Lead Consultant for Rural Economic Analysis

4 settimane fa

Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

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  • Qualified female candidates, nationals from non-and under-represented member countries, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Organizational Context

The primary goal of FAO Country Offices, led by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments in developing policies, programs, and projects aimed at achieving food security and reducing hunger and malnutrition. This includes supporting the development of the agricultural, fisheries, and forestry sectors while promoting sustainable use of environmental and natural resources.

The FAO Representation office in Armenia is tasked with formulating, promoting, overseeing, and implementing strategies to address national food, agriculture, and rural development priorities. It also develops and maintains relationships with relevant ministries at the national level.

Reporting Structure

The Senior Analyst in Socio-Economic Studies will operate under the overall responsibility of the Regional Programme Leader and will be directly supervised by the Senior Policy Officer, collaborating closely with both national and international colleagues.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will contribute to analytical work related to modeling household income derived from agricultural activities. This effort will support the revision of the social vulnerability assessment system for rural households and facilitate the transition to Hybrid Means Testing (HMT) as part of the global social protection policy reform implemented by the Government of Armenia.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance on international best practices for assessing vulnerability in rural households, particularly regarding household income calculations from agricultural activities.
  • Support national consultants in developing mathematical and econometric models for calculating agricultural income, considering various characteristics (household, land, crops, produce, etc.).
  • Contribute technically to the review of guidelines for agricultural income calculation methodology and vulnerability assessment, including conducting literature reviews.
  • Guide the formulation and implementation of research studies and strategic revisions of key policy documents, focusing on the interconnections between food security, nutrition, social protection, and vulnerability assessment.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Advanced university degree (PhD, MS, or equivalent) in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in economic research, econometric modeling, and analysis, with a focus on food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, poverty, and rural development.
  • Working knowledge (level C) of English for Consultants and PSAs.

FAO Core Competencies

  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Demonstrated understanding of the agricultural economy sector in the region.
  • Relevant experience in econometric analysis, particularly in modeling income from land cultivation and livestock production.
  • Strong writing skills in English.
  • Proficiency in computer applications, including spreadsheets and databases, is an asset.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Selection Criteria

Experience in policy formulation and the application of economic principles in development programs will be assessed.

Additional Information

  • FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
  • FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from educational institutions recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list.
  • FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / UNESCO.
  • For more information, please visit the FAO employment website.
  • Appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness for appointment, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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