Market Development Specialist

Job Description

Title: Market Development Specialist

Company Name: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in agricultural science, Agri-Business, International Business or related discipline with post-graduation in market development or value chain development;

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Reporting Lines
∎ The NPP (Market Development) is a SC 9 position and will work under the overall supervision guidance of the FAO Head of Sub-Office, Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh and the direct supervision of the Team Leader, the incumbent will be responsible for food security issues, strategies and programmes to support the development, competitiveness, inclusiveness and improved impacts of agribusiness, food systems and value chain development in the project area. S/he will also contribute in developing and implementation of programmes and projects related to agribusiness, value chain development, food security and development of improved agricultural technological; and as requested, provide technical support to the Food Security Sector Coordinator.
∎ Technical Focus
∎ The incumbent will be responsible for development of the agricultural market systems and value chain in supporting the food security systems with stakeholders from the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Department of Fisheries (DoF), local government, community leaders and farmers` groups for improved market infrastructure and sales.
∎ Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide evidence-based analytical support to national, regional and local level initiatives related to food security, nutrition and sustainable food security systems;
∎ Analyze technical and policy issues, strategies and programmes to support the development, competitiveness, inclusiveness and improved impacts of agribusiness, food systems and value chain development;
∎ Participate in developing and reviewing information materials, technical papers and guidelines related to agricultural economics, agribusiness, value chain and food system development, such as agro-industrial, sector/sub-sector, food system and investment strategy development, market and policy analysis, business enabling environment, institutional strengthening; inclusive business models, entrepreneurship; contract farming, digital solutions/technologies for value chain development, marketing and market linkages; value chain finance, business support services; public-private platforms and partnership;
∎ Contribute to the appraisal of capacity building needs related to the development, competitiveness, inclusiveness and improved impacts of agribusiness and value chain development; and contribute to developing training materials and to training courses and activities;
∎ Contribute to the collection and dissemination of relevant data and information related to agricultural and development economics, agribusiness, food value chains and systems, including for example, trends and developments, approaches, impacts, lessons and good practices;
∎ Contribute to the organization of and/or participate in meetings, conferences, workshops, consultations and field visits as needed; contribute to building collaborations and partnerships;
∎ Perform other related duties, as required.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional work experiences with the United Nations or international development organizations on agricultural business or market development or agricultural value chain analysis;
∎ National of Bangladesh
∎ Professional experience with agro-based private sector entities will be an added advantage.
∎ FAO Core Competencies
∎ Results Focus
∎ Teamwork
∎ Communication
∎ Building Effective Relationships
∎ Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
∎ Technical/ Functional Skills
∎ Working knowledge of English is essential;
∎ Knowledge of national food systems and agricultural value chain systems;
∎ Proven track record of successful teamwork, good presentation/facilitation skills;
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills required;
∎ Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision;
∎ Self-motivation, willingness to learn and strong work ethics in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Application Deadline: 14 Dec 2020

Company Information:
∎ 5 Dec 2020
∎ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
∎ Business : UN Organization

Category: NGO/Development