Food System Finance And Investment Specialist
Job Posting: 21/Oct/2024 Closure Date: 11/Nov/2024, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: OSG - Office of SDGs Job Type: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Grade Level: N/A Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: From 3 to 11 months (with possibility of extension) Post Number: N/A 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 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 values.
FAO, 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.
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational Setting The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub (hereafter the Hub) supports countries implementing food system transformation pathways developed during the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit, towards achieving the 2030 Agenda.
FAO hosts the Hub in Rome on behalf of the UN system.
The Hub has a coordinating and connector role, drawing on the capacities of the UN system and leveraging the advice and expertise of the wider ecosystem of support, serving countries by incentivizing existing institutions to deliver on their mandates systemically.
Reporting Lines The Food System Finance and Investment Specialist will report to the Hub Responsible Officer.
Technical Focus The consultant will support the work of the UN Food System Coordination Hub in collaboration with IFAD and the World Bank to support food systems transformation by tracking financial flows and providing evidence-based data to decision makers and stakeholders.
Tasks and Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive research and advanced technical analysis on financial flows for food systems transformation.
Perform mapping and scoping of financial flows to food systems including utilization of the 3FS model of IFAD/WB.
Undertake analytical work on leveraging financial flows for food systems transformation.
Provide support in managing and coordinating partnerships of the Hub in financing and investment of food systems.
Formulate and deliver analysis supporting the understanding of complex food systems financing and investment agenda issues.
Prepare and contribute to designing, maintaining, and updating all relevant materials for strategic engagements, events, webinars, and messaging products.
Prepare relevant food systems financing policy briefs and knowledge management materials.
Support the overall delivery mandate of the UN Food Systems Coordination HUB.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements Advanced university degree in Economics, Finance, Agricultural or Environmental Economics or any other closely related field.
At least five years of relevant experience for Category B and 10 years for Category A in development finance and investments in the agrifood systems sectors, including at least three years in financial institutions or relevant UN organizations.
Working knowledge of English.
FAO Core Competencies Results Focus Teamwork Communication Building Effective Relationships Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills Experience in reviewing financial flows supporting the implementation of the SDGs.
Experience in financial and investment analysis relevant to food systems transformation at various levels.
Knowledge of main data sources for financial and investment analysis relevant to food systems transformation.
Experience on data compilation, validation, visualization, and presentation.
Selection Criteria PhD in Economics, Finance, Agricultural or Environmental Economics is an advantage.
Knowledge of another official language of the Organization is an asset.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from recognized institutions.
Appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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