FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS |
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Professional Vacancy Announcement No:
1265-ESC |
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Deadline For Application: |
1
January
2004 |
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Position Title |
COMMODITY SPECIALIST |
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Duty Station |
Rome |
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Grade Level |
P-2 |
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Duration |
Fixed term: 3 years |
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Cocg Code: |
1E02 |
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Organizational Unit
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BASIC FOODSTUFFS SERVICE, ESCB, Commodities and Trade Division, Economic and Social Department |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Basic Foodstuffs Service and the direct supervision of a Senior Commodity Specialist, will:
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- monitor and undertake economic analysis of agricultural commodity markets,
including developments in production, trade, consumption, prices and national
and international policies;
- participate in economic research on agricultural commodities, including
national and international policy issues, long-term outlook on supply, demand
and trade;
- participate in the collection, evaluation, updating and dissemination of
information on agricultural commodity markets; manage commodity databases;
- prepare drafts of notes and documents for publication;
- participate in the implementation of technical assistance and commodity
development projects;
- contribute to the preparation of and provide secretariat support to the
servicing of Intergovernmental Group meetings;
- perform other related duties as required.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
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- University Degree in Economics or
Agricultural Economics
- Three years of professional experience in
economic research and analysis with regard to international commodity
markets (M.Sc or equivalent postgraduate degree in the above fields may be
substituted for one year of the required experience; Ph.D or equivalent
degree may be substituted for two years of required experience)
- Working knowledge of English, French or
Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two
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SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
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- Extent of knowledge of economic aspects of production, consumption and
trade issues related to agricultural commodities
- Ability to prepare draft reports and articles for publication and make
presentations related to economic issues
- Communication and analytical skills
- Relevance of experience in using computer applications for
statistical/econometric work
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team
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Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
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REMUNERATION
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Level P-2 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for
post adjustment) from US$52,530 to US$64, 581 (without dependents) and from
US$56,004 to US$69,211 (with dependants).
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TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants
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Send your application to:
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V.A
1265-ESC
Chief, Basic Foodstuffs Service, ESCB
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 570 054495
E-mail:
Aliarslan.Gurkan@fao.org
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This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.
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FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT |
| Post Number: C/0090018 |