Investment Operations Specialist at Food and Agriculture Organization United Nations

Position: Investment Operations Specialist at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Apply for the Investment Operations Specialist position at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This full‑time on‑site role offers great opportunities for career growth and is part of FAO’s Investment Centre (CFI).
Key Information   Job type:
Non‑staff opportunities – Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Posting date: 20 Apr 2026 – Closure date: 28 Sep 2026 4:59PM
Primary location:
Various Locations (assignments from two to six weeks, or up to 11months when applicable)
Grade Level: N/A
Duration:
Assignments from two to six weeks, or up to 11months when applicable
Responsibilities   Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in the identification, assessment and preparation of investment operations in the fields of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation and participate in pre‑appraisal and appraisal missions.
Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams for the implementation support and the preparation of final evaluation of investment operations.
Advise governments, or provide technical expertise, in the preparation of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation studies and strategies, and in the formulation of national sector and/or sub‑sector investment plans and programmes (only for consultants).
Advise on developing, or support the development, of inclusive and sustainable food systems, involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, civil society organizations and government.
Lead the formulation, or formulate, and deliver monitoring and evaluation, communication and capacity development strategies and activities in the areas of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation, investment support to government staff, and non‑state actors and private sector organizations.
Prepare reports in accordance with government and financing partners’ requirements.
Promote international cooperation and collaboration leading to new investment opportunities and cooperative agreements, advocate best practices and effective policy dialogue and provide technical expertise at international meetings.
Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements   Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in economics, agricultural economics, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, agribusiness management, natural resource management, irrigation and drainage engineering, rural infrastructure engineering, communication, social sciences, international relations or a related field, or relevant educational background including specific academic or technical qualifications within the required field of expertise.
At least one year of professional experience in conducting agricultural/rural sector/sub‑sector analytical studies, and/or in planning, design, supervision of agricultural and rural investment operations, including elaboration of feasibility studies and implementation of agricultural and rural investment operations in developing countries and/or countries in transition.
Working knowledge (level

C) of English, French or Spanish. Limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian would be an asset.
FAO Core Competencies   Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills (extent and relevance of experience in leading, or participating in, multidisciplinary teams for the preparation of strategies and sector studies as well as formulation, implementation support or evaluation of food security, nutrition, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and climate change adaptation and/or mitigation investment operations)
Additional Information   FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture. Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non‑and under‑represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
FAO employs a zero‑tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to its strategic objectives and operations.

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