Job Posting: 18/Mar/2026 Closure Date: 20/Apr/2026, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: Asia and the Pacific Service, CFIB FAO Investment Centre (CFI) Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition: APO (Associate Professional Programme) Grade Level: P-2 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: One year with possibility of extension Post Number: TBC IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
- **FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture**: - **Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply**: - **Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.**: - **The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.** **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 Asia and Pacific Service (CFIB) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. **Reporting lines**
- The Junior Professional Officer (Agribusiness and Value Chains) reports to the Service Chief, CFIB. **Technical Focus** The Junior Professional Officer (Agribusiness and Value Chains) provides analytical and technical support on value chain and sub-sector assessments, with a strong focus on mobilizing and de-risking private sector investment.



The role supports the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of investment policies, strategies, programmes, and projects that strengthen agribusiness competitiveness, enable private and blended finance solutions, promote producer and cooperative enterprises, and scale agriculture SMEs and related business development services. **Key Results** Collection, analysis and review of information, data and statistics, and project/meeting services to support programme products, projects, publications and services. **Key Functions**
- Collects and analyses relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and/or statistics to support the delivery of programmes, projects, products and services;
- Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents;
- Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems;
- Updates databases and web pages;
- Participates in multidisciplinary project/work teams;
- Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars etc.;
- Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/ production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners. **Specific Functions**
- Supports value chain and sub-sector analysis by collecting and analyzing trade, production, and market data; mapping value chain actors and structures; and assessing the enabling environment, including policies, regulations, logistics infrastructure, and access to finance. Identifies key trends, bottlenecks, investment needs, opportuni

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