Economist Position

1 settimana fa


Roma, Lazio, Italia Fao A tempo pieno

Job Summary

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is seeking a highly qualified Economist to join its team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the organization's efforts in promoting sustainable agrifood systems and supporting countries in their development efforts.

About the Role

The Economist will work under the direct supervision of the ESA Director, collaborating with other FAO divisions, Country Offices, and external partners. The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting the ESA Director in performing quantitative analysis, data collection, implementation of research and policy activities, economic modelling, and other duties as required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Qualitative research to inform and complement the quantitative analysis.
  • Perform quantitative analysis – data handling and visualisation, statistical analysis, econometric estimation, economic modelling, and forecasting.
  • Contribute to the development and review of technical products, in particular, economic and environmental analysis and produce related evidence-based policy guidance.
  • Support the collection, processing, management, and analysis of social, economic, and environmental information from diverse data sources.
  • Draft reports and other deliverables to clearly communicate the key messages from the analysis.
  • Validate and interpret the results from economic analysis, applying appropriate econometric and modelling methods, in line with economic theory, recent literature and relevant data.
  • Support the preparation of technical documents and draft technical notes.
  • Provide technical and analytical support to the implementation of a number of projects and activities under the Office of the Director.
  • Liaise and coordinate with partners, members, and other FAO Units as relevant.

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in economics, agricultural economics, international trade, environmental sciences, public policy, data sciences, statistics or related fields.
  • Minimum of 1 year for category C, 5 years for category B, 10 years for COF category A and PSA category A of relevant experience in economics, agricultural economics, international trade, public policy, statistics and other.
  • Working knowledge (level C) of English.

Additional Information

FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list. The list can be accessed at For more information, visit the FAO employment website.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.


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