Manager, Agriculture Policy, GPSDD at United Nations Foundation

Manager, Agriculture Policy, GPSDD at United Nations Foundation

The United Nations Foundation is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position of Manager, Agriculture Policy, Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD).

This is a three-year contract position, with the possibility of extension based on funding and organizational needs.

Salary: $61,000 – $72,000

Job Overview

The successful candidate will support the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data’s work on agricultural data, food security data systems, policy advocacy, and partnerships.

The role involves working with governments, development partners, regional stakeholders, and UN agencies to strengthen agricultural data systems, promote data sharing, and improve the use of data for sustainable development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build relationships with government partners, including National Statistical Offices and Ministries of Agriculture, to identify data needs and strengthen agricultural data systems.
2. Develop practical use cases with government partners and support their implementation.
3. Organize meetings, seminars, events, and roundtables focused on agricultural data gaps and data sharing.
4. Support advocacy and stakeholder engagement activities in Rome, where major UN food agencies are headquartered.
5. Build relationships with government representatives, member states, and other stakeholders.
6. Manage consultants and coordinate meetings and events.
7. Develop knowledge products highlighting the importance of agricultural data, statistics, data governance, and data sharing.
8. Support regional and global strategies on agricultural data.
9. Build relationships with donors and programme partners to develop funding and project opportunities.
10. Work with communications and monitoring teams to document results, impact stories, and lessons learned.

Qualifications and Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Public Policy, Agricultural Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
2. 5–7 years of relevant work experience.
3. Knowledge of data-related issues in the agriculture sector.
4. Proficiency in both English and French is required.
5. Experience in data for development and financing for data is an advantage.
6. Project management experience is preferred.
7. Knowledge of intergovernmental data-sharing best practices is an advantage.
8. Familiarity with the 50×2030 Initiative is preferred.
9. Understanding of the governance and budgeting processes of Rome-based UN agencies is an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

1. Strong organizational and project management skills.
2. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
3. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
4. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
5. Ability to build effective working relationships across diverse teams and organizations.
6. Professional integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Location

Rome, Italy; Abuja, Nigeria; or Lagos, Nigeria.

Applicants based in Nigeria must have or be able to secure a Schengen visa to travel to Rome when required.

The role is generally remote but requires frequent travel, approximately six trips per year, each lasting one to two weeks.

Contract Duration

Three years, with the possibility of extension depending on funding and organizational needs.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit both:

1. An updated CV or resume.
2. A cover letter.

Applications submitted without both documents will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official recruitment portal:

Application Link

Important: Applicants based in Nigeria should ensure they can obtain a Schengen visa for required travel to Rome.