Programme Specialist

TL;DR

Programme Specialist: Providing technical and coordination support for high-level events and initiatives within the Office of the Chief Economist with an accent on multi-stakeholder engagement and agrifood systems transformation. Focus on managing complex conference processes, logistical planning, and policy support in a fast-paced international environment.

Location: Must be based in Rome, Italy

Company

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (hirify.global) is a specialized agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and support sustainable agrifood systems.

What you will do

• Provide technical and programmatic support to the Office of the Chief Economist.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of high-profile events like the World Food Forum.
• Manage participant registration, agenda preparation, and supporting documentation.
• Handle logistical arrangements for multi-stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with decentralized offices and relevant internal divisions.

Requirements

• University degree in agricultural economics, business administration, development economics, political science, or social sciences.
• Must be based in Rome, Italy for the duration of the assignment.
• Experience in governance, political economy, and policy support related to food security and agricultural development.
• Commitment to hirify.global values of integrity, transparency, and respect for all.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a politically sensitive environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a specialized UN agency on global food systems transformation.
• Exposure to high-level international conference processes and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Professional environment focused on sustainable development and global impact.