Policy and Programme Support Specialist

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

The FAO Subregional Office for the GCC Countries and Yemen (SNG) supports Member Countries in advancing inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems in line with national priorities, regional strategies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SNG provides policy and technical assistance, programme development and implementation support, capacity development, knowledge exchange and partnership facilitation across the GCC countries.
The Office plays a key role in supporting evidence-based policy formulation, strategic planning and programme delivery in areas such as food security and nutrition, sustainable agriculture, climate change and natural resource management, agri-food trade and value chains, and rural development. SNG also supports resource mobilization efforts and coordination with regional and national partners, including government i