Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The FAO Investment Centre (CFI) provides investment and finance solutions that lead to more efficient, sustainable, inclusive and resilient agrifood systems. Working in over 120 countries, the Centre provides a full suite of investment and finance support to FAO Members. It partners with governments, international and national financing institutions, the private sector and farmers, research institutions and academia to improve the quality and quantity of agrifood investment. The Centre's four main areas of work include support to strategic investment planning and policy, public investment,



private investment, and innovative finance. These are complemented by the knowledge for investment and capacity development for investment programmes that serve to share knowledge, learn and build capacities at country level. For additional information on the FAO Investment Centre, its activities, partners and the organizational structure, please visit the following link.
The position is located in the FAO Investment Centre (CFI), at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Director (FAO Investment Centre) reports to the Chief Economist.
Summary of Duties and Functions
Under the policy guidance and the general supervision of the Chief Economist, and with considerable leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgement, to plan, organize and manage the programme and staff of the Division, the Director (FAO Investment Centre) will:
• provide strategic vision, guidance and quality as

📌 Director (FAO Investment Centre) (Roma)
🏢 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
📍 Roma