Programme and Business Development and Resource Mobilization Consultant

Rome

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

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Organizational Setting

The Business Development and Resource Mobilization Division (PSR) leads and coordinates the mobilization of voluntary

contributions in support of the Organization’s strategic priorities. PSR manages FAO’s relations with resource partners, strategically

matching partners’ interests to those of the Organization, and supports the negotiation of agreements. It mounts marketing

campaigns around global concerns, provides market and business intelligence and positioning services to management as well as

resource mobilization capacity development opportunities to decentralized and headquarter offices. PSR also oversees global

programme and project reporting to resource partners. It strives to assure the highest quality of development results, through

providing project cycle oversight and support, and policy design for operational modalities and outsourcing.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent would report to the Senior Programme Manager of PSRB.

Technical Focus

Resource Mobilization, Business Development and Programming Support, Resource Partner Relations, and capacity development.

Tasks and responsibilities

The Programme and Business Development Consultant will\:

Support the development and active management of FAO’s Business Development Portfolio content and tools, in adapting to new opportunities and realities, for example FAO’s COVID-19 Response
Support key programmes and business modelling, in response to emerging issues and priorities (e.g. Agrinvest and innovative financing)
Support market intelligence, scoping and matching resource partner priorities to priority programmes
Support regional and country business development and resource mobilization
Support capacity development activities and the development of guidance and tools, in particular in support of country offices

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

University degree and Masters in a relevant field (Business Administration, International Affairs, Development Studies, Politics, Economics etc.)
At least 2 years of relevant experience
Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian

FAO Core Competencies