Ph3Overview /h3pOrganizational setting: FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO\'s goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure people have regular access to enough high-quality food. The Agrifood Economics and Policy Division (ESA) conducts economic research and policy analysis and provides evidence-based support to national, regional and global policy processes related to monitoring and analysing food and agricultural policies, agribusiness and value chain development, rural transformation, food security and nutrition, information and analysis, resilience, bioeconomy and climate-smart agriculture. The Division leads the production of two FAO flagship publications: The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) and The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI). It also leads the technical work on SDG2 without breaching the 1.5C threshold. The post of Senior Economist is located in the Food Security and Nutrition and Resilience (FSN-R) Pillar of the ESA Division at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. /ph3Reporting Lines /h3pThe Senior Economist reports to the Director, ESA. /ph3Technical Focus /h3pThis position will lead the division work related to food security and nutrition and resilience (FSN-R), with primary responsibility for overseeing the editorial process of the SOFI report and guiding the work on resilience. It will involve managing and contributing to technical analysis in support of the FSN-R pillar, ensuring the integration of evidence-based insights into the report and related outputs. The role will also foster collaboration with other UN agencies, research centres, and academic institutions to strengthen the analytical foundation of the work. In addition, the position will provide policy advice grounded in robust evidence to support national and international efforts to enhance FSN and resilience. /ph3Key Results /h3pLeadership and conceptual thinking for the development and implementation of comprehensive technical, statistical and/or analytical frameworks to support the programme of work and related products, projects and services in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework. /ph3Key Functions /h3ulliManages or leads highly specialized or multidisciplinary teams and provides technical leadership in high-level policy analysis missions or projects, policy networks and/or international policy setting bodies. /liliLeads the work carried out by Technical or Policy Officers in the Regional Office in collaboration with colleagues from Subregional Offices and headquarters in relation to policy and governance work under the FAO Strategic Framework. /liliAdvocates strategic partnerships, best practices and policy dialogue in support of enhanced policies and governance for food security and nutrition, sustainable agriculture and food systems. /liliInteracts with UN Regional and Country Teams to improve cross-sectoral policies and strategies concerning agriculture, food security, nutrition and sustainable development. /liliEngages with development partners, including international financial institutions, to advocate and strengthen the linkages between knowledge and policy work with investments in food security and nutrition, sustainable agriculture and food systems. /liliAnalyses regional and country-level issues to provide input into the identification of country and regional priorities and requirements. /liliDesigns, implements and monitors regional and subregional policy work programmes supporting budgets and/or resourcing strategies. /liliPlans, organizes and participates in capacity development activities involving the provision of technical advice and assistance, and oversees the development of related materials, on-line tools and information kits. /liliRepresents the Organization at international/inter-governmental meetings and conferences. /li /ulh3Specific Functions /h3ulliLeads the preparation of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, as well as other analytical studies, technical reports, policy briefs, and knowledge products related to food security and nutrition, and resilience (FSN-R). /liliOversees the development and application of innovative methodologies and analytical tools to assess food security and nutrition and resilience outcomes at individual, household and country levels. /liliGuides the integration of evidence-based analysis into FSN-R-related workstreams, ensuring consistency, rigor, and relevance to policy priorities. /liliProvides technical leadership and mentoring to staff, supporting the design and use of advanced economic techniques, including econometric modeling, impact evaluation, and quantitative policy analysis. /liliCollaborates with other UN agencies, UN Country Teams, development partners, and national governments to strengthen cross-sectoral policy approaches to agriculture, food security, nutrition, and sustainable development. /liliBuilds and maintains partnerships with academic institutions, research centres, and think tanks to enhance the scientific and analytical foundation of FSN-R-related work. /liliContributes to the formulation of policy advice and technical assistance based on rigorous evidence, supporting Member countries in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of FSN and resilience-related policies and programmes. /li /ulh3Minimum Requirements /h3ulliAdvanced university degree (Master\'s degree or equivalent) in economics, agricultural economics or a related field. /liliTen years of relevant experience in using various economic analysis methods across a wide range of topics, including food security and nutrition. /liliWorking knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). /li /ulh3Competencies /h3ulliResults Focus /liliLeading, Engaging and Empowering /liliCommunication /liliPartnering and Advocating /liliKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /liliStrategic Thinking /li /ulh3Technical/Functional Skills /h3ulliWork experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is essential. /liliExtent and relevance of experience in drafting and coordinating high-level analytical and flagship reports in a multilateral or intergovernmental context. /liliExtent and relevance of experience in performing multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral economic analysis across various thematic areas. /liliStrong understanding of policy processes at global, regional, and national levels, particularly those related to food security and nutrition, sustainable development, resilience and agrifood systems. /liliExcellent capacity to assess the quality of scientific evidence and translate them into actionable recommendations for decision makers. /liliExtent and relevance of experience in policy analysis and the provision of policy advice on FSN and resilience, including at the individual, household, community, and agrifood systems levels. /liliKnowledge of resilience concepts, metrics, and measurement approaches as they relate to agrifood systems, livelihoods, and shocks. /liliDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, building consensus and fostering partnerships across sectors and institutions. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr