Senior Agricultural Economist

3 giorni fa


Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

Job Title: Expert on Socio-Economic Analysis

Job Type: Consultant

Location: Remote

Job Status: Open

About the Job:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a highly skilled expert to contribute to the analytical work on modelling of household income from agricultural farming. The successful candidate will support the revision of the system of social vulnerability assessment of rural households and the shift to the 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 on vulnerability assessment of rural households, notably in relation to household income calculation from agricultural farming.
  • Provide guidance and backstopping support to national consultants on developing the mathematical and econometric model for agricultural income calculation accounting for various characteristics.
  • Contribute technically to the review of guidelines for the methodology of agricultural income calculation and vulnerability assessment, including literature review.
  • Provide guidance in the formulation and implementation of research studies, strategic revision of main policy documents from the perspective of the association between food security, nutrition, social protection, and vulnerability assessment.

Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree (PhD, MS, or equivalent) in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, or a related field.
  • At least 12 years of progressively responsible experience in economic research, econometric modelling, and analyses applied to issues with emphasis on food security and 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 of the region
  • Extent and relevance of experience in econometric analysis, namely modelling of the income from land cultivation and livestock breeding
  • Good writing skills in English
  • Computer literacy with spreadsheets, databases, and electronic programmes is an asset
  • Good oral and written communication skills in English language

Selection Criteria:

  • Experience in policy formulation and application of economic principles in development programs


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