ppJob Description - Agribusiness Officer (Value Chains) ) /p pJob Description /p pAgribusiness Officer (Value Chains) /p h3Job Posting /h3 p05/Aug/2026 /p h3Closure Date /h3 p02/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM /p pOrganizational Unit : CFIC /p h3Job Type /h3 pStaff position /p pType of Requisition : Professional /p h3Primary Location /h3 pItaly-Rome /p pDuration : Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension /p pPost Number : /p pCCOG Code : 1L09 /p pIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based ondate and time settings ofyour personal devicebr/The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. /p ul liFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /li liQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply /li liEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /li liFAO, 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 /li liAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /li liAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /li liFAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. /li /ul pFAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. /p pThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through 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. /p pThe 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, CFI 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 . /p pThe position is located in the Near East, North Africa, Europe and Central Asia Service (CFIC) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. /p h3Reporting Lines /h3 pThe Agribusiness Officer (Value Chains) reports to the Chief, Near East, North Africa, Europe and Central Asia Service (CFIC). /p h3Technical Focus /h3 pProvide analytical and technical support on agribusiness and agrifood value chains development, including on their economic competitiveness, sustainability performance, evolving market requirements, enabling policy environment and financing opportunities. This will be done in close collaboration with the relevant public and private sector stakeholders, for purpose of formulating and implementation of investment-related policies and strategies, investment programmes and projects,



and capacity development activities. /p h3Key Results /h3 pDelivering investment and finance support solutions through the provision of technical assistance 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. /p h3Key Functions /h3 ul liParticipates in multidisciplinary teams for the identification and preparation of investment and finance support solutions in the fields of food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing, and participates in pre-appraisal and appraisal missions. /li liSupports the implementation of investment and finance support solutions and the preparation of final evaluations. /li liParticipates in the preparation of food security, 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. /li liSupports the development of inclusive and sustainable food systems involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, civil society organizations and governments. /li liContributes to capacity development activities in the areas of food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing investment support to government staff, non-state actors and private sector organizations. /li liPrepares reports in accordance with governments and financing partners' requirements. /li liPromotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences, and interacts with international and national partners. /li liSupports the promotion and maintenance of relationships with relevant Programme Priority Areas, FAO technical units and Decentralized Offices in order to ensure best synergies between investment, policy and innovation work in support to Members. /li liSupports resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework. /li /ul h3Specific Functions /h3 ul liSupports the analysis of selected agrifood value chains, with high interaction with relevant public, private and civil society stakeholders. /li liAnalyses key constraints and opportunities for investment across selected value chains, including factors related to improving productivity, expanding operations, market access, resilience of operations including input sourcing, private sector engagement, availability and performance of support services, policy and regulatory frameworks affecting trade and operations, risk management systems, and the adoption and enforcement of food safety and sustainability standards. /li liIdentifies and analyses policy and institutional factors affecting the enabling environment for investment, including those possibly crowding out private sector participation. /li liIdentifies priority actions at country level to support the performance, sustainability and resilience of selected value chains in collaboration with international financial institutions, donors and local private and public sector stakeholders. /li liSupports the development of knowledge products, including analytical work and practical tools, related to agribusiness, marketing and value chain development. /li liParticipates in public-private platforms and policy dialogue and contributes to the design of strategies to strengthen the enabling environment for scaling up investments along the value chain.



/li /ul h3CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING /h3 h3Minimum Requirements /h3 ul liAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in agriculture, agro-industry, business administration, agribusiness, economics, agricultural economics and finance, or a closely related field. /li liFive years of relevant experience in value chain analysis, and/or development, agribusiness operations, procession, market access or closely related topics including experience in the analysis, formulation and/or implementation of agrifood investment operations in developing countries. /li liWorking knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). /li /ul h3Competencies /h3 ul liResults Focus /li liTeamwork /li liCommunication /li liBuilding Effective Relationships /li liKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /li /ul h3Technical/Functional Skills /h3 ul liWork experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable. /li liWork experience in developing countries and/or private sector experience is desirable. /li liExtent and relevance of experience in agrifood value chains development, including analytics on market dynamics, competitiveness, food safety, resilience and sustainability standards and/or in participating in public-private policy dialogue to promote investment in agrifood value chains. /li liExtent and relevance of experience in participating in multidisciplinary teams for the preparation of strategies, sector studies, and for the implementation of capacity development and technical assistance activities. /li liExtent and relevance of experience in investment design, implementation support, capacity development, advisory and technical assistance related to investment operations with FAO's main development partners, including International Financial Institutions. /li liExtent and relevance in working with private sector stakeholders and multi-stakeholder partnerships across agrifood value chains. /li liExtent and relevance of experience in dealing with public institutions, government officials, as well as development partners and other country stakeholders. /li liDemonstrated capacity writing quality technical reports in English. /li /ul pPlease note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. /p pFAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. /p h3GENERAL INFORMATION /h3 ul liExtension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds /li liFAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. /li liAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. /li /ul h3CONDITIONS OF SERVICE /h3 pA competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: /p pOther benefits, subject to eligibility, include: /p ul liDependency allowances /li liRental subsidy /li liEducation grant for children /li liHome leave travel /li li30 working days of annual leave per year /li liPension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund /li liInternational health insurance; optional life insurance /li liDisability protection /li /ul pFAO encourages a positive workplaceculture 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: /p ul lielements of family-friendly policies /li liflexible working arrangements /li listandards of conduct. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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