Governing Bodies Support Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 23 Mar 2026 2 days left

Overview

Support Governing Body Secretariat functions, including governance matters, liaison with Members, and facilitating integrated corporate services.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support the coordination of procedures for Governing Body and Statutory Body meetings;
  • Act as a liaison with Members, addressing inquiries, providing guidance on governance procedures, and ensuring clear and timely communication;
  • Support the implementation and delivery of integrated corporate services via the Members Gateway, the website and the Rome-based Agencies (RBA) Calendar;
  • Assist in the collection, analysis, and review of governance-related documents;
  • Assist in the preparation and dissemination of formal correspondence between the FAO and its Members;
  • Contribute to the development of informational and training materials and assist in the presentation of information/training sessions;
  • Collect and analyze information for inclusion in reports, summaries, and presentations related to governance, statutory meetings, and other Governing Body matters;
  • Review and analyse reports, procedures, conference-related and administrative rules and policies;
  • Support processes for the efficient functioning of Governing Body meetings;
  • Provide support to the Independent Chairperson of the Council.
Required Experience

At least one year of relevant experience in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Law, Economics, Agriculture, or in any field relevant to the Organization. Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable. Extent and relevance of experience in conference management activities in an intergovernmental environment.

Qualifications

Advanced University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Law or another field relevant to the work of the Organization. In alternative, a first-level degree and two years of relevant experience may be considered. For PSA Subscribers: Secondary School Education.

Other Details
Languages Required
Working knowledge of one FAO Language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish or Russian)
Languages Preferred
knowledge of a second FAO language is an asset. Knowledge and understanding of rules, regulations, statutory and legal instruments of FAO, in particular those pertaining to the establishment, functioning and procedures of Governing Body meetings is considered an asset. Understanding of the functioning of UN agencies and the UN system is considered a strong asset.
Contract Duration
11 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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