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Young Professional Officer (Economist)

FAORome,Italy
Category | Grade:ProfessionalDeadline:7 Sep 2026 (21 days left)Job ID:2601700Posted on:10 Aug 2026 (7 days ago)
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Job Description

Provides quantitative evidence on agricultural commodity markets by maintaining quality-assured databases and indicators, analysing prices, trade and macroeconomic linkages, and producing reports, briefs and datasets. The officer also monitors policy developments and supports training and technical consultations.

Key Details

Department

Markets and Trade Division (EST)

Position details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

1 year

Category

Professional

Arrangement

Onsite

Education

Postgraduate degree or equivalent

Contract duration

Two years, with possibility of extension

Language Requirements

Required

English, Another official language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and quality-assure agricultural commodity market and price databases
  • Analyse commodity prices, macroeconomic linkages, trade developments and market drivers
  • Prepare analytical reports, technical notes, policy briefs, presentations and datasets
  • Contribute to production of the Commodity Market Review
  • Monitor market developments, emerging issues and policy changes
  • Assess implications of developments for agricultural commodity markets
  • Support meetings, workshops and technical consultations
  • Develop training materials, analytical tools and knowledge products

Role Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in economics, agricultural economics, macroeconomics, international trade, development economics or a related field
  • At least one year of economic research and quantitative analysis experience
  • Experience with international markets and trade, econometrics, economic modelling or database management
  • English
  • Another FAO official language
  • No more than 32 years of age as of 31 December of the application year

Desired Criteria

  • Commodity-market research and empirical economics experience
  • Statistical and econometric-methods experience
  • Macroeconomic database development and management experience
  • Work experience in more than one location or field position
  • Doctoral degree

Skills to Have

Tools Knowledge

Additional info

  • Fixed-term appointment for two years with possibility of extension
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered without a stated amount

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from FAO Careers, on 10 Aug 2026.