National Policy Specialist

Job Description

Title: National Policy Specialist

Company Name: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 9 years

• Bachelor/Honors

• At least 9 years

• Advanced university degree in public policy, agricultural economics, rural development, or related discipline

• Minimum of 09 years of progressively responsible experience in agricultural policy, investment planning, or development projects, preferably in Bangladesh

• Working knowledge of English (level C);

• National of Bangladesh

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level: N/A

Duration: One year with possibility of extension

Tasks and responsibilities

• Actively participate in the development of regional investment plans for the six hotspots, integrating socio-economic, agro-ecological, climate risk and market profiles aligned with ATP and BDP2100 priorities.

• Review and align relevant national policies, strategies, and sectoral plans to ensure policy coherence in investment planning.

• Assist in policy and institutional analysis to identify gaps and enabling reforms for investment implementation in each agro-ecological zone.

• Provide technical input in developing a roadmap for resource mobilization by identifying and engaging with domestic and international partners and stakeholders.

• Contribute to the preparation of a strategic investor engagement framework, based on diagnostics, prioritization criteria, and feasibility considerations.

• Support data collection and validation from primary and secondary sources, in collaboration with other national consultants and technical experts.

• Facilitate stakeholder consultations in all six zones, ensuring inclusion of local governments, farmer organizations, private sector, and NGOs.

• Prepare briefing notes, working papers and presentations for technical meetings, inter-ministerial consultations, and donor engagement.

• Develop policy notes for DAE and MoA, including identifying priority topics, reviewing existing policies, collecting relevant data, and conducting socio-economic and environmental impact assessments to inform evidence-based, inclusive, and actionable policy recommendations.

• Provide technical advisory support to DAE, MoA, and stakeholders, including guidance on policy implementation, and strategies to address emerging challenges such as climate change, food security, and market access.

• Perform any other related tasks as required.