Economist Position

1 giorno fa

Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

About the Role


The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of the ESA Director, collaborating with other FAO divisions, Country Offices, and external partners.



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. Knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) would be an asset.


FAO Core Competencies


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


Technical/Functional Skills


  • Experience in management of large datasets and statistics, as well as experience in applied economic modelling and system-wide thinking.
  • Academic/professional background in economics, with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis.
  • Experience in presenting analytical results in concise and effective manner also to non-technical audience.
  • Experience in quantitative data analysis using statistical models.
  • Experience in general equilibrium or partial equilibrium analysis will be an asset.
  • Modelling of multidimensional sustainability of agrifood systems.
  • Econometric or economic modelling analysis.
  • Implementation of research and policy support activities.
  • Data collection and processing.
  • Research and/or policy support experience in socioeconomic research, applied statistics, data science, data analysis, big data, and novel data sources.
  • Preparation of technical documentation.
  • Experience with numerical computing languages (e.g. Python, R, GAMS).


Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency



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
  • Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 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.


FAO is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from qualified professionals.



Working Language

The working language for this position is English, and the incumbent will be required to have an excellent knowledge of this language.



FAO Core Values

FAO staff are expected to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold the values of faithfulness to the Organization, respect for all, integrity, transparency, responsibility, impartiality and accountability.



How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications, including their CV and a cover letter, through the FAO recruitment portal. Please note that only applications received through the portal will be considered.

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