ECONOMIST (COMMODITY MARKET ANALYST)

Job Description - Economist (Commodity Market Analyst) (2403462) Job Posting Date: 12/Nov/2024 Closure Date 03/Dec/2024, 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: EST - Markets and Trade Job Type Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Primary Location Italy-Rome Duration: 6 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 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 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 Markets and Trade Division (EST) monitors and analyses developments and trends in international, regional, and national agricultural commodity markets and the factors affecting them, collecting and disseminating up-to-date and comprehensive market and policy information for the major traded commodities and those important to food security. Reporting Lines The Commodity Market Analyst reports directly to the Team Leader of the Basic Foodstuffs team and works under the overall guidance of the EST Director. Technical Focus The Basic Foodstuffs (BF) team closely monitors national supply and demand situations of the basic food commodities, including cereals (wheat, coarse grains, and rice), oilseeds and their derived products (vegetable oils and meals), meat, and dairy products in order to derive reliable regional/global estimates/forecasts of production, utilization, trade, and stocks. Tasks and Responsibilities The incumbent is expected to contribute to monitoring and assessing national and global supply and demand situations of basic food commodities. In particular, the incumbent will perform the following duties: Closely monitor the national supply and demand situation of selected basic food commodities. Identify, collect, and validate relevant data for constructing and updating the commodity databases. Review the data prior to processing for computer storage or analysis. Assist with the production of tabulations and graphics for publications and/or presentations. Draft supply and demand situation and outlook reports. Conduct commodity markets analysis and prepare technical papers and reports. Assist with research and regularly update relevant information available on the Organization’s website. Use statistical software and digital tools to assist with analyses. Recommend improvements to operating procedures and systems used. Perform other duties as required. Candidates Will Be Assessed Against the Following Advanced University degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, or a related field. One to four years of relevant experience in qualitative and quantitative economic analysis of agricultural markets. Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English. FAO Core Competencies Technical/Functional Skills Strong communication skills, including proven experience in drafting and presenting technical materials. Demonstrated experience in handling large databases and using statistical software. Experience and strong quantitative skills, especially capacity for handling large data sets. Experience in commodity market monitoring and analysis, ideally in an international context. Excellent command of English, especially regarding the quality and speed of drafting reports. How to Apply To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr