Agricultural Value Chain Specialist
3 weeks ago
Job Title: Agricultural Value Chain Specialist
Job Summary:
FAO is seeking an Agricultural Value Chain Specialist to support the development of sustainable agricultural value chains in India. The successful candidate will work with farmers, companies, lenders, and investors to create finance mechanisms that support farmers in transitioning to high-potential national value chains.
Key Responsibilities:
- Compile, analyze, and synthesize green value chain/agri-business product case information for target audiences.
- Propose and develop targeted business models, assess financial and operational feasibility, and guide business development options.
- Support states in identifying and screening agricultural sector stakeholders, financial institutions, private sector, development banks, and investors to converge financing and investment in targeted value chains and agribusinesses.
- Develop training content and pedagogical tools for potential Agri-entrepreneurs and orientation of business development service providers.
- Identify pathways for accessing blended finance, broadened partnerships, and technical assistance by promoting platform responsible for defining investment in agribusinesses by aligning with key stakeholders/players.
Requirements:
- Masters in agricultural economics, agribusiness management, or a closely related field.
- At least five years of work experience in sustainable agricultural and Agri value chains or related fields with recognized technical expertise.
- Working knowledge of English and Hindi (both written and spoken).
- National of India or a resident with valid work permit.
FAO Core Competencies:
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills:
- At least five years of practical experience in the field of agriculture and rural development, working with local agriculture-dependent communities and development of enterprise support institutions.
- Strong coordination/organization/networking skills and experience in coordinating expert teams.
- Experience with value chain analysis in India.
- Experience in conducting agricultural/rural sector/subsector analytical studies.
- Experience in planning, design, supervision of agricultural and rural investment operations, including elaboration of agribusiness investment feasibility studies/food chain analyses/agricultural market studies in India.
- Experience in use of FAO's tool for small holder business development - Rural Invest.
- Experience working with or in international non-governmental and donor organizations (UN agencies, World Bank, IFAD, Asian Development Bank, etc.) with implementation of participatory projects.
- Outstanding inter-cultural communication, networking, and coordination skills.
- Good analytical and report writing skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English language with strong oral, written, and presentation skills and knowledge of local language will be an asset.
Additional Information:
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact:
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
- For other issues, visit the FAO employment website.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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