Ph3Economist (Commodities) – FAO /h3 pApply for the bEconomist (Commodities) /b role at FAO. /p h3Organizational Setting /h3 pThe Markets and Trade Division (EST) monitors and analyses developments and trends in international, regional and national agricultural commodity markets, collects and disseminates up‑to‑date market and policy information for major traded commodities and those important to food security. It also undertakes forward‑looking outlook studies, analyzes trade policies, and provides technical support and capacity development to FAO Members. Through GIEWS, it issues early warnings on food shortfalls. EST produces flagship publications including bThe State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) /b and the OECD‑FAO Agricultural Outlook. The post is located in the Basic Foodstuffs Team at FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy. /p h3Reporting Lines /h3 pThe Economist reports to the Senior Economist (Commodity Markets)/Team Leader under the overall guidance of the Director, EST. /p h3Technical Focus /h3 ul liData collection and validation, market monitoring and assessment, short‑ and medium‑term market outlook, and price and policy analysis. /li /ul h3Key Results /h3 pResearch and analysis of information, data and statistics, and the maintenance and updating of related tools, methodologies, and databases to support programme products, projects, publications, and services. /p h3Key Functions /h3 ul liResearches and analyses data, statistics and information on agricultural, economic, trade, market, social, environmental, nutrition/food composition and/or gender related issues. /li liProduces technical reports, inputs for technical documents, divisional publications and web pages. /li liProvides technical, statistical and/or analytical services on studies, projects and assessments; backs field projects. /li liParticipates in development of technical, statistical and analytical tools, methodologies, systems, databases and indicators. /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: training workshops, seminars, major meetings and preparation of related information, materials, online tools and kits. /li liPromotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations. /li liParticipates in resource mobilization activities. /li /ul h3Specific Functions /h3 ul liLeads collection and validation of national production, trade, consumption, stocks and price statistics for food commodities in selected countries/regions; manages the system of country balance sheets used to generate supply, demand and trade estimates and forecasts. /li liMonitors and analyses global markets for food commodities; prepares market assessments for the Food Outlook, price commentaries for the 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; contributes to the divisional commodity policies database; prepares notes and briefs on key policy developments and emerging issues. /li liParticipates in generation of medium‑term projections for commodities and contributes to the annual OECD‑FAO Agricultural Outlook report. /li liPrepares papers, technical notes and policy briefs on economic aspects related to the commodities under coverage. /li liProvides strategic advice and insights on the commodities under coverage. /li liDevelops and contributes to project proposals for raising external voluntary contributions. /li liPerforms other tasks and duties as required. /li /ul h3Minimum Requirements /h3 ul liAdvanced university degree (Master’s 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 liProficiency in English (level C) and intermediate proficiency (level B) in another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). /li /ul h3Competencies /h3 ul liResults Focus /li liTeamwork /li liCommunication /li liBuilding Effective Relationships /li liKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /li /ul h3Technical/Functional Skills /h3 ul liExperience 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 liKnowledge of global food commodity markets. /li liExperience analysing meat or dairy markets is an asset. /li liProven ability to conduct analysis of production, consumption, stocks, trade and prices of agricultural commodities and prepare analytical reports. /li liKnowledge of analytical tools and software packages, including handling large datasets and price and policy analysis. /li liExperience providing policy support to countries. /li liExperience organising international meetings, seminars and workshops. /li liExperience working in multidisciplinary teams. /li liExcellent writing and verbal communication skills. /li /ul h3Job Posting /h3 pbPost Number: /b br/bClosure Date: /b 30/Dec/2025, 11:59:00 PMbr/bDuration: /b Fixed‑term: two years with possibility of extensionbr/bGrade Level: /b P-3br/bPrimary Location: /b Italy‑Rome /p h3Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement /h3 ul liFAO is committed to 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 liAll FAO staff are required to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to adhere to FAO’s values. /li liFAO has a zero‑tolerance policy for conduct 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 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 h3FAO Commitment to Sustainability /h3 pThe Food and Agriculture Organization contributes to the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework, supporting the transformation to a more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri‑food system for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind. /p pIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on the date and time settings of your personal device. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr