Junior Professional Officer (Land Tenure)

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Job Posting: 14/May/2026 Closure Date: 26/Jun/2026, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: ESP Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition: APO (Associate Professional Programme) Grade Level: P-2 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension Post Number: TBD IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
- **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 member nations 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 our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.**: - **The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.**
**- Organizational**Setting**
- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainableagrifood systems, for _better production_, _better nutrition_, _a better environment, _and _a better life_, leaving no one behind.
- FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
- The Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) coordinates FAO’s work on land tenure, social protection,



gender equality, decent rural employment, rural institutions, people’s empowerment and the right to food (RTF). Through the Land Tenure Team, FAO promotes inclusive, equitable and secure access to land and natural resources to achieve inclusive rural and agri-food systems transformation. FAO’s work on land tenure and its governance advocates for the realization of the tenure rights the poor and marginalized at scale. The position is located in Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
**- Reporting**Lines**
- The Junior Professional Officer (Land Tenure) will report to the Senior Land Tenure Officer, ESP.
**- Technical**Focus**
- The Junior Professional Officer (Land Tenure) will support FAO’s work in support of national and local inclusive land reform processes; in particular i) building capacities of specific stakeholders (women, Indigenous Peoples, pastoralists, small farmers and landholders under customary tenure) based on the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure (VGGT); ii) knowledge management for mainstreaming VGGT and positioning land tenure for environmental, poverty eradication and rural development initiatives. **Key**Results**
- Capacity building and knowledge management in support of programme projects,



products and services strengthening national and local inclusive land reform processes. **Key**Functions**
- Collects and analyses relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and/or statistics to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.
- Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents.
- Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems.
- Updates databases and web pages.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary project/work teams.
- Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars etc.
- Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.
**- Specific**Functions**
- Supports the implementation of the Land Tenure Team (LTT)’s work plan, in particular with regards knowledge management and capacity building, guided by the principles of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure (VGGT), focusing on thematic priority areas including securing tenure rights for women, Indigenous Peoples, pastoralists, small farmers and landholders under customary tenure and the thematic priority on Promoting VGGT-based policies.
- Contributes to the development of high-quality training materials and modules, ensuring alignment with project objectives and best practices based on VGGT. Provide technical support in designing content, structure, and implementation of effective trainings at global, regional, or national levels., mainly in support of women, Indigenous Peoples, pastoralists, small farmers and

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