Job Description - Investment Operations Specialist (2600179)Di seguito troverà tutto ciò che deve sapere su questa occasione e sui requisiti richiesti ai candidati.Job DescriptionCALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT2600179Investment Operations SpecialistJob Posting20/Apr/2026Closure Date28/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit : CFIJob TypeNon-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition : Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)Primary LocationVarious LocationsDuration : Assignments from two to six weeks, or up to 11 months when applicablePost Number : N/AIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal deviceFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members 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 FAO's valuesFAO, 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 discriminationAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentialityFAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.Organizational SettingThe 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.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 purpose of this call is to provide FAO’s Investment Centre (CFI) with a list of qualified candidates for a number of profiles with different specializations as indicated below. The contract can be home based with required travel for field missions.Requested Profiles (or Job Titles)Agribusiness, Agri-processing and Value Chain SpecialistAgriculture SpecialistAnimal Husbandry, Health, Feed,



and Processing SpecialistCapacity Development and Extension SpecialistClimate Change and Climate Smart Agriculture SpecialistClimate Finance SpecialistCredit and Rural Finance SpecialistDigital Agriculture SpecialistEconomist – Agricultural EconomistExpenditure Review SpecialistFisheries and Aquaculture SpecialistFood Safety SpecialistFood Security and Nutrition SpecialistForestry SpecialistGender, Youth and Social Inclusion SpecialistImpact Assessment SpecialistInformation and Communication Technology and MIS SpecialistInstitutional Development SpecialistIrrigation EngineerKnowledge Development SpecialistLand Tenure and Land Tenure Information Management SpecialistLivestock SpecialistMonitoring and Evaluation SpecialistNatural Resources and Environmental Management SpecialistOn-farm Water Management SpecialistProject Management SpecialistQuality Label SpecialistRemote Sensing and GIS SpecialistResilience and Emergency SpecialistRural Area Water Supply SpecialistRural Infrastructure Specialist / Cold-storage SpecialistRural Sociologist and Community-Driven DevelopmentVeterinarian / One Health Specialist / Zoonotic diseaseReporting LinesThe Investment Operations Specialist will work under the overall technical supervision of the Service Chief and the direct supervision of a CFI Officer, in close collaboration with the FAO Representation in the relevant country of assignment.Technical FocusProvision of technical advice or expertise and capacity development for (i) provision of policy advice to member countries in collaboration with IFI partners; (ii) the design of investment operations, in collaboration with country stakeholders and cooperating partners, to mobilize resources for food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation; and (ii) implementationsupport and evaluation of investment operations, in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.Tasks and responsibilitiesLead, or participate in, multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in the identification, assessment and preparation of investment operations in the fields of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation and participate in pre-appraisal and appraisal missions.Lead, or participates in, multidisciplinary teams for the implementation support and the preparation of final evaluation of investment operations.Advise governments, or provide technical expertise, in the preparation of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation studies and strategies, and in the formulation of national sector and/or sub-sector investment plans and programmes. (only for Consultants)Advise on developing, or support the development, of inclusive and sustainable food systems, involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, civil society organizations and government.Lead the formulation, or formulate, and delivers monitoring and evaluation, communication and capacity development strategies and activities in the areas of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation, investment support to government staff, and non-state actors and private sector organizations.Prepare reports in accordance with government and financing partners’ requirements.Promote 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.Perform other related duties as required.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGAdvanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in economics, agricultural economics, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, agribusiness management, natural resource management, irrigation and drainage engineering, rural infrastructure engineering, communication, social sciences, international relations or a related field as appropriate for the specific profile, or relevant educational background including specific academic or technical qualifications within the required field of expertise. .At least one year of professional experience in conducting agricultural/rural sector/subsector analytical studies, and/or in planning, design, supervision of agricultural and rural investment operations, including elaboration of feasibility studies and implementation of agricultural and rural investment operations in developing countries and/or countries in transitionWorking knowledge (level C) of English, French or Spanish. Limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian would be an asset.FAO Core CompetenciesTechnical/Functional SkillsExtent and relevance of experience in leading, or participating in, multidisciplinary teams for the preparation of strategies and sector studies as well as formulation, implementation support or evaluation of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation investment operationsExtent and relevance of experience in food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation analytical studies and programme evaluationExtent and relevance of experience in investment design, implementation support and evaluation procedures of FAO’s main development partners, in particular the World Bank, the International Funds for Agriculture and Development (IFAD), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Extent and relevance of experience in capacity development for the design and implementation of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation investmentsDemonstrated experience in dealing with government officials, development partners and other country level stakeholders.Relevance of experience in different geographical areas.Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and TransparencyADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFAO 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 listPlease 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). xysqume The list can be accessed at will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: J-18808-Ljbffr

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