UN jobs in Italy 🇮🇹

Coordinator, Programme and Policy Support Unit (P)

International Organization for Migration · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

The Coordinator, Programme and Policy Support Unit is responsible for coordinating strategic programming, donor liaison, policy initiatives, and partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders in Italy, the Mediterranean, and Sub-Saharan African regions. Key duties include designing and developing programs, managing donor relations, preparing proposals and reports, supporting project managers, and contributing to resource mobilization efforts. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with experience in migration issues, project development, and donor management. The position reports to the Chief of Mission and works closely with regional and headquarters units.

Private Sector Engagement and Partnership Specialist Energy Finance Specialist (Open all applicants)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

The Private Sector Engagement and Partnership Specialist Energy Finance Specialist will lead private sector engagement and partnership development for the UNDP Rome Centre, supporting strategic initiatives in climate finance, energy for sustainable development, and youth engagement. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing private sector engagement strategies, identifying and managing partnerships with public and private stakeholders, facilitating high-level dialogues, and supporting resource mobilization efforts. The role involves leading end-to-end partnership processes, from scoping to due diligence, and coordinating with UNDP headquarters and regional offices. The incumbent will also support reporting, monitoring, and evaluation activities, as well as knowledge management and capacity building initiatives. The position requires extensive experience in international development, private sector engagement, and climate and energy policy, with a focus on sustainable development goals and blended finance mechanisms.

Team Lead - Partnerships and Strategy [Open to Tier 2 applicants]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

The Team Lead for Partnerships and Strategy at the UNDP Rome Centre leads strategic initiatives in resource mobilization, public-private partnerships, and donor engagement. The role involves providing strategic direction to a multidisciplinary team, developing and executing partnership strategies with Italian, EU, G7/G20, and private sector actors, and positioning the Rome Centre as a hub for development finance innovation. Key responsibilities include leading high-level relationships, identifying funding opportunities, designing innovative financing mechanisms, representing the Centre externally, and ensuring alignment with UNDP's global strategies. The position requires extensive experience in international development, climate policy, and multilateral negotiations, with a focus on Africa and sustainable development.

Digital Analyst (Open to Tier 1 & 2 Applicants)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

The Digital Analyst role is part of the UNDP's AI Hub, supporting the implementation of AI-driven development initiatives in Africa. The position involves designing and delivering AI Hub projects, contributing to knowledge and insights strategies, supporting flagship programmes like Compute & Talent Accelerator, and facilitating partnerships with G7 countries, African governments, and private sector stakeholders. Analysts work under the supervision of Programme Design & Delivery Specialists, collaborating with global teams and regional bureaus. Key responsibilities include supporting programme design, managing partnerships, conducting data analysis, and contributing to advocacy and communications efforts. The role requires strong digital and analytical skills, experience in sustainable development or digital transformation, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Re-advertisement: Evaluation Specialist (Impact Evaluation and AI/Machine Learning), P-4, Fixed Term Position, Evaluation Office, Rome, Italy, #00134519

UNICEF · 🇮🇹 Italy

The Evaluation Specialist (Impact Evaluation and AI/Machine Learning) plays a key role in generating rigorous impact evidence to support UNICEF's strategic decisions and program effectiveness. The position involves applying innovative methodologies and standardized frameworks to enhance evidence generation and institutional capacity in impact evaluation across country offices. Responsibilities include developing and implementing impact evaluation strategies, leveraging AI and machine learning techniques, and ensuring high-quality evidence for scaling effective interventions and optimizing resource allocation for children. The role supports UNICEF's mission to demonstrate programmatic impact, attract donor investment, and maximize outcomes globally. The position is based in Rome, Italy, with a fixed-term appointment.

Foster Care Consultant (national). Rome, Italy, Child Protection, 6.5 months, remote work with travel

UNICEF · 🇮🇹 Italy

The UNICEF Foster Care Consultant will provide specialized technical support to strengthen integration within the project team for unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) under the FAMI Protect+ project in Italy. The role involves capacity-building and continuous mentoring of case managers in specific Prefectures. The Consultant acts as a focal point for foster care expertise and will work remotely with travel requirements. This is a national consultant position with a 6.5-month duration based in Rome, Italy.

Quantitative research consultant - economic growth and child poverty in Kenya, 6 months, OSE Innocenti, Florence, Italy (Remote)

UNICEF · 🇮🇹 Italy

The UNICEF Office of the Special Representative (OSE Innocenti) seeks a Quantitative Research Consultant to analyze how Kenya's economic growth has translated into poverty reduction and child poverty outcomes at national and county levels. The consultant will lead research activities including evidence review, data compilation, analysis, and drafting of a working paper and brief. The role involves examining the relationship between economic growth and child poverty, identifying policy options for more inclusive and child-centred growth. The position is remote, based in Florence, Italy, with a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have expertise in quantitative research methods, economic analysis, and child poverty issues in developing countries.

Fund Raising Specialist, P-3, Temporary Position, Rome, Italy 364 days, Private Fund Raising and Partnerships, #00137257

UNICEF · 🇮🇹 Italy

The Fundraising Specialist (Individual Giving) at UNICEF is a strategic leadership role within the Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships section. The specialist supports key fundraising markets by developing and executing effective individual giving strategies to increase net revenue through data-driven and technology-enabled approaches. Acting as a trusted advisor and focal point for countries, the role focuses on sustainable growth, improving efficiency, managing risks, and aligning local efforts with the global individual giving strategy. The position is based in Rome, Italy, and involves collaboration with headquarters teams and local stakeholders to define growth pathways and ensure coordinated, future-focused fundraising initiatives.

GIS Lead, P-4, Temporary Position, 364 days, #00137240, Office of Strategy & Evidence - Innocenti, Florence, Italy (remote/work from home)

UNICEF · 🇮🇹 Italy

The GIS Lead will lead the development and implementation of UNICEF's enterprise geospatial strategy. Key responsibilities include advancing ArcGIS, GeoSight, and GeoRepo platforms, improving administrative boundary governance and map clearance processes, integrating reusable geospatial workflows into program and emergency operations, and establishing a sustainable geospatial service model across multiple divisions. The role requires strong technical expertise in GIS and geospatial data management, with experience in enterprise-level geospatial platforms and data governance. The position is based in Florence, Italy, with remote work permitted.

Youth Digital Mobilizer, Rome, Italy, National Response Italy, 6.5 months, remote work

UNICEF · 🇮🇹 Italy

The Youth Digital Mobilizer supports UNICEF's National Response Italy by engaging adolescents and young people through digital platforms managed by the Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Key responsibilities include mobilizing youth, supporting the creation and dissemination of youth-led digital content, and facilitating two-way communication. The role requires collaboration with the Adolescent Development Manager, Youth Facilitator, and Communications expert. The position is based in Rome, Italy, with remote work permitted, and has a duration of 6.5 months.

Statistician (Food Security And Nutrition)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy

Programme Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy

Internal Auditor

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy

Head of Engagement Team and Deputy Director (P5)

World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

The Head of Engagement Team and Deputy Director (P5) leads strategic political engagement and governance for the School Meals Accelerator, an initiative under the World Food Programme. This senior role involves positioning the Accelerator to secure strategic support, cultivating high-value networks, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders including the School Meals Coalition and Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. The postholder oversees the Governance Committee, advises the Director on political intelligence, and shapes the Accelerator's narrative and public positioning. They act as Officer-in-Charge when the Director is absent, ensuring continuity in leadership and decision-making. The role requires extensive experience in high-level international engagement, strategic communications, and systems-level change management within complex multi-stakeholder environments.

Communication Officer (Science And Agrifood Innovation)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy

Call for Expression of Interest – FAO Regular Volunteer Programme for FAO headquarters (HQ)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy

Data Programme Specialist P4

World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy

The Data Programme Specialist P4 leads the implementation of WFP's global Privacy Programme, providing strategic, technical, and operational support across Headquarters, Regional Offices, and Country Offices. Key responsibilities include developing and rolling out privacy governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with data protection principles, managing privacy risk tools, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and facilitating privacy advocacy. The role requires expertise in privacy frameworks, data protection, and humanitarian operations, with a focus on integrating privacy-by-design approaches into WFP's systems and processes. The incumbent works under the guidance of the Global Data Protection Officer and contributes to policy development, training, and reporting on privacy compliance.

Governing Bodies Support Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy

Inspector General

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy

Senior Audit Officer [ROME, P-4]

International Fund for Agricultural Development · 🇮🇹 Italy