About the opportunity
The position is located in the Near East, North Africa, Europe and Central Asia Service (CFIC) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Agribusiness Officer (Value Chains) provides analytical and technical support on agribusiness and agrifood value chains development, including on their economic competitiveness, sustainability performance, evolving market requirements, enabling policy environment and financing opportunities. This is done in close collaboration with relevant public and private sector stakeholders for the formulation and implementation of investment-related policies and strategies, investment programmes and projects, and capacity development activities.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package based on UN standards
- 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
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in agriculture, agro-industry, business administration, agribusiness, economics, agricultural economics and finance, or a closely related field
- Five years of relevant experience in value chain analysis and/or development, agribusiness operations, processing, market access, or closely related topics including experience in the analysis, formulation and/or implementation of agrifood investment operations in developing countries
- Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
Required documents
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
- Accurate and complete online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
When to apply
- Job Posting date: 05/Aug/2026
- Closure Date: 02/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile
- Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal
Additional information
- Post Number: 2011142
- Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
- CCOG Code: 1L09
- Grade Level: P-3
- Type of Requisition: Professional
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
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…
- Professionals with an advanced degree in agribusiness, agricultural economics, or a related field.
- Those with at least five years of experience in value chain analysis or agrifood investment operations in developing countries.
- Candidates interested in technical analytical support for the FAO Investment Centre.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial contract is fixed-term for one year with a possibility of extension.
- The role is on-site in Rome, Italy.
- Applicants must have intermediate knowledge of a second FAO official language.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity allows a professional to apply technical expertise in value chain analysis and agribusiness operations to influence investment-related policies and strategies for developing countries.
Our take
A strong fit for agribusiness experts with a mid-level professional background who want to contribute to agrifood value chain development in Rome.
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