Agribusiness Officer (Markets and Agri-logistics) at FAO, Rome, Italy

Deadline: 25 October 2022

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Agribusiness Officer (Markets and Agri-logistics) in Rome, Italy. The duration of this post is 2 years.

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Agribusiness Officer (Markets and Agri-logistics) will perform the following functions-

• Participate 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 resources management and agro-processing, and participates in pre-appraisal and appraisal missions.
• Participate in, and eventually leads, multidisciplinary teams for the implementation support and the preparation of final evaluation of investment and finance support solutions.
• Provide technical expertise for the preparation of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and agro-processing studies and strategies, in the formulation of national sector and/or sub-sector investment plans and programmes.
• Support the development of inclusive and sustainable food systems involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, civil society organizations and governments.
• Formulate and deliver capacity development initiatives in the areas of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and agro-processing investment support to government staff, non-state actors and private sector organizations.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must have:

• Advanced University Degree in agriculture, agro-industry, business administration, economics, agricultural economics or a closely related field.
• 7 year’s relevant experience in the practical application of agribusiness and market development, with practical experience in the development of market infrastructure, functions and logistics, agrifood distribution systems, including experience in the formulation and/or implementation of agricultural investment operations in developing countries.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

How to Apply

Applicants must submit applications through online process.

For more information, visit FAO.