ECONOMIST
Job
Posting: 07/Sep/2022
Closure
Date: 06/Oct/2022, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational
Unit: FAO Investment Centre (CFIF)
Job
Type: Staff position
Type
of Requisition: Professional
Grade
Level: P-4
Primary
Location: Panama-Panama City
Duration: Fixed-term:
two years with the possibility of extension
Post
Number: 0024740
CCOG
Code: N/A
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
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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
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All selected candidates will
undergo rigorous reference and background checks
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All applications will be treated
with the strictest confidentiality
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FAO staff are subject to the
authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities
or offices of the Organization
The Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the
2030 Agenda through 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.
Organizational
Setting
The FAO Investment Centre
(CFI) aims to be the go-to place for investment and finance solutions that lead
to more efficient, sustainable, inclusive and resilient agrifood systems.
Working in over 120 countries, CFI provides a full suite of investment and
finance support to FAO Members. It partners with governments, international
financial institutions, national and international organizations, the private
sector, research institutions, academia and producer organizations to improve
the quality and quantity of agrifood investment. The Centre’s four main areas
of work include support to strategic investment planning and policy, public
investment, private investment, and innovative finance. These are complemented
by the knowledge of investment and capacity development for investment programs
that serve to share knowledge more widely and position the Centre as a trusted
voice on investment and finance.
CFI is a multidisciplinary
Centre comprising the Director’s office, which leads on strategy and business
development, knowledge management, communication and administration, and five
regional services: Asia and the Pacific; Near East and North Africa, and Europe
and Central Asia; West and Central Africa; East and Southern Africa; and Latin
America and the Caribbean.
The post is part of the Latin
America and the Caribbean Service (CFIF) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI) and
is located in the FAO Sub regional Office for Mesoamerica (SLM) in Panama City,
Panama.
Reporting
lines
The Economist reports to the
Chief, Latin America and the Caribbean Service of the FAO Investment Centre and
works in close collaboration with the Head of the Sub regional Office for
Mesoamerica.
Technical
Focus
Provide analytical and
technical support on economic and financial aspects for the formulation,
implementation and evaluation of investment policies, strategies, programs and
projects in food and agriculture, rural development, natural resources
management and agro-processing.
Key
Results
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Delivering investment and finance support
solutions through the provisions of technical expertise/assistance and support
to capacity development, in collaboration with country stakeholders and
cooperating partners, to achieve impact at scale in the transformation of
agrifood systems within the scope of the FAO Strategic Framework.
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Key Functions
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Participates in, and eventually leads,
multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in the identification and
preparation of investment and finance support initiatives in the fields of food
security, agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and
agro-processing, and participates in pre-appraisal and appraisal missions.
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Participates in, and eventually leads,
multidisciplinary teams for the implementation support and the preparation of
final evaluation of investment and finance support solutions.
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Provides technical expertise for the
preparation of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resources
management and agro-processing studies and strategies, in the formulation of
national sector and/or sub-sector investment plans and programs.
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Supports the development of inclusive and
sustainable food systems involving producers, their organizations, other
private sector actors, civil society organizations and governments.
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Formulates and delivers capacity development
initiatives in the areas of food and agriculture, rural development, natural
resources management and agro-processing investment support to government
staff, non-state actors and private sector organizations.
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Prepares documents in accordance with the
requirements of FAO, governments and financial partners.
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Provides support in task organization,
selection of consultants, preparation of terms of reference and in ensuring the
quality of outputs.
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Promotes international cooperation and
collaboration leading to new investment opportunities and cooperative
agreements, advocates best practices and effective policy dialogue, and
provides technical expertise at international meetings.
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Establishes, promotes and maintains
relationships with relevant Strategic Programs, FAO Technical Units and
Decentralized Offices in order to ensure best synergies between investment,
policy and innovation work in support to Member countries.
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Participates in resource mobilization
activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate Strategy.
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Provides guidance and advice to junior staff.
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Specific Functions
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Provides contributions to the design of
investment operations, such as the development of the project logical/results
framework, the monitoring and evaluation system, and the costing of investment
operations.
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Assesses the feasibility and viability of
investment proposals through studying market prospects, prices, costs and
risks, and carrying out financial and economic analysis Evaluates the
performance of investment projects or programs during implementation and their
impact after completion, and make recommendations for enhancing design of
future operations.
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Assesses investment implications of food
security, agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and
agro-processing policies, national plans and programs, including poverty
alleviation, and climate change adaptation and mitigation.
CANDIDATES
WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum
Requirements
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Advanced University degree in economics,
agricultural economics, natural resources economics, agribusiness management or
a closely related field.
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Seven years of relevant experience in the
practical application of economic analysis to development issues, including
analytical studies, and/or in the formulation and implementation of food
security, agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and
agro-processing investment operations in developing countries and/or countries
in transition.
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Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of
English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official
language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies
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Results Focus
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Teamwork
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Communication
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Building effective relationships
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Knowledge sharing and continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional
Skills
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Work experience in more than one location or
area of work, particularly in field positions.
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Extent and relevance of experience in food
security, agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and
agro-processing analytical studies, feasibility studies and program evaluation,
and/or in participating in public-private policy dialogue to promote
investment.
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Extent and relevance of experience in
participating in multidisciplinary teams for the preparation of strategies and
sector studies as well as formulation, implementation support or evaluation of
food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and
agro-processing investment operations, with focus on financial and economic
aspects.
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Extent and relevance of experience in
investment design, implementation support and evaluation procedures of FAO’s
main development partners, in particular the World Bank, the International Fund
for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and other partner International Financial
Institutions (IFIs).
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Knowledge of the context as well as partners
and institutions of the specific sub region would be an asset.
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Relevance of experience in capacity development
for the design and implementation of food security, agriculture, rural
development, natural resources management and agro-processing investments.
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Demonstrated experience in dealing with
government officials, development partners and other country stakeholders.
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Demonstrated capacity to write technical
reports in English.
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Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of
Spanish would be an asset.
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,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
CONDITIONS
OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation
and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and
benefits, click on the following link:
http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm
Other benefits, subject to eligibility,
include:
Dependency allowances
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Rental subsidy
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Education grant for children
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Home leave travel
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30 working days of annual leave per year
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Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint
Staff Pension Fund
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International health insurance; optional life insurance
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Disability protection
FAO encourages a positive
workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce.
FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full
to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
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elements of family-friendly policies
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flexible working arrangements
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Standards of conduct.
HOW
TO APPLY
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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
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Candidates are requested to attach a letter of
motivation to the online profile
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Once your profile is completed, please apply,
and submit your application
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Please note that FAO only considers higher
educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized
in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the
International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at
http://www.whed.net/
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Candidates may be requested to provide
performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of
past and present work, character, education, military and police records to
ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment
qualifications
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Incomplete applications will not be considered
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Personal information provided on your
application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s
behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of
applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services.
You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application.
You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such
case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
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Only applications received through the FAO
recruitment portal will be considered
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Your application will be screened based on the
information provided in your online profile
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We encourage applicants to submit the
application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have
queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
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