PpJob Description - Economist (Commodities) ) /p pJob Description /p h3Job Posting /h3 p09/Dec/2025 /p h3Closure Date /h3 p30/Dec/2025, 11:59:00 PM /p h3Organizational Unit /h3 pEST /p h3Job Type /h3 pStaff position /p h3Type of Requisition /h3 pProfessional /p h3Primary Location /h3 pItaly-Rome /p h3Duration /h3 pFixed-term: two years with possibility of extension /p h3Post Number /h3 h3CCOG Code /h3 p1L09 /p h3IMPORTANT NOTICE /h3 pPlease note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device. The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. /p h3FAO Commitment /h3 ul liFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /li liQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non- and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply /li liEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /li liFAO, 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 /li liAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /li liAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /li liFAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization /li /ul pFAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. 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. /p h3Organizational Setting /h3 pThe Markets and Trade Division (EST) monitors and analyses developments and trends in international, regional and national agricultural commodity markets and the factors affecting them, collecting and disseminating up-to-date and comprehensive market and policy information for the major traded commodities and those important to food security. It also undertakes forward‑looking outlook studies. The Division analyses issues that affect global food and agricultural markets and trade, including analysis of trade policies and agreements, and provides technical support and capacity development to FAO Members in all these areas. Through its Global Information and Early Warning System on Food and Agriculture (GIEWS), the Division is responsible for FAO's early warnings on food shortfalls and food security problems. EST is also responsible for the production of FAO flagship publication The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) and the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development – FAO Agricultural Outlook. The Division houses the secretariats of the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP) and its subsidiary Intergovernmental Groups (IGGs), the G20 Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) and the World Banana Forum (WBF). /p pThe post is located in the Basic Foodstuffs Team, Markets and Trade Division (EST) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. /p h3Reporting Lines /h3 pThe Economist (Commodities) reports to the responsible Senior Economist (Commodity Markets)/Team Leader under the overall guidance of the Director, EST. /p h3Technical Focus /h3 pThe Economist (Commodities) will contribute to the Division's work on food commodities, including data collection and validation, market monitoring and assessment, short‑ and medium‑term market outlook, and price and policy analysis. /p h3Key Results /h3 pResearch and analysis of information, data and statistics, and the maintenance and updating of related tools, methodologies, and/or databases to support the delivery of programme products, projects, publications, and services. /p h3Key Functions /h3 ul liResearches and analyses (agricultural, economic, trade, market, social, environmental, nutrition/food composition and/or gender related) data, statistics and information to provide technical, statistical and/or policy related information and analysis to support the delivery of economic and social development programmes work, products, projects, publications and services. /li liProduces a variety of technical reports and input for technical documents, divisional publications and/or web pages. /li liProvides technical, statistical and/or analytical services on various studies, projects and/or assessments and provides technical back‑stopping to field projects. /li liParticipates in the development of improved/updated technical, statistical and/or analytical tools, methodologies, systems, databases and/or key social/ economic/ environmental/ nutritional and/or early warning indicators, etc. /li liParticipates in multi‑disciplinary teams, collaborates with other Divisions/Offices/Centres on work groups and committees and promotes best practices. /li liCollaborates in capacity development activities involving the planning and organising of training workshops, seminars, and major meetings and the preparation of related information, materials, on‑line tools and information kits. /li liPromotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations. /li liParticipates in resource mobilisation activities. /li /ul h3Specific Functions /h3 ul liLeads the collection and validation of national production, trade, consumption, stocks and price statistics for food commodities in selected countries/regions and manages the system of country balance sheets used to generate supply, demand and trade estimates and forecasts. /li liMonitors and analyses the global markets for food commodities; and prepares market assessments for the Food Outlook report, price commentaries for the monthly FAO Food Price Index, and market intelligence papers, notes and briefs. /li liConducts analytical studies on commodity markets and related policies and on cross‑commodity issues, including linkages with animal protein markets. /li liMonitors policies and industry measures affecting the markets and related sectors; contributes to the divisional commodity policies database; and prepares notes and briefs on key policy developments and emerging issues. /li liParticipates in the generation of medium‑term projections for commodities and contributes to the preparation of the annual OECD–FAO Agricultural Outlook report. /li liPrepares papers, technical notes and policy briefs on various economic aspects related to the commodities under coverage. /li liProvides strategic advice and insights on the commodities under coverage. /li liDevelops and contributes to the development of project proposals for raising external voluntary contributions. /li liPerforms other tasks and duties as required. /li /ul h3CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING /h3 ul liAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, agricultural economics or a related field. /li liFive years of relevant experience in economics, agricultural economics, qualitative and quantitative economic analysis of agricultural markets, trade and related policies. /li liWorking 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 liResults Focus. /li liTeamwork. /li liCommunication. /li liBuilding Effective Relationships. /li liKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement. /li liWork experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable. /li liExtent and relevance of experience in commodity market monitoring and assessment, outlook studies and projections. /li liExtent of knowledge of global food commodity markets. /li liExperience in analysing meat or dairy markets an asset. /li liProven ability to conduct analysis of production, consumption, stocks, trade and prices of agricultural commodities and prepare analytical reports and studies. /li liExtent of knowledge of relevant analytical tools and software packages, including in handling large datasets and conducting price and policy analysis. /li liExperience in providing policy support to countries. /li liExperience in organising international meetings, seminars and workshops. /li liRelevance of experience in working in multidisciplinary teams. /li liExcellent writing and verbal communication skills. /li /ul h3FAO Staff Values /h3 pFAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. /p h3GENERAL INFORMATION /h3 ul liExtension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds. /li liFAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. /li liAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. /li /ul h3CONDITIONS OF SERVICE /h3 pA competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: /p ul liDependency allowances /li liRental subsidy /li liEducation grant for children /li liHome leave travel /li li30 working days of annual leave per year /li liPension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund /li liInternational health insurance; optional life insurance /li liDisability protection /li /ul pFAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes: /p ul liElements of family‑friendly policies /li liFlexible working arrangements /li liStandards of conduct /li /ul h3HOW TO APPLY /h3 ul liTo apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills. /li liCandidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. /li liOnce your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. /li liPlease note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / UNESCO. The list can be accessed at These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings. /li liCandidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications. /li liIncomplete applications will not be considered. /li liPersonal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre‑screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application. /li liOnly applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. /li liYour application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile. /li liWe encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. /li /ul pIf you need help or have queries, please create a one‑time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr