Serious Game and Policy Game Specialist

FAO
Full-time Rome, Lazio Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers
Posted:
June 19, 2026
Location:
Rome, Lazio, Italy

Job Description

Reporting Lines

The Serious Game and Policy Game Specialist will report to and work under the overall supervision of the Innovation Officer (Policies, systems and foresight) in OIN.


Technical Focus

Provision of innovation methodologies, tools and strategic support related to:
• Design, development, and facilitation of serious games and policy simulation games in both physical (including gamebooks) and virtual/digital formats.
• Participatory and experiential methodologies, systems thinking, and co-creation tools applied to complex agrifood systems and policy environments.
• Utilization of virtual gaming platforms and digital collaboration tools to enable remote stakeholder engagement and immersive policy dialogue.
• Strengthening countries’ capacities to integrate game-based learning and simulation into programmes, policies, and technical assistance activities.


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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Rome, Italy
Posted: June 19, 2026
Deadline: July 29, 2026