NUTRITION AND FOOD SYSTEMS OFFICER (MARKETING AND VALUE CHAINS)

Job Description - Nutrition and Food Systems Officer (Marketing and Value Chains) (2403613) Job Posting Date: 27/Nov/2024 Closure Date 18/Dec/2024, 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: ESN Job Type Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Primary Location Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension Post Number: 0424269 CCOG Code: 1I02 Organizational Setting FAO's Food and Nutrition Division (ESN) assists Members to improve diets and raise levels of nutrition, as well as support with appropriate policies, strategies and methodologies for improving the efficiency and inclusiveness of their agriculture and food systems. Reporting Lines The Nutrition and Food Systems Officer (Marketing and Value Chains) reports to the Senior Officer, Market Linkages and Value Chains Team, under the overall guidance of the Director, ESN. Technical Focus To contribute to ESN activities related to knowledge and capacity building in the areas of nutrition-sensitive sustainable agrifood systems and value chain development for healthy diets. Key Functions • Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams and short-term work groups; participates in Organization-wide committees and provides specialized expertise. • Develops technical, statistical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks and related tools to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the programmes of work. • Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards and policy proposals. • Responds to requests and provides technical/policy advice to Regional, Subregional and Country Offices. • Collaborates in capacity development activities involving knowledge sharing and the organization of training workshops. • Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the Strategic Framework. Specific Functions • Designs and implements a detailed programme of activities for ESN to support the development of policies in sustainable agrifood systems and value chain development. • Leads the development and dissemination of studies and evidence generation supported or conducted by FAO. • Develops and delivers training and other capacity building efforts on the aforementioned topics at global, regional and national levels. • Performs other duties as required. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements • Advanced university degree in food and agricultural economics or a related field. • Seven years of relevant experience in agricultural policies related to agricultural value chain development. • Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another official FAO language. Technical/Functional Skills • Work experience in more than one location or area of work is desirable. • Extent and relevance of experience in agrifood systems policy and programme initiatives is desirable. • Extent and relevance of experience in the intersection between healthy diets/nutrition and agrifood systems. • Ability to mobilize resources. GENERAL INFORMATION Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds. FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment. HOW TO APPLY • To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. • Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. • Incomplete applications will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr