Policy Specialist

3 settimane fa


Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

Job Title: Policy Specialist - Agrifood Systems Transformation Expert

Job Summary: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Policy Specialist to support the transformation of agrifood systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare pre-CCA situation analysis reports using FAO tools and methodologies to assess challenges, entry points, and alignment with the agenda and SF22-31 framework.
  • Integrate strategic policy dialogue with UN Country Teams and country stakeholders to influence policy outcomes and advance agrifood systems transformation.
  • Support the FAO country representative in technical backstopping to FAO participation in CCA, UNSDCF processes, and country investments in agrifood systems.
  • Identify critical points, technical elements, information, and data related to FAO's performance in the CCA sections to propose dialogue and policy response.

Requirements:

  • University degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public policy, or related field.
  • At least 5 years of working experience in the analysis of economic development issues relevant to FAO's mandate with emphasis on policies for sustainable agriculture, rural development, or food security.
  • Working knowledge (level C) of English.

FAO Core Competencies:

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

Technical/Functional Skills:

  • Proven expertise in policy analysis, particularly in assessing the policy environment for agrifood systems transformation, identifying policy gaps, and proposing actionable solutions.
  • Strong advocacy skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and drive policy dialogues at both national and international levels.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills and demonstrated senior management and leadership track records.


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