Investment Operations Specialist

Overview

The FAO Investment Centre (CFI) seeks qualified candidates for various specialization profiles to provide technical advice, expertise, and capacity development for investment operations in agrifood systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in identifying, assessing, and preparing investment operations.
• Lead or participate in teams for implementation support and final evaluation of investment operations.
• Advise governments on preparing studies, strategies, and national sector/sub-sector investment plans.
• Advise on developing inclusive and sustainable food systems.
• Formulate and deliver monitoring and evaluation, communication, and capacity development strategies.
• Prepare reports for government and financing partners.
• Promote international cooperation and collaboration for new investment opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Experience

At least one year of professional experience in conducting agricultural/rural sector/subsector analytical studies, and/or in planning, design, supervision of agricultural and rural investment operations, including elaboration of feasibility studies and implementation of agricultural and rural investment operations in developing countries and/or countries in transition.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in economics, agricultural economics, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, agribusiness management, natural resource management, irrigation and drainage engineering, rural infrastructure engineering, communication, social sciences, international relations or a related field as appropriate for the specific profile, or relevant educational background including specific academic or technical qualifications within the required field of expertise.

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