Agribusiness Officer

3 settimane fa

Roma, Lazio, Italia Food and Agriculture Organization A tempo pieno


Job Description

Description

–>

The FAO Investment Centre (CFI) provides investment and finance solutions that lead to more efficient, sustainable, inclusive and resilient agrifood systems. Working in over 120 countries, the Centre provides a full suite of investment and finance support to FAO Members. It partners with governments, international and national financing institutions, the private sector and farmers, research institutions and academia to improve the quality and quantity of agrifood investment. The Centre's four main areas of work include support to strategic investment planning and policy, public investment, private investment, and innovative finance. These are complemented by the knowledge for investment and capacity development for investment programmes that serve to share knowledge, learn and build capacities at country level. For additional information on the FAO Investment Centre, its activities, partners and the organizational structure please visit the following link.

Reporting Lines:

The Agribusiness Officer reports to the Chief, West and Central Africa Service (CFIE) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI).

Technical Focus:

Provide analytical and technical support on agribusiness development, with focus on the functioning of agricultural support services, rural markets, food distribution systems and finance institutions aspects, in close collaboration with the relevant private sector stakeholders, for the formulation, implementation and evaluation of investment policies, strategies, programmes and projects in food and agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing.

Key Functions:

Participates in, and eventually leads, multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in the identification and preparation of investment and finance support initiatives in the fields of food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing, and participates in pre-appraisal and appraisal missions.Participates in, and eventually leads, multidisciplinary teams for the implementation support and the preparation of final evaluation of investment and finance support solutions.Provides technical expertise for the preparation of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing studies and strategies, in the formulation of national sector and/or sub sector investment plans and programmes.Supports the development of inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, and civil society organizations and government.Formulates and delivers capacity development strategies and activities in the areas of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing investment support to government staff, non-state actors and private sector organizations.Prepares documents in accordance with FAO, governments' and financing partners' requirements.Provides support in task organization, selection of consultants, preparation of terms of reference and in ensuring the quality of outputs.Promotes international cooperation and collaboration leading to new investment opportunities and cooperative agreements, advocates best practices and effective policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international meetings.Establishes, promotes and maintains relationships with relevant FAO Technical Units and Decentralized Offices in order to ensure best synergies between investment, policy and innovation work in support to Member Nations.Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate Strategy.Provides guidance and advice to junior staff.

Specific Functions:

Provides contributions in the analysis of selected agricultural sub sectors and value chains.Assesses constraints and opportunities for investment at all levels of selected value chains, in relation to the functionality of markets (including both infrastructure and institutions), private sector engagement, existence and performance of support services, trade policies, risk management systems, as well as food safety standards adoption and control systems, when applicable.Identifies and analyses agricultural investment-related policy issues and provides agribusiness related options and solutions. Engages with private sector stakeholders, including downstream value chains players, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), agribusiness companies, agroindustry associations, and farmers' organizations, with a view to strengthen and validate recommended investment and policy options.Provides contributions in the development of knowledge products, including analytical work and practical tools, related to agribusiness, marketing and value chain development.Develops public private platforms aiming at promoting an enabling environment for investment along the value chain.

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:

Minimum Requirements:

Advanced university degree in agriculture, agribusiness, business administration, economics, agricultural economics or a closely related field. Seven years of relevant experience in the practical application of value chain analysis and development, agribusiness and market development, processing, including experience in the formulation and/or implementation of agricultural investment operations in developing countries. Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of French.

Source:



Recommend your friend

–>


To help us track our recruitment effort, please specify on the application form/indicate in your cover letter where ) you saw this job posting.

  • Agribusiness Finance Officer

    4 giorni fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

    Reporting LinesThe Agribusiness Finance Officer reports directly to the Deputy Director (Business Development) at CFI. The role involves close collaboration with other team members of the Centre.Technical FocusOffering analytical and technical support on agribusiness finance within both public and private investment spheres. This encompasses a specialized...

  • Agribusiness Finance Officer

    3 giorni fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia Fao A tempo pieno

    Reporting LinesThe Agribusiness Finance Officer reports to the Deputy Director (Business Development), CFI, and works in close collaboration with other members of the Centre.Technical FocusProvide analytical and technical support on agribusiness finance in the context of public and private investment operations.This includes technical focus on financial...

  • Agribusiness Finance Officer

    3 giorni fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia Fao A tempo pieno

    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...

  • Agribusiness Finance Officer

    3 giorni fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

    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 •...

  • Agribusiness And Finance Specialist

    3 giorni fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia Fao A tempo pieno

    Reporting LinesUnder the overall guidance of the FAO Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean, the technical supervision of the FAO SLC Trade and Markets Officer, and in close consultation with concerned technical officers, the incumbent will provide technical support to FAO's Value Chain Development and Agribusiness project portfolio in the region.Technical...

  • Investment Operations Specialist

    3 giorni fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

    Organizational SettingThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is dedicated to fostering diversity among its workforce, welcoming individuals of different genders, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures. FAO encourages applications from qualified female candidates, nationals of underrepresented countries, and individuals with...

  • National Fisheries Specialist

    3 giorni fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal deviceFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and cultureQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members, and people with disabilities are...

  • Agribusiness Finance Officer

    3 settimane fa

    Roma, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

    Job Posting: 31/May/2024 Closure Date: 28/Jun/2024, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: CFI **Job Type**: Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Project Grade Level: P-4 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension Post Number: 2010191 CCOG Code: 1L09 - IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure...

  • Food Safety Officer

    2 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

    2300768 Food Safety Officer Job Posting: 14/Mar/2023 Closure Date: 04/Apr/2023, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: ESF **Job Type**: Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Grade Level: P-4 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: 2 years with possibility of extension Post Number: 0445010 CCOG Code: 1H - **FAO is committed to...

  • Programme Officer

    2 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

    Job Posting: 07/Feb/2024 Closure Date: 28/Feb/2024, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: Agrifood Economics and Policy Division, ESA **Job Type**: Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Project Grade Level: P-3 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension Post Number: 2010064 CCOG Code: 1A02 -...

  • Food Safety Officer

    2 settimane fa

    Roma, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

    Job Posting: 30/Oct/2023 Closure Date: 20/Nov/2023, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: Food Systems and Food Safety Division, ESF **Job Type**: Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Grade Level: P-4 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: 2 years with possibility of extension Post Number: 0445010 CCOG Code: 1H IMPORTANT NOTICE:...

  • Programme Assistant

    3 settimane fa

    Roma, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

    **CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT***: 2301331 Programme Assistant Job Posting: 08/May/2023 Closure Date: 22/May/2023, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: ESA **Job Type**: Staff position Type of Requisition: General Service Grade Level: G-5 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of...