Food System Finance And Investment Specialist Lazio

Food System Finance And Investment Specialist
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Description - Food System Finance and Investment Specialist (2403241) CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : 2403241

Food System Finance and Investment Specialist

Job Posting

21/Oct/2024

Closure Date

11/Nov/2024, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: OSG - Office of SDGs

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Primary Location

Italy-Rome

Duration: From 3 to 11 months (with possibility of extension)

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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 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 that have been developed in the occasion of 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. In this context, the Hub covers work under five coordination clusters: Landing the Vision of Food Systems Transformation, Policy and Governance, Science and Knowledge, Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration, and Finance and Investment.

The overall objective under the Finance and Investment Cluster is to support countries most in need to enhance financing for food systems transformation. The Food System Finance and Investment Specialist is expected to play a leading role in leveraging the ecosystem support to scale and scope financial flows to food systems.

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 and translate such information into food systems financial dashboards. 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 issues. Prepare and contribute to designing, maintaining, and updating materials for strategic engagements and events. 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

Advanced university degree in Economics, Finance, Agricultural or Environmental Economics or any related field. At least five years of relevant experience in development finance and investments in agrifood systems sectors, including three years in financial institutions or relevant UN organizations. Working knowledge of English. FAO Core Competencies

Technical/Functional Skills

Experience in review of financial flows supporting the implementation of the SDGs. Experience in financial and investment analysis relevant to food systems transformation. Knowledge of main data sources for financial and investment analysis relevant to food systems transformation. Experience in data compilation, validation, visualization, and presentation. Selection Criteria

PhD in Economics, Finance, Agricultural or Environmental Economics is an advantage. Limited 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 that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and security clearances. HOW TO APPLY

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