Innovation Specialist (Agrifood Systems, Science, Technologies And Innovations) Lazio

Innovation Specialist (Agrifood Systems, Science, Technologies And Innovations)
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Description - Innovation Specialist (Agrifood Systems, Science, Technologies and Innovations) (2500695)

Job Posting Date Posted: 06/Mar/2025

Closure Date: 27/Mar/2025, 3:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: OIN - Office of Innovation

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: Consultant

Primary Location: Italy-Rome

Duration: Up to 11 months

Post Number: N/A

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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 persons 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.

FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting The 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 Office of Innovation (OIN) is an important instrument within FAO to provide strategic direction and help drive and coordinate innovation across the work of the Organization, i. e. , to consolidate and strengthen FAO's innovative spirit, including innovation of approaches and cooperation models.

In this context, OIN's Agrifood Systems Technologies and Innovations Outlook (ATIO) Unit is responsible for leading the ATIO initiative and carrying out foresight and horizon scanning studies to identify and support pathways for the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems.

The incumbent will provide support to the ATIO initiative as well as the STI portal by providing technical, administrative and coordination support.

Reporting Lines The Innovation Specialist (Agrifood Systems, Science, Technologies and Innovations) reports to the Technical or Senior Innovation Officer.

Technical Focus The technical focus of the Agrifood Technologies and Innovations Specialist role is to provide support for the development, coordination, and dissemination of the Agrifood Systems Technologies and Innovations Outlook (ATIO) initiative, including its biennial report and ATIO Knowledge Base (KB) as a part of the STI portal and related work.

Tasks and Responsibilities Support the conceptualization and coordination of the development of the high-profile ATIO reports and related publications.

Provide overall support to the ATIO initiative, including developing, implementing and monitoring formal partnerships and contracts with service providers.

Contribute to the review and publication process of ATIO and related technical papers/background studies.

Contribute to communications products, events and activities to promote the ATIO initiative in close collaboration with the OIN communications team.

Support partner mobilization activities to engage networks of research institutes, universities, producers' organizations and private sector actors.

Assist in establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with international organizations, development agencies, private sector actors, and civil society organizations.

Support in designing and implementing resource mobilization strategies and plans.

Help identifying AI-based data and information management tools and approaches for ATIO and portfolio management.

Support the engagement with stakeholders through the Community of Practice (CoP) of the STI portal.

Perform other duties as required.

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against the Following Advanced university degree in Data and Information Management, Evaluation and Learning, International Development, Agriculture and/or Food Economics, Political Science, Innovation Systems, or related studies.

At least 1 year (Category C) or 5 years (Category B) of relevant professional working experience in international development, agrifood research or other related fields.

Working knowledge (Level C) of English.

FAO Core Competencies Excellent research skills with data and information analytics.

Proven experience in supporting managing complex projects, partnership, technical writing, and communication.

Good understanding of international development challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income country contexts and in the agrifood sector.

Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills.

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