FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
The Governance and Policy Support Unit provides overall corporate leadership in the technical area of Governance analysis, and leads the Complements (Governance, Institutions and Human Capital) Accelerator in the new Strategic Framework.
The unit coordinates technical networks in governance and policy support, and curates the FAO Governance and Policy Gateway, a searchable, continuously updated Internet portal providing comprehensive external access to the whole of FAO policy resources.
As a head of the unit, the Senior Coordinator (Governance and Policy Support) leads the Governance work of the Organization, provides advisory and coordination support to units at headquarters, Regional and Subregional Offices, and at country level, and provides advice to senior management on issues of FAO Corporate Governance, including relations with the United Nations (UN) system, reform of the UN policy role, and policy support aspects of the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031.
The Senior Coordinator (Governance and Policy Support) will work in close collaboration with the Office of Sustainable Development Goals (OSG) and the Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU) on global governance matters pertaining to FAO’s engagement in the wider UN System. The Senior Coordinator (Governance and Policy Support) will also oversee global coordination of FAO flagship initiatives. In this capacity, the Senior Coordinator (Governance and Policy Support) has the lead responsibility for the Programme Priority Areas (PPAs) to be assigned by the Chief Economist and the governance component of the Complements Accelerator within the new FAO Strategic Framework.
The position is located in the Governance and Policy Support Unit at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Senior Coordinator reports to the Chief Economist.
Technical Focus
Coordination of cross-organizational corporate undertakings to improve the quality and impact of economic social policy, and support for governance analysis in areas of FAO mandates, and development of corporate technical and applied analysis of governance issues.
Key Results
Advice and technical expertise provided to the Division Director for the planning, development and implementation of programmes of work, projects, and related services in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework to ensure smooth operation of the Division.