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UN jobs in Italy 🇮🇹
UN-system organisations recruit in Italy for country offices, regional hubs, field operations, and joint programmes. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open vacancy posted on a UN agency's career portal for Italy — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 66
- Organisations
- 10
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Chinese language workflow coordinator
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Chinese Language Workflow Coordinator on a consultant basis to support the Governing Bodies Servicing Division in Rome. This role focuses on ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of Chinese-language resources within FAO’s multilingual framework. The incumbent will oversee quality assurance for translations from English to Chinese, coordinate translation workflows, and provide expert guidance on terminology management. A key responsibility involves providing high-quality simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for high-level FAO meetings and conferences. The coordinator will liaise with translators, interpreters, and subject-matter specialists to resolve linguistic queries and promote adherence to quality standards. The role requires advanced linguistic expertise, strategic support for interpretation services, and the ability to prepare post-meeting reports. The ideal candidate possesses a mother tongue command of Chinese and excellent English proficiency, along with significant professional experience in interpreting, translation, or terminology. The position contributes to FAO’s mission of transforming agrifood systems by facilitating clear communication across its global operations.
Closes 9/24/2026Call for Expression of Interest – Internship Programme for FAO headquarters (HQ)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
FAO invites expressions of interest for its Internship Programme at headquarters in Rome, Italy. This opportunity targets talented young women and men enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programmes, or recent graduates, who wish to supplement their academic knowledge with practical work experience. Interns will be assigned to various fields relevant to FAO's mission, such as agriculture, food security, and sustainable development, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The role involves performing functions specified in Terms of Reference under the supervision of an assigned manager. The programme aims to foster innovation and new perspectives within FAO's domains, supporting the transformation to efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agri-food systems. Interns receive a monthly stipend unless sponsored by their university. The posting emphasizes diversity, encouraging applications from qualified females, nationals of under-represented members, and candidates from specific developing country categories. It also highlights FAO's zero-tolerance policy for misconduct and requires adherence to high standards of integrity and professional conduct.
Closes 8/25/2026Call for Expression of Interest – FAO Regular Volunteer Programme for FAO headquarters (HQ)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking candidates for its Regular Volunteer Programme at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. This is a non-staff, unpaid volunteer opportunity with a duration of up to six months. Volunteers will be assigned to a field relevant to FAO's mission, performing functions specified in Terms of Reference prepared by the hiring office. The role supports FAO's strategic framework to transform agri-food systems, aiming to end hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity while contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The ideal candidate is a national of an FAO Member State, aged 18 or older, who has completed secondary school education. They must possess working knowledge of at least one FAO official language and demonstrate the ability to adapt to an international multicultural environment. The position requires relevant working or research experience in one of FAO's fields, along with core competencies such as results focus, teamwork, communication, and integrity. Selected volunteers undergo rigorous background checks and must have appropriate residence or immigration status in Italy. The programme encourages applications from qualified females, nationals of non- and under-represented Members, and candidates from specific developing country categories.
Closes 8/25/2026Office Assistant
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking an Office Assistant to support the Projects Support Division (PSS) at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. This fixed-term position, graded G-3, involves performing routine administrative transactions and office support functions to ensure the efficient operation of the unit. The role requires acting independently on standard matters while consulting supervisors on complex issues. Key responsibilities include drafting and formatting correspondence, managing office files and reference systems, and handling data entry and retrieval. The assistant will screen calls and visitors, respond to inquiries, and track administrative transactions within financial, travel, and HR systems. Additional duties involve organizing meetings, workshops, and events, including logistics such as transport and accommodation, as well as maintaining office supplies and equipment. The ideal candidate possesses a secondary school education and two years of relevant office support experience. Proficiency in English is required, along with knowledge of MS Office and office technology. The role demands strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain business continuity during peak workloads. Candidates must be local nationals or possess valid work authorization and reside within commuting distance of Rome.
Closes 8/3/2026Office Assistant (World Food Forum)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Office Assistant (World Food Forum) provides comprehensive office, management, and administrative support to the WFF Unit within the Office of the Chief Economist at FAO headquarters in Rome. The role ensures the smooth operation of the unit by managing the supervisor’s calendar, screening correspondence, and coordinating logistics for meetings, seminars, and high-level events. Key responsibilities include drafting and proofreading complex correspondence, processing administrative requests (leave, contracts, budget), and generating statistical reports from databases. The incumbent also coordinates the work of other support staff, trains new hires, and maintains filing systems and office websites. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative capabilities, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. This is a locally recruited General Service position requiring residency in Rome and relevant professional experience.
Closes 8/3/2026Human Resources Assistant
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support the Social Security Branch within the Human Resources Division at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. This General Service G-4 role involves performing routine human resources transactions, including reviewing and processing standard requests, enquiries, and claims related to HR matters. The incumbent will assist in recruitment processes, monitor contractual statuses, maintain personnel files, and manage attendance and leave records. Key responsibilities also include compiling HR statistical data, drafting routine correspondence, and ensuring the confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive information. The position requires working knowledge of English and good proficiency in MS Office applications. The ideal candidate possesses three years of relevant administrative or HR support experience, a secondary school education, and familiarity with corporate HR policies and computerized systems. Desirable qualifications include experience with social security administration, ERP systems, and UN Staff Regulations. This is a fixed-term one-year staff position with the possibility of extension, open to local candidates residing within commuting distance of Rome.
Closes 8/3/2026Travel Assistant (Travel And Transportation Unit)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Travel Assistant supports the administrative functions of the Travel and Transportation Unit within the Logistics Services Division at FAO headquarters in Rome. The role involves processing travel transactions, maintaining data records, and providing procedural guidance on FAO's travel policies. Key responsibilities include tracking system issues, assisting with audit recommendations, testing system changes, and managing import license requests for staff shipments. The incumbent interacts with internal clients and contractors to ensure efficient travel support services. The position requires a candidate with secondary education and three years of relevant experience in office, administration, travel, or accounting support. Proficiency in English and strong IT skills, particularly with MS Office and ERP systems, are essential. The role is a fixed-term staff position at the G-4 level, open to local candidates in Rome who meet residency and work authorization requirements.
Closes 8/3/2026Programme Officer (Organizational Resilience Support)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Programme Officer (Organizational Resilience Support) at the P-3 level to join the Logistics Service Division (CSL) in Rome, Italy. This fixed-term staff position focuses on coordinating organizational resilience and overseeing business continuity management (BCM) in alignment with UN-wide best practices and FAO policies. The incumbent will support the Organizational Resilience Management System (ORMS), including Business Impact Analysis, Maintenance, Exercise and Review (ME-R) activities, and internal training. Key responsibilities involve developing, implementing, and monitoring resilience programmes; contributing to policy formulation and compliance reviews; and preparing high-level reports and background papers for interagency events. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in business operations, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across decentralized offices. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and has five years of relevant experience in project management, business operations, or organizational resilience. Proficiency in English and an intermediate level of another official FAO language are required. Professional certifications in BCM are desirable. The position offers a competitive UN compensation package and is open to diverse candidates, with a focus on integrity and professional conduct.
Closes 7/29/2026Office Assistant
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is recruiting an Office Assistant for the FAO Investment Centre (CFI) in Rome, Italy. This fixed-term position supports the Director's Office by performing routine administrative transactions and office support functions to ensure the smooth operation of the unit. The role involves drafting correspondence, managing files and data, handling communications, and organizing logistics for meetings and travel. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Office Associate, acting independently on routine matters while consulting on complex issues. The ideal candidate possesses a secondary school education and two years of relevant office support experience. Proficiency in English is required, along with knowledge of MS Office and corporate administrative systems. The position is part of the General Service category, recruited locally in Rome, and offers a one-year contract with the possibility of extension.
Closes 7/28/2026Procurement Officer (Monitoring And Compliance)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Procurement Officer (Monitoring and Compliance) at FAO headquarters in Rome ensures procurement activities adhere to established policies and public procurement best practices. The role involves monitoring compliance through report analysis, identifying variances, and supporting the second line of defense. Key responsibilities include drafting tender documents and contracts, reviewing technical and financial offers, and assisting in capacity development programs and procurement training for decentralized offices. The officer also supports auditing responses, oversees procurement committee secretariat functions, and utilizes data analytics tools like Power BI for complex reporting. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree plus three years of procurement experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus five years, along with professional certification (e.g., CIPS). Strong skills in data visualization, contract management, and compliance monitoring are essential, alongside proficiency in English and an intermediate FAO official language.
Closes 7/24/2026Travel Officer (Reporting And Monitoring)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Travel Officer (Reporting and Monitoring) at the P-2 level, based at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. This fixed-term position, lasting two years with the possibility of extension, falls under the Logistics Services Division. The role focuses on the administration, coordination, and data management of FAO's global travel programme. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with travel policies, generating and verifying data reports for oversight and auditing, and identifying gaps in current procedures. The officer will support the development and testing of the organization's travel systems, liaise with IT for system enhancements, and provide guidance to staff on travel entitlements and complex issues. The position requires strong data management skills to maintain accurate databases and produce programme analysis. Additionally, the officer will oversee invoice processing, conduct quality assurance testing, and contribute to capacity building by developing training materials for the global user community. The ideal candidate will have a background in business, public administration, or data analytics, combined with relevant experience in travel systems and programme management. The role demands proficiency in English and an intermediate level of another FAO official language, along with competencies in results focus, teamwork, and communication.
Closes 7/24/2026Innovation Officer (Science, Technology And Innovation)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking an Innovation Officer (Science, Technology and Innovation) at the P-3 level to serve within the Office of Innovation (OIN) at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. This role focuses on applying science, technology, and innovation (STI) concepts to develop and enhance the FAO STI portal, integrating it into the global innovation ecosystem for sustainable agrifood systems. The incumbent will act as project manager for the STI portal, overseeing AI integration, user-centered design, and knowledge federation. Key responsibilities include monitoring global STI trends, facilitating cross-sectoral policy adoption, organizing capacity development activities, and fostering partnerships with international organizations and private sector stakeholders. The officer will also support the development of digital public goods, open-source large language models, and data-driven insights. The role requires strong analytical skills to assess organizational innovation issues and promote best practices. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree and five years of relevant experience in content management, AI, or community development, preferably in low- and middle-income countries. The position involves collaborating with diverse teams, managing external networks, and synthesizing research findings into publications. This is a short-term staff position with a duration of 11 months, requiring proficiency in English and an intermediate level of another official FAO language.
Closes 7/24/2026Programme Officer (Biodiversity Mainstreaming)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a Programme Officer to join the Biodiversity team within the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) in Rome, Italy. This P-3 level staff position focuses on mainstreaming biodiversity into agrifood systems. The incumbent will coordinate the 'Agri-NBSAPs Support Initiative' and the 'Mainstreaming biodiversity into agrifood systems' project, supporting countries in implementing National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). Key responsibilities include planning and implementing biodiversity projects, conducting technical and policy analysis, developing specialized tools and methodologies, and providing strategic policy support. The role involves monitoring and evaluating programme results, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing budget and funding documentation. The officer will also support resource mobilization, draft project proposals, and provide technical guidance to national project officers and consultants. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced university degree in natural resources management or related biological sciences, along with five years of relevant experience in project or programme management of international cooperation projects related to biodiversity. Proficiency in English and an intermediate knowledge of another official FAO language are required. The position is a fixed-term contract for one year with the possibility of extension.
Closes 8/13/2026Senior Technical Officer (Conservation & Sustainable Use Of PGRFA – Farmers’ Rights)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Senior Technical Officer leads technical and strategic efforts for the Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) within FAO's Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment. Based in Rome, the role supports the Secretary in implementing the Treaty, focusing on the conservation and sustainable use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA) and Farmers' Rights. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership for policy implementation, coordinating capacity development programmes, and managing the development of technical products and documents for the Governing Body. The officer directs substantive support for consultative meetings, leads field missions, and provides policy advice to countries and stakeholders. The position requires strong leadership to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, facilitate intergovernmental negotiations, and maintain strategic overviews of international developments. The candidate will also support resource mobilization, partnership building, and represent the Secretary at official functions. The role demands extensive experience in plant genetic resources, policy development, and international cooperation, aiming to strengthen the Treaty as a leading forum for biodiversity policy and multilateral cooperation.
Closes 8/13/2026Staff Assistant, Civilian Personnel
North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇮🇹 Naples, Italy
The Staff Assistant (Civilian Personnel) role at NATO's Joint Force Command Naples supports the management and administration of civilian personnel within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Reporting to the Civilian Human Resources Manager, the incumbent manages the full lifecycle of civilian contracts, including recruitment, payroll, privileges, immunities, and performance management. Key responsibilities include overseeing disciplinary and complaint procedures, administering staff performance programs, coordinating training plans, and handling invalidity processes. The role requires acting as a primary point of contact for NATO-led training and providing mediation services for staff grievances. The incumbent must demonstrate diplomacy, tact, and strong communication skills to interact with diverse ranks and nationalities. The position involves potential deployments for military operations and exercises, requiring flexibility and the ability to work under pressure. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining an effective civilian HR management program, ensuring compliance with NATO regulations and policies, and proposing improvements to enhance staff quality and performance.
Closes 9/1/2026IT Project Leader (Multiple Positions)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇮🇹 La Spezia, Italy
The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) within NATO is seeking multiple IT Project Leaders to manage end-to-end IT projects, product development, and service delivery. Reporting to the IT Branch Head, the incumbent will lead cross-functional Agile teams, oversee IT infrastructure, and ensure compliance with NATO security and governance standards. The role involves strategic planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder management in a defense and security context. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree in a technical field plus five years of experience, or exceptional expertise with twelve years of experience. Proficiency in English is essential, with French desirable. The position requires a NATO SECRET security clearance and is open only to nationals of NATO member countries. The contract is for three years, renewable, based in La Spezia, Italy, with potential travel and onboard duties.
Closes 8/18/2026Budget Analyst
North Atlantic Treaty Organization · 🇮🇹 La Spezia, Italy
The Budget Analyst role at NATO's Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) in La Spezia, Italy, supports financial planning and decision-making within a scientific research facility. The incumbent develops budgets, financial forecasts, and resource analysis while producing accurate financial reports. Key responsibilities include managing the budget lifecycle (development, screening, submission, approval), monitoring budget execution trends, analyzing expenditure, and preparing monthly and annual financial statements. The role requires proficiency in data visualization to create custom views for management, supporting project proposals with cost metrics, and providing strategic financial advice to senior leadership. The analyst also assists external and internal auditors during inspections. The position demands strong analytical thinking, effective communication of complex financial data to non-technical stakeholders, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will operate under the Centre’s Budget & Finance Head, contributing to the financial management of CMRE's Programme of Work within a customer-funded regime. The role involves potential travel and requires adherence to NATO's Code of Conduct, emphasizing integrity, impartiality, and professionalism. It is a full-time, three-year definite duration contract, renewable based on performance and business needs.
Closes 8/20/2026Coordinator (Governance And Policy Support)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Coordinator for Governance and Policy Support within the Governance Unit (DDCGD) at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. Reporting to the Chief Economist, the incumbent will provide technical leadership and coordination for the SCOPE mechanism, which supports FAO’s Analytical Support for Agrifood System Country Programming. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic governance analyses, coordinating cross-organizational policy initiatives, and ensuring coherence between headquarters and decentralized offices. The role involves leading complex projects, facilitating workshops, and producing high-level policy documents and background papers. The Coordinator will also manage budget submissions, monitor resource utilization, and represent FAO in strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate possesses advanced analytical skills in governance and policy, experience in programme management within international organizations, and the ability to foster collaboration across diverse technical streams. This position is critical for institutionalizing evidence-based approaches in FAO’s programming and enhancing its impact within the UN development system during the consolidation phase of the 2026-2027 biennium.
Closes 8/12/2026Individual Giving Data Engineer
World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Data Engineer for its Private Sector Partnerships division to support the Individual Giving programme. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and integrations to support global fundraising efforts. The incumbent will lead data strategy implementation, evolve the data warehouse, and build scalable ELT pipelines consolidating data from various channels including CRM, payment processors, and marketing platforms. Responsibilities include ensuring data quality, observability, and integrity, as well as supporting reporting and dashboard development. The role requires strong technical skills in SQL, Python, and cloud platforms like AWS Redshift, along with experience in data modeling and governance. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of professional experience in data engineering, with a preference for those familiar with fundraising or CRM data. The position is a regular consultant contract, fully remote with an administrative duty station in Rome, lasting 11 months.
Closes 8/25/2026Senior Video Editor Consultant
World Food Programme · 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
The World Food Programme seeks a Senior Video Editor Consultant to lead the production of high-quality, impactful video content for global communications. Based in Rome, the role involves ensuring editorial consistency and visual identity across HQ, regional, and country offices. Key responsibilities include producing and editing flagship video content, developing production guidelines and templates, and providing technical guidance and training to colleagues. The consultant will supervise an Assistant TV Studio Producer and manage audiovisual assets. The ideal candidate possesses advanced proficiency in video editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, with strong storytelling and scripting skills. This is a fixed-term consultant position focused on enhancing WFP's visual storytelling aligned with humanitarian objectives.
Closes 7/31/2026
Top organisations
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations16
- World Food Programme13
- UNICEF8
- International Organization for Migration6
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization6
- Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics5
- UNESCO5
- International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology4
- United Nations System Staff College2
- World Bank Group1
Top countries
- Italy66
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