Private Sector Engagement Specialist

1 mese fa


Rome, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

Reporting Lines

The Food Systems Specialist will report to the Senior Programme Coordinator of the of the Hub


Technical Focus 

The assignment will provide state-of-the-art advisory services and technical support to the Hub Director and Senior Programme Coordinator and the various Hub workstreams, in relation to private sector engagement, corporate accountability and private sector financing in support of food systems transformation, in order to support the effective roll-out and implementation of the Hub mandate and workplan. 
The specialist will develop a framework for corporate accountability as well as contribute to the overall Hub strategy on private sector engagement to feed into the Hub biennial workplan -. 


Tasks and responsibilities

Policy and Technical input 
• Provide advice on the private sector engagement priority activities of the Hub. 
• Ensure appropriate follow-up to requests for technical support on private sector engagement coming from countries and partners.
• Support the production of comprehensive corporate accountability framework for achieving the mandate under the UNFSS UNSG Call to Action. 
• Support the Hub’s engagement in global policy discussions related to the involvement of private sector in food systems transformation. 


Partnership 
• Identify strategic private sector partners and create a channel of communication with key organizations and corporations with the goal of sharing strategic information between the Hub and the sector and vice versa. 
• Liaises and maintains strong working relationships with the UN Global Compact, key private sector actors; create and leverage opportunities for new strategic partnerships. 
• Facilitate knowledge management, exchange of lessons-learned and best practices, peer learning and cooperation amongst relevant stakeholders; support capacity building initiatives.


UNFSS 
• Support the Hub Director and Senior Programme Coordinator in articulating and communicating the Hub’s unique value proportion, in general, and specifically in collective and integrated advances towards the UNFSS. 
• Support the preparation of the corporate accountability and private sector engagement process; consolidate and report on inputs received from key stakeholders during the meetings and the process of accountability. Ensure that the results of Hub activities in this action are documented, shared and known to demonstrate the impact of the engagements, support outreach, advocacy, communication and visibility, donor relations and resource mobilization. 
• Collaborate with other Hub staff to support the effective implementation, monitoring, reporting and widespread and accessible dissemination on all Hub-led activities related to private sector engagement. 
• Performs other related duties, as required. 

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements

• University degree in sustainable development, economics, law, social studies or other area related to UN FS Coordination Hub work. 
• At least seven years of relevant experience providing advisory services in the area of private sector, accountability on sustainable development issues, partnerships between the UN and the private sector. 
• Working knowledge of English. 


FAO Core Competencies

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


Technical/Functional Skills 

• Familiarity with the work of UN FS Coordination Hub or other multilateral organizations.
• Relevant experience in working with private sector institutional bodies.
• Knowledge of the content of global agendas such as the Agenda, the Paris Agreement and Agenda .
• Excellent writing skills, excellent interpersonal skills with liaising with different stakeholders and presenting ideas and exchanges.

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.

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