Human Resources Officer (Social Security)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Rome
Italy
December 13, 2025
Full-timeDecember 13, 2025
Technical Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) About
To meet the demands posed by major global trends in agricultural development and challenges faced by member nations, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has identified key priorities on which it is best placed to intervene. A comprehensive review of the Organization’s comparative advantages was undertaken which enabled strategic objectives to be set, representing the main areas of work on which FAO will concentrate its efforts in striving to achieve its vision and global goals.
An intergovernmental organization, FAO has 194 Member Nations, two associate members and one member organization, the European Union. Its employees come from various cultural backgrounds and are experts in the multiple fields of activity FAO engages in. FAO’s staff capacity allows it to support improved governance inter alia, generate, develop and adapt existing tools and guidelines and provide targeted governance support as a resource to country and regional level FAO offices. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, FAO is present in over 130 countries.
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established to lead international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's mission is to transform agrifood systems to achieve better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. The organization is actively involved in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and works in numerous countries to support sustainable agricultural practices and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. FAO employs a diverse workforce and operates in multiple countries, focusing on enhancing food security and nutrition globally.
Job Overview:
The Technical Specialist position at FAO involves providing high-level technical support and expertise in macroeconomic modeling and forecasting as part of the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). The role requires a deep understanding of agrifood systems and the ability to conduct economic scenario analyses that inform policy recommendations tailored to specific country contexts. The specialist will work closely with FAO regional and country offices to enhance their analytical capacity and support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This position is crucial for ensuring that agrifood systems are transformed in a way that is sustainable, inclusive, and resilient, aligning with FAO's strategic objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technical Specialist will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: preparing country situation analyses and analytical deep-dives to inform FAO's contributions to CCA and UNSDCF; identifying support needs and capacity gaps of country offices; analyzing structural and emerging challenges affecting agrifood systems; conducting analytical work using quantitative, qualitative, and geospatial data; supporting the development of modeling and forecasting tools; providing technical backstopping to country offices; collaborating with FAO experts across disciplines; and performing other related duties as required. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying data sources, ensuring quality control, and contributing to FAO's broader data agenda.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (MS or equivalent, PhD is desirable) in relevant fields such as economics, agricultural economics, international trade, environmental sciences, public policy, or data sciences. They should have significant experience in policy and economic analysis of food and agricultural issues, particularly using economy-wide modeling techniques. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required for Category B candidates, while Category A candidates must have at least 10 years of experience. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate a strong command of English and possess FAO core competencies such as results focus, teamwork, communication, and knowledge sharing.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced degree in economics, agricultural economics, international trade, environmental sciences, public policy, data sciences, or related fields. A PhD is considered desirable, indicating a higher level of expertise and research capability in the relevant areas.
Experience:
Candidates should have a substantial level of experience in policy and economic analysis, particularly in the context of food and agricultural issues. This includes experience with economy-wide modeling, such as computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling. The position requires at least 5 years of relevant experience for Category B candidates and at least 10 years for Category A candidates, highlighting the need for seasoned professionals who can navigate complex agrifood systems and provide actionable insights.
Languages:
A working knowledge of English at level C is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional UN languages is considered a strong asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate and collaborate in a multilingual environment.
Additional Notes:
The position is likely to be full-time and may involve temporary, high-priority assignments where specialized advisory or technical input is required. The role is designed for candidates who are willing to engage in international collaboration and contribute to FAO's mission of achieving food security and sustainable agricultural practices globally. Compensation and benefits details are not specified in the job ad.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established to lead international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's mission is to transform agrifood systems to achieve better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. The organization is actively involved in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and works in numerous countries to support sustainable agricultural practices and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. FAO employs a diverse workforce and operates in multiple countries, focusing on enhancing food security and nutrition globally.
Job Overview:
The Technical Specialist position at FAO involves providing high-level technical support and expertise in macroeconomic modeling and forecasting as part of the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). The role requires a deep understanding of agrifood systems and the ability to conduct economic scenario analyses that inform policy recommendations tailored to specific country contexts. The specialist will work closely with FAO regional and country offices to enhance their analytical capacity and support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This position is crucial for ensuring that agrifood systems are transformed in a way that is sustainable, inclusive, and resilient, aligning with FAO's strategic objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technical Specialist will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including: preparing country situation analyses and analytical deep-dives to inform FAO's contributions to CCA and UNSDCF; identifying support needs and capacity gaps of country offices; analyzing structural and emerging challenges affecting agrifood systems; conducting analytical work using quantitative, qualitative, and geospatial data; supporting the development of modeling and forecasting tools; providing technical backstopping to country offices; collaborating with FAO experts across disciplines; and performing other related duties as required. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying data sources, ensuring quality control, and contributing to FAO's broader data agenda.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (MS or equivalent, PhD is desirable) in relevant fields such as economics, agricultural economics, international trade, environmental sciences, public policy, or data sciences. They should have significant experience in policy and economic analysis of food and agricultural issues, particularly using economy-wide modeling techniques. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required for Category B candidates, while Category A candidates must have at least 10 years of experience. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate a strong command of English and possess FAO core competencies such as results focus, teamwork, communication, and knowledge sharing.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced degree in economics, agricultural economics, international trade, environmental sciences, public policy, data sciences, or related fields. A PhD is considered desirable, indicating a higher level of expertise and research capability in the relevant areas.
Experience:
Candidates should have a substantial level of experience in policy and economic analysis, particularly in the context of food and agricultural issues. This includes experience with economy-wide modeling, such as computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling. The position requires at least 5 years of relevant experience for Category B candidates and at least 10 years for Category A candidates, highlighting the need for seasoned professionals who can navigate complex agrifood systems and provide actionable insights.
Languages:
A working knowledge of English at level C is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional UN languages is considered a strong asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate and collaborate in a multilingual environment.
Additional Notes:
The position is likely to be full-time and may involve temporary, high-priority assignments where specialized advisory or technical input is required. The role is designed for candidates who are willing to engage in international collaboration and contribute to FAO's mission of achieving food security and sustainable agricultural practices globally. Compensation and benefits details are not specified in the job ad.
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