About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to achieving the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems. The FAO Investment Centre (CFI) provides investment and finance solutions in over 120 countries. In 2025, CFI started implementing the TERRA programme (‘Transforming and Empowering Resilient and Responsible Agribusiness’) in partnership with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and the European Union Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA). The position is located in the Office of the Director (CFID) of the FAO Investment Centre at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, focusing on analytical and technical support for agrifood lending and value chains.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive UN compensation and benefits package
- Dependency allowances
- Rental subsidy
- Education grant for children
- Home leave travel
- 30 working days of annual leave per year
- Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
- International health insurance and optional life insurance
- Disability protection
- Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in agriculture, agro-industry, business administration, economics, agricultural economics, agribusiness, finance, political sciences, or a closely related field from an institution recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Seven years of relevant experience in the practical application of agrifood lending, value chain analysis and development, agribusiness and market development, agrifood processing, including experience in formulating and/or implementing agricultural investment and finance solutions in developing countries and/or countries in transition.
- Working knowledge (proficiency level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
Required documents
- Online profile containing employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: 29/Jul/2026
- Closure Date: 26/Aug/2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and create or sign in to your online profile.
- Ensure your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.
- Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the closure date.
Additional information
- Post Number: 2011133
- Grade Level: P-4
- Type of Requisition: Professional Project
- Duration: Fixed-term for one year with the possibility of extension
- Primary Location: Rome, Italy
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non- and under-represented Members, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- You have an advanced degree and at least seven years of experience in agrifood lending, value chain analysis, or agribusiness development.
- You have practical experience in formulating investment solutions in developing countries or transition economies.
- You are proficient in English and have intermediate knowledge of a second official FAO language.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is based in Rome and is a fixed-term one-year appointment, which may be extended.
- You should be prepared to work within the specific framework of the TERRA programme and its partnership with CDP and the EU.
- The position requires a strong analytical background in finance and agribusiness.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a great fit for a finance or agribusiness professional looking to apply their technical skills to sustainable development. It offers the chance to work at the intersection of investment and agrifood systems, providing valuable experience in international development finance and program implementation.
Our take
Professionals with a strong background in agrifood finance and investment who are looking for a specialized role at FAO headquarters should apply.
Ready to apply?
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