (HR Budget And Programme Monitoring)
Job Description
Position: Programme Officer (HR Budget and Programme Monitoring)
Unit: CSH, FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy
Type: Staff, Fixed‑term (2 years, possibility of extension)
Posting and closure dates: 22 Dec 2025 – 12 Jan 2026, 10:59 PM
Overview
The role supports HR budget planning, programme monitoring, and analysis across FAO. Responsibilities include preparing and revising medium‑term plans and budget proposals, monitoring budget implementation, analysing PBRs, supporting HR strategy alignment, and overseeing business continuity planning.
Key Functions
- Prepare and revise medium‑term plans and related budget proposals.
- Review and analyse quarterly Periodic Budgetary Reports, prepare forecasts and narratives.
- Monitor overall budget implementation, prepare performance reports, and recommend reallocations.
- Support HR strategy and Action Plan monitoring, track KPIs, outcomes and outputs.
- Identify, assess and monitor risks at divisional and unit levels.
- Coordinate inputs for committees and corporate compliance reporting.
- Support development and monitoring of Business Continuity Plan.
- Prepare documents, reports, and internal guidelines on budgets and planning.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business administration, budget or related field.
Experience: Three years of relevant experience in budget preparation, analysis and monitoring for large programme management.
- Proficiency in English (C level) and another FAO official language at B level.
- Working knowledge of Oracle ERP, budget monitoring tools, and HR platforms.
- Experience in audit response and monitoring of audit recommendations.
- Experience in reviewing and monitoring HR strategies and action plans.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (charts, dashboards).
Skills & Competencies
- Results focus and analytical problem solving.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Communication and building effective relationships.
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Benefits & Conditions of Service
A competitive compensation package in accordance with UN salaries and benefits. Additional benefits include:
- Dependency allowances, rental subsidy, education grant for children, home leave travel.
- 30 working days of annual leave, pension fund entitlements.
- International health insurance, optional life insurance, disability protection.
Application Procedure
Applicants should:
- Visit FAO Jobs recruitment website and complete an online profile.
- Attach a letter of motivation and required supporting documents.
- Ensure qualifications meet the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mapping criteria.
- Submit the application through the FAO recruitment portal before the deadline.
- Consent to background checks and data sharing as part of the HR processes.
For questions, contact FAO client support at https://fao.service-now.com/csp.