Young Professional Officer (Finance)

The Young Professional Officer (Finance) supports financial oversight, reporting and analysis within the Finance Division at FAO headquarters in Rome. The role involves research, technical analysis, project related services, and participation in the development of improved work methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyses relevant technical social, economic, environmental, and technology information, data and/or statistics for input in various documents.
• Maintains records and updates databases and web pages.
• Provides technical support to various projects.
• Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc.
• Participates in the organization and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.
• Collects, reviews for accuracy and analyses financial information and/or internal financial controls to support the delivery of various financial services/activities.
• Analyses financial and/or investment data to support financial decisions.
• Participates in the development of improved work methods and procedures.
• Participates in special project/work teams.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in finance, business, or related field, or a first degree in similar areas coupled with a professional qualification linked to risk management or investments (CPA, CA, FRM, CFA etc.).
• One year of relevant experience in accounting, finance, investments or related field.
• Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.
• Candidates should be 32 years of age or younger as of 31 December of the year of application.

Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Accounting
• Investments
• Risk Management
• Project Financial Services
• Research
• Work Methods Development
• English Language Proficiency
• FAO Official Languages

Languages

English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish