Opportunité d’Emploi au sein de la FAO : Senior Agribusiness Specialist

Présentation de l’Organisation

FAO – Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’Alimentation et l’Agriculture est un acteur clé dans la lutte contre la faim et la promotion de la sécurité alimentaire à l’échelle mondiale. Avec 195 membres, dont 194 pays et l’Union Européenne, la FAO œuvre dans plus de 130 pays pour transformer les systèmes agroalimentaires en des solutions plus inclusives, durables et résilientes, s’inscrivant ainsi dans le cadre de l’Agenda 2030.

Description du Poste

Le poste de Senior Agribusiness Specialist est essentiel dans le cadre du projet intitulé « Transforming the Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management ». Ce projet, soutenu par le Green Climate Fund, vise à renforcer la résilience des pratiques agricoles face aux impacts du changement climatique en mettant l’accent sur l’autonomisation des femmes et des jeunes.

Responsabilités Principales

Les principales tâches incluent, sans s’y limiter :

1. Développement de Plans d’Affaires Résilients au Climat

• Accompagner les groupes de producteurs, en privilégiant les femmes et les jeunes, dans la création de plans d’affaires adaptés à l’agriculture résiliente.
• Réaliser des études de faisabilité pour garantir la viabilité économique des projets.
• Collaborer avec les Écoles Ouvertes pour intégrer la formation à l’entrepreneuriat pour les femmes.

2. Liens avec le Marché et Services Financiers

• Fournir des conseils techniques sur la création de liens avec des micro-financements.
• Faciliter l’accès des agriculteurs à des prestataires de services.
• Préparer des rapports sur des études de marché et des engagements financiers.

3. Renforcement des Capacités et Ateliers de Formation

• Concevoir et réviser des matériels de formation pertinents.
• Identifier les besoins de développement des compétences des groupes de producteurs.
• Encadrer des ateliers pour les femmes et les jeunes.

4. Innovations et Autonomisation Économique

• Développer des solutions innovantes pour promouvoir l’autonomisation économique des femmes et des jeunes.
• Collaborer avec des entreprises dirigées par des jeunes.

5. Suivi et Reporting

• Suivre les progrès des plans d’affaires et des intégrations financières.
• Documenter les leçons apprises et les bonnes pratiques.

Profil Recherché

Les candidats doivent posséder :

• Un Master ou un diplôme avancé en Agribusiness ou Économie Agricole.
• Un minimum de 8 ans d’expérience dans des programmes agricoles en soutien aux petits exploitants au Pakistan.
• Une bonne maîtrise de l’anglais et être un citoyen pakistanais.

Compétences Requises

Compétences essentielles incluent :

• Bonne connaissance des politiques administratives des Nations Unies.
• Capacité à communiquer efficacement en anglais.
• Compétences interpersonnelles excellentes et capacité à travailler en équipe multiculturelle.

Informations Complémentaires

La FAO ne prélève aucune taxe à aucune étape du processus de recrutement. Les candidatures reçues après la date limite ne seront pas acceptées. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez visiter le site de la FAO : FAO Emploi.

Salaire : Non spécifié | Localisation : Multan, Pakistan
Date d’affichage : 5 juin 2025
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📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:15:29 GMT

🏢 Entreprise : FAO

📍 Lieu : Multan, Punjab

💼 Intitulé du poste : Senior Agribusiness Specialist

💶 Rémunération proposée :

📝 Description du poste : Organizational SettingThe 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.FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO’s goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.
The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.
Specifically, FAO Country Offices:

• advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate;
• provide technical assistance and deliver core services;
• assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation;
• position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and
• ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), under the Green Climate Fund (GCF) project titled “Transforming the Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management,” is committed to enhancing the resilience of agricultural practices in Pakistan’s Indus River Basin. This initiative, which is the first FAO-led GCF project in Asia, is designed to address the impacts of climate change on agriculture, water management, and food security, with a particular focus on empowering women and youth through economic opportunities and innovation.Central to this project is the promotion of gender equality and the economic empowerment of women and youth in rural areas. The project supports the establishment of Farmer Field Schools, which serves as platforms for learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship, enabling male and women farmers to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to lead climate-resilient agricultural practices. Additionally, the project focuses on fostering youth engagement by creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs to participate in developing skills and knowledge to provide services to the farmers and enhance their access to climate resilient agriculture and on farm water management practices.
To support these efforts, FAO is seeking an Agribusiness Specialist who will play a key role in guiding farmers groups, including women and youth, in the development of climate-resilient business plans. This includes conducting feasibility studies to ensure the viability of these plans, facilitating access to markets, linking farmers with service providers, and integrating financial services to support sustainable growth. The specialist will also contribute to the creation of innovative solutions that enhance the economic resilience of women and youth, ensuring that they can actively participate in and benefit from sustainable agricultural practices.The project seeks to recruit an Agribusiness Specialist who will assist in the implementation of components 2 and 3 activities.The position is at SB4 SC9 level and based in Multan FAO Office but with frequent travel to the project districts in Punjab and Sindh ProvincesReporting LinesUnder the overall supervision of the GCF Technical Advisor, working very closely with International Technical Officers, Provincial Coordinators and Project Sectorial Specialists, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks and duties.Technical FocusProvide overall technical support on all aspects of agribusiness and value chain development in the ‘Transforming Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management’ Project.; and
Provide leadership in the design, development and implementation of activities related to agribusiness and value chains development withinTasks and responsibilities1. Development of Climate-Resilient Business Plans

• Guide farmers’ groups, with a focus on women and youth, in creating business plans tailored to climate-resilient agriculture.
• Conduct feasibility studies to ensure the economic viability of these business plans, considering local market dynamics, climate impacts, and financial sustainability.
• Collaborate with Women Open Schools to integrate entrepreneurial training for women, equipping them with the necessary skills to lead and manage climate-smart agricultural enterprises.

2. Market linkages, financial Services, and service provider engagement

• Provide technical guidance in the design and facilitation of market and micro-finance linkages for farmer groups under the project, in collaboration with various stakeholders, including Government and private sector actors
• Facilitate connections between farmers’ groups and agricultural service providers, ensuring equitable access to inputs, technologies, and support services that enhance productivity and resilience.
• Conduct market analyses to identify and secure profitable market opportunities for climate-smart agricultural products, with a special focus on empowering women and youth.
• Identify and engage financial institutions to provide tailored financial services and products that support the business plans of farmers, particularly those led by women and youth.
• Prepare reports on the outcomes of the feasibility studies, market analyses and financial services engagement

3. Capacity building and training workshops

• Develop and review training materials, information materials, technical papers and guidelines related to agribusiness, value chain and cropping system development
• Support capacity building activities regarding business development skills, including identification of capacity development needs of farmer groups, farmer facilitators, agrotechnicians through mobilizing support from government departments and relevant stakeholders
• Provide guidance to FAO project teams to support farmer groups who are oriented towards farming as a business; providing practical tools to ensure the recognition of and support for women and youth farmers as a key and underserved target group in agribusiness.
• Conduct a series of capacity building activities for GCF team with focus on farmers school facilitators
• Conduct a series of capacity building workshops for women and youth, conducted in collaboration with Women Open Schools and other local institutions, to enhance their skills in managing climate-smart agricultural enterprises.

4. Innovation and economic empowerment

• Develop and implement innovative solutions that promote the economic empowerment of women and youth in agriculture.
• Collaborate with youth-led enterprises and local innovators to introduce climate-smart technologies and practices that can be scaled across the Indus Basin.
• Provide ongoing technical support and capacity building for women and youth to ensure their active participation in the agricultural value chain.

5. Monitoring and Reporting

• Track the progress of the business plans, market linkages, and financial integration, ensuring that they align with the project’s gender and youth empowerment goals.
• Facilitate the documentation and sharing of lessons learned and good practices contributing to climate change resilience
• Gather, synthesise and disseminate key information relating to quality assurance of the good agribusiness practices
• Develop and review work plans, budgets and procurement plans, working hand in hand with technical officers and District teams.
• Represent the project and FAO in relevant technical working groups, forums and meetings.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

• Master’s/Advanced degree in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics
• Minimum 8 years working experience working on programmes supporting agriculture and agribusiness among smallholder farmers and farmer groups in Pakistan
• Working knowledge of English
• National of Pakistan

FAO Core Competencies

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

Functional and technical Skills

• Knowledge of United Nations and International Organizations’ administrative policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and fluent in English language
• Excellent interpersonal skills and to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment
• Respect for gender diversity and social inclusion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Selection Criteria

• Experience working in both public and private sector would be an asset.
• Limited knowledge of local languages of Punjab and Sindh could be an asset.
• Experience in delivering trainings related to field.
• Proven experience in working with smallholder farmers and rural communities in agribusiness and market linkages
• Strong analytical skills and experience in conducting market analyses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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
• 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.

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