ppJob Description - Agribusiness Finance Officer ) /ppAgribusiness Finance Officer /ph3Job Posting /h3pJob Posting: 29/Jul/2026 /ph3Closure Date /h3pClosure Date: 26/Aug/2026, 9:59:00 PM /ppOrganizational Unit : Office of the Director (CFID) of the FAO Investment Centre /ph3Job Type /h3pJob Type: Staff position /ppType of Requisition : Professional Project /ph3Primary Location /h3pPrimary Location: Italy-Rome /ppDuration : Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension /ppPost Number : /ppFAO is committed to workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /ppQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply /ppEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /ppFAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination /ppAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /ppAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /ppFAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. /ppFAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. /ppThe 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. /ppOrganizational Setting /ppThe 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 . /ppIn 2025, CFI started to implement the TERRA programme, standing for Transforming and Empowering Resilient and Responsible Agribusiness, in partnership with CDP and the European Union Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA). With the financial support of the European Union through the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+), TERRA seeks to develop sustainable agrifood systems through different interlinked components: credit lines, guarantees and technical assistance (TA). The combination of these different instruments aims to enhance the ability of local financial institutions from developing countries to successfully allocate more capital to the agrifood sector. CDP is the lead institution for the financial component whereas CFI is responsible for the TA component. /ppThe position is located in the Office of the Director (CFID) of the FAO Investment Centre at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. /ppstrongReporting Lines /strong /ppThe Agribusiness Finance Officer reports to the Deputy-Director (Business Development), CFI, and works in close collaboration with other members of the Centre. /ppstrongTechnical Focus /strong /ppProvide analytical and technical support on the development of agrifood lending and knowledge of agrifood value chains, for the formulation, implementation and evaluation of technical assistance activities in food and agriculture. /ppstrongKey Results /strong /ppDelivering investment and finance support solutions through the provision of technical expertise and support to capacity development, in collaboration with country stakeholders and cooperating partners, to achieve impact at scale in the transformation of agrifood systems within the scope of the FAO Strategic Framework. /ppstrongKey Functions /strong /ppParticipates in, and eventually leads multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in the identification and preparation of investment and finance support initiatives in the fields of food security, agriculture, rural development,
natural resource management and agro-processing, and participates in pre-appraisal and appraisal missions. /ppParticipates in, and eventually leads multidisciplinary teams for the implementation support and the preparation of final evaluation of investment and finance support solutions. /ppProvides technical expertise for the preparation of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing studies and strategies, in the formulation of national sector and/or sub-sector investment plans and programmes. /ppSupports the development of inclusive and sustainable food systems involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors and civil society organizations and governments. /ppFormulates and delivers capacity development initiatives in the areas of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing investment support to government staff and non-state actors and private sector organizations. /ppPrepares documents in accordance with FAO, governments and financing partners' requirements. /ppProvides support in task organization, selection of consultants, preparation of terms of reference and in ensuring the quality of outputs. /ppPromotes international cooperation and collaboration leading to new investment opportunities and cooperative agreements, advocates best practices and effective policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international meetings. /ppEstablishes, promotes and maintains relationships with relevant Strategic Programmes, FAO technical units and Decentralized Offices in order to ensure best synergies between investment, policy and innovation work in support to Member Nations. /ppParticipates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate Strategy. /ppProvides guidance and advice to junior staff. /ppstrongSpecific Functions /strong /ppSupports the successful implementation of the TERRA programme and the execution of the agreed work plans. /ppEnsures good communication with counterparts, namely CDP and DG INTPA. /ppConducts comprehensive assessments of the agrifood portfolio, strategy and lending practices of selected financial institutions, with key findings to be summarized in a PowerPoint document and presented to different stakeholders. /ppEngages efficiently with financial institutions to identify their technical assistance needs (trainings, knowledge of specific value chains, strategic support, pipeline development, support to innovation, etc.). /ppFormulates and delivers capacity development initiatives to financial institutions and other private sector organizations in the areas of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing. /ppParticipates in, and eventually leads, multidisciplinary teams to enhance financial institutions' ability to lend to the agrifood sector. /ppProvides technical expertise for the preparation of studies and strategies in food and agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing. /ppParticipates in the generation of knowledge products in food and agriculture investments, and more specifically on the role of local financial institutions in the financing of agrifood systems, on lessons learned from international experiences with de-risking mechanisms such as guarantees, as well as on access to finance for farmers and agrifood SMEs. /ppPrepares Terms of Reference for the various assignments and identifies qualified specialists (in-house or external) to support implementation. /p pCANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING /ppAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in agriculture, agro-industry, business administration, economics, agricultural economics, agribusiness, finance, political sciences or a closely related field. /ppSeven years of relevant experience in the practical application of agrifood lending, value chain analysis and development, agribusiness and market development, agrifood processing, including experience in the formulation and/or implementation of agricultural investment and finance solutions in developing countries and/or countries in transition. /ppWorking knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
/ppResults Focus /ppTeamwork /ppCommunication /ppBuilding Effective Relationships /ppKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /ppstrongTechnical/Functional Skills /strong /ppWork experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions. /ppExtent and relevance of experience in technical fields related to agribusiness development, agrifood finance, rural finance, value-chain development and analysis, business planning, agriculture marketing, blended finance and private sector development. /ppExtent and relevance of experience in participating in multidisciplinary teams for the preparation of strategies and sector studies as well as formulation, implementation support or evaluation of agricultural investment and finance support solutions, with a focus on rural finance, value chain development and agribusiness, as well as experience in working directly with the private sector and with commercial financial institutions. /ppExtent and relevance of experience in the formulation and delivery of capacity development in the areas of agriculture, rural development, natural resource management, agro-processing and blended finance. /ppKnowledge of the stakeholder context including partners and institutions in the blended finance and agrifood finance space (including Development Finance Institutions and commercial financial institutions), as well as CDP and the European Union. /ppDemonstrated experience in dealing with government officials, development partners, financial institutions (experience working for a financial institution is an asset) and other country stakeholders. /ppDemonstrated capacity to write technical reports in English. /p pGENERAL INFORMATION /pp•FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment /pp•Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds /pp•Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. /ppCONDITIONS OF SERVICE /ppA competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: benefits, subject to eligibility, include:br/•Dependency allowancesbr/•Rental subsidybr/•Education grant for childrenbr/•Home leave travelbr/•30 working days of annual leave per yearbr/•Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fundbr/•International health insurance; optional life insurancebr/•Disability protection /ppFAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:br/•elements of family-friendly policiesbr/•flexible working arrangementsbr/•standards of conduct /p pHOW TO APPLY /ppTo apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAOand complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills; /ppCandidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile; /ppOnce your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application; /ppYour application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile; /ppPlease 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 . These qualificationsshould be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings . /ppCandidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications; /ppIncomplete applications will not be considered; /ppPersonal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application /ppOnly applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered; /ppYour application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile /ppWe encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. /ppIf you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Agribusiness Finance Officer (Roma)
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