Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
The Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands (SAP) is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing strategies and projects that drive the transformation of food systems, agriculture and rural development across the Pacific. It fosters and maintains relationships with subregional institutions and governments.

FAO SAP is implementing the EU-funded Accelerating Food Systems Transformation through a Scalable Success Model (GCP/GLO/1277/EC) project in Fiji. The project supports evidence-based food systems transformation through strengthened agrifood value chains, investment planning, financing mechanisms and strategic partnerships that promote sustainable public and private investment in Fiji's agrifood sector.

FAO is seeking to recruit a National Value Chain Analyst to support implementation of these activities in Fiji.

Reporting Lines

The National Value Chain Analyst will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Subregional Coordinator for the Pacific Islands and the direct supervision of the Policy Officer. The incumbent will work closely with the National Investment Facilitation and Public-Private Partnership Consultant, the United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub, FAO Agricultural Officer, relevant government counterparts and other project stakeholders.

Technical Focus

The National Value Chain Analyst will provide technical expertise to strengthen agrifood value chain analysis and support evidence-based investment planning in Fiji.
The assignment focuses on assessing priority agrifood value chains, identifying constraints and investment opportunities, integrating nutrition, gender and climate considerations, and providing technical evidence to support agrifood investment planning and stakeholder engagement.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Prepare an inception report.
• Undertake value chain assessments for priority agrifood commodities.
• Assess production systems, market linkages, value chain performance and investment opportunities.
• Analyze gender, nutrition and climate considerations across priority value chains.
• Assess post-harvest losses and identify opportunities for value addition.
• Develop investment entry-point analyses and recommendations for nutrition-sensitive value chain development.
• Provide technical inputs to support agrifood investment planning and partnership development.
• Contribute technical findings and recommendations to the National Agrifood Investment Forum.
• Prepare the final consultancy report.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• University Degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food Systems, Rural Development, Economics, Development Studies or a related field.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in value chain analysis, agribusiness, agricultural economics, market analysis, rural development or related fields.
• Working knowledge of English.
• National of Fiji.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Demonstrated experience in agrifood value chain analysis, agricultural economics, agribusiness or market systems development.
• Experience undertaking value chain, market or investment analyses.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder consultations and multi-sector coordination.
• Strong analytical, technical writing and report preparation skills.
• Knowledge of agrifood systems, value chain development and sustainable food systems is desirable.
• Experience working with government institutions, development partners or United Nations agencies is desirable.
• Experience working in Fiji or the Pacific region would be an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• 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/
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.