Young Professional Officer (Economist)

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ppGloJobs analysis estimates not the employer's figures /p 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 OECD-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 position is located in the Markets and Trade Division (EST) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. /p h3Reporting Lines /h3 pThe Young Professional Officer (Economist) reports to the Team Leader, Food and Agricultural Market Analysis team, under the overall guidance of the EST Director. /p h3Technical Focus /h3 pThe incumbent will provide technical, statistical and analytical inputs, databases and related products and services to support the work of the Food and Agricultural Market Analysis team on agricultural commodity markets, including monitoring of market developments and conducting quantitative analysis on commodity prices, macroeconomic linkages, energy market linkages, and policy analysis. /p h3Key Results /h3 pResearch, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of assigned projects, products and services.



/p h3Key Functions /h3 ulliAnalyses relevant technical social, economic, environmental, and technology information, data and/or statistics for input in various documents. /liliMaintains records and updates databases and web pages. /liliProvides technical support to various projects. /liliCollaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc. /liliParticipates in the organization and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners. /li /ul h3Specific Functions /h3 ulliSupports the development, maintenance and quality assurance of databases and indicators on agricultural commodity markets and prices. /liliContributes to economic and quantitative analyses on factors affecting agricultural commodity markets, including price dynamics, macroeconomic linkages and trade-related developments. /liliAssists in the preparation of analytical outputs, such as reports, technical notes, policy briefs, presentations and datasets, including the production of the Commodity Market Review report. /liliProvides support in the monitoring and assessment of market developments, emerging issues, policy changes and other factors affecting agricultural commodity markets and identifies their potential implications. /liliSupports the organization of meetings, workshops and technical consultations, including preparation of background materials and follow-up activities in the field of agricultural commodity markets. /liliContributes to capacity development activities, including the development of training materials,



analytical tools and knowledge products on topics related to agricultural commodity markets. /liliPerforms other duties as required. /li /ul h3Candidates Will Be Assessed Against the Following /h3 ulliAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics, agricultural economics, macroeconomics, international trade, development economics, or a related field. /liliOne year of relevant experience in economic research and quantitative analysis, including experience in international markets and trade, econometrics and/or economic modelling, and database management. /liliWorking knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). /liliResults Focus /liliTeamwork /liliCommunication /liliBuilding Effective Relationships /liliKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /li /ul h3Technical/Functional Skills /h3 ulliWork experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable. /liliAcademic/professional background in economics, with a foundation in empirical economics and quantitative analysis. /liliRelevance of experience in commodity market analysis and economic research, including familiarity with statistical and econometric methods will be an asset. /liliDemonstrated experience in programming with MATLAB, R, Stata, Python, or other relevant programming languages. /liliRelevance of experience in the development and management of databases using macroeconomic data. /liliProven excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing. /liliA Ph.D. in relevant field is a strong asset. /li /ul pNB Please note that candidates should be 32 years of age or younger as of 31 December of the year of application. /p pPlease note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. /p pFAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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