Economist (Commodities) - Roma, Italia - FAO

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Economist (Commodities)

Job Posting: 11/Apr/2023

Closure Date: 02/May/2023, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit:

EST

Job Type:
Staff position

Type of Requisition:
Professional

Grade Level:
P-4

Primary Location:
Italy-Rome

Duration:
Fixed-term: 2 years with possibility of extension

Post Number:
CCOG Code: 1L09

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- 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

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 Markets and Trade Division (EST) monitors and analyses trends in international, regional and national agricultural commodity markets, collecting and disseminating comprehensive market and policy information on the major traded commodities and those important to food security.

It also undertakes outlook studies, covering both the short
- and medium-terms. The Division analyses issues that affect global food and agricultural trade, including policy analysis of trade measures and agreements, and provides technical support and capacity development to Member countries in all these areas. Through its Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS), the Division is also responsible for FAO's early warnings on food shortfalls and food security problems. The Division also houses the secretariats of the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP) and of its subsidiary Intergovernmental Groups (IGGs), the G20 Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), and the World Banana Forum (WBF).

The post is located in the Basic Foodstuffs team of the Markets and Trade Division (EST) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines

The Economist (Commodities) reports to the responsible Senior Economist (Commodity Markets and Policies)/Team Leader and the overall guidance of the Director,
EST.

Technical Focus
The Economist (Commodities) will lead the Divisional work on the oilseeds complex, including market monitoring and assessment, short
- and medium-term outlook for oilseeds and their by-products (oils and meals), price and policy analysis, preparation of technical reports and contributions on the markets of oilseeds and their by-products, and service the Intergovernmental Group (IGG) on Oilseeds, Oils and Fats.

Key Results

Comprehensive technical, statistical, analytical and/or policy analysis services and the development of specialized tools, methodologies, systems and/or databases to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of the programme of work and related products, projects, publications and services.

Key Functions

Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams and shortterm work groups, leads and/or participates in Divisional teams, participates in Organizationwide committees, project teams, and working groups and provides specialized expertise on international technical networks and or technical policy and standard setting bodies.
Develops technical, statistical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and related tools, methodologies, systems and databases, etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of the programmes of work, products, projects and services.
Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative tools and methodologies, flagship publications/technical reports and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical specialist and/or policy advice and expertise.
Responds to requests and provides technical/policy advice, assistance and solutions to Regional, Subregional and Country Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
Promotes international cooperation and collaboration, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international meetings and conferences.
Collaborates in capacity development activities involving knowledge sharing, the organization of training workshops, seminars, and meetings as well as the development of