Agricultural Officer - Posting No. 1485
Date Posted
February 20, 2009
Employer
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Investment Centre Division (TCI)
Location
Rome, Italy
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Investment Centre Division (TCI) promotes investment in agriculture and rural development in developing countries and countries in transition, assisting governments, international financing institutions and other development partners to achieve growth, poverty alleviation and food security.
Under the overall guidance of the Director, TCI and the direct supervision of the Service Chief concerned, will provide technical advice and, as a member of multidisciplinary teams, contribute to the formulation and analysis of agricultural investment operations (such as projects and programmes). In particular will:
- assist governments and development partners in the design, appraisal and implementation support of technical assistance and investment operations in the fields of agriculture and natural resources;
- contribute to the review of agricultural and natural resources sector strategies, plans and operations for investment implications, technical, financial and environmental feasibility and compliance with national strategic objectives;
- analyse the constraints and opportunities of different agricultural environments with emphasis on the functionality of: markets, support services, institutions and organizations; risk management systems and private sector engagement;
- analyse farming systems; formulate development and livelihood options and assess their likely impact and adoption;
- prepare clear and concise reports in line with the requirements of governments and financing partners;
- assist the Service Chief on: field mission organization and terms of reference, selection of consultants and supervision of their work and in ensuring the quality of the Service outputs;
- interact at working level with government officials, development partners and beneficiaries to facilitate exchange of critical information and validate the findings and recommendations regarding the investment proposals;
- perform other related duties as required.
Job Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
- University degree and advanced university studies in agriculture, or closely related field
- Five years of relevant experience in planning and implementing agricultural investment operations, including elaboration of feasibility studies and relevant field work in developing and/or transition countries
- Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish, limited knowledge of the other two, or Arabic or Chinese or Russian
Salary
Level P-3 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of variable element or post adjustment) from US 78,979 to US 101,637 (without dependants) and from US 84,611 to US 109,271 (with dependants)
Contact Information
TO APPLY:
Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants.
Send your application to:
V.A CP-TCI-017/09
Director, Investment Centre Division
FAO Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome ITALY
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