Job Posting: 02/Jun/2022
Closure Date: 07/Jul/2022, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: Animal Production and Health Division (NSA)
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional Project
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Up to 11 months (renewable)
Post Number: N/A
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Organizational Setting
The Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) assists FAO members in the development of sustainable livestock systems. It hosts intergovernmental bodies, multi-stakeholder initiatives and knowledge networks that provide information and technical and policy support to development efforts, including emergency preparedness and response. The Division has expertise in animal health (One Health), animal production and genetics, and livestock sector analysis and policy.
The post is located in the Livestock Information, Sector Analysis and Policy Branch (NSAL). NSAL provides information services and carries out analysis in support of technical and policy interventions towards sustainable livestock, focusing on social, economic and environmental goals. The incumbent will be located within the Livestock Policy Lab (LPL) in NSAL. The LPL provides evidence-based analytical support to national, regional and global policy processes and initiatives related to sustainable livestock.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the Chief, NSAL, the direct supervision of the LPL Policy Officer and in collaboration with FAO colleagues, the incumbent will contribute to FAO Strategic Objectives.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will conduct economic analysis related to livestock-environment related issues. The ideal candidate is familiar with the use of economic methods (econometric/computable general equilibrium / cost-benefit) for policy analysis. She/he is able to design suitable empirical strategies in order to respond to specific policy questions related to livestock-environment analysis. She/he is able to interpret the results, communicate the findings for different purposes, and engage with experts on the methodological details of the analysis. The evidence-based support provided by the incumbent will feed into the preparation of a wide range of sectoral strategies, investment programs, policy reports, and analytical papers.
Tasks and responsibilities
Consultants and PSA subscribers will:
• Provide technical and policy advice to support the formulation of livestock-environment related policy instruments, sectoral strategies, and investment programs.
• Provide technical and policy advice to facilitate the analysis of livestock-environment specific issues related to sustainability, productivity, and livelihoods.
• Conduct literature surveys on lessons learned from the use and application of different policy instruments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Conduct economic policy analysis to assess the economic, social, and environmental implications of adopting different policy instruments to reduce emissions
• Carry out quantitative economic analysis of livestock-environment programmes/strategies/policies, assessing their impact on livelihoods, welfare, productivity, and environment related outcomes;
• Contribute to the development of technical products to support evidence-based policy reform processes with a focus on transformation strategies;
• Conduct analytical studies on specific livestock policy issues in relation to productivity, environment, livelihood and household welfare analysis.
• Contribute to the drafting of actionable and high-quality policy recommendations, technical reports and policy briefs;
• Participate in, organize or facilitate high-level policy meetings, roundtables or other events related to livestock policy reform, with a focus on food systems transformation;
• Support capacity development activities benefitting governments, counterparts and other partners.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in economics, environmental economics, agricultural economics, development economics, or in any other related field.
• At least four years of relevant experience in quantitative economic policy analysis;
• Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese and Russian (for consultants). Working knowledge of English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian (for PSAs).
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Extent and relevance of experience in economic analysis of environmental issues applying Integrated Assessment Models, Computable General Equilibrium Models, Econometric Models, or Cost-Benefit Models
• Work experience in one or more developing countries, preferably in Sub Saharan Africa, South Asia, or Latin America;
• Familiarity with providing policy advice to governments in developing countries;
• Knowledge of current political economic conditions in developing countries, and ability to analyse the policy context at country level building on political economy tools;
• Capacity to interact with government officials on key policy issues affecting livestock sustainability;
• Experience in communicating with government officials and ability to present the key results in concise and effective manner.
• Extended experience in conducting quantitative policy analysis.
• Extended experience in analytical writing supported by a publication record in peer review journals.
Ability to mobilize resources.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
Please 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) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
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Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
HOW TO APPLY
• To 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;
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;
• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
• Please 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) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
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