Manager, Agriculture Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Italy, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Provide support for the Global Partnership's thematic initiatives focused on agricultural data.

• Collaborate with Regional Leads to enhance agriculture and food security data systems in countries part of the Global Partnership.

• Oversee advocacy efforts related to country-specific activities in Rome.

• Establish and nurture relationships with government representatives and partners of the Global Partnership, particularly in West Africa.

• Create and contribute to knowledge products concerning agricultural data, data systems, capacities, governance, and data sharing.

• Foster relationships with National Statistical Offices, Ministries of Agriculture, and other governmental entities.

• Comprehend governmental data requirements and identify strategies to enhance data systems while promoting data utilization and sharing.

• Develop use cases in collaboration with government partners and provide guidance on implementation.

• Recognize opportunities for engaging political and technical partners.

• Organize meetings, seminars, events, and roundtable discussions.

• Procure and oversee consultants.

• Assist in the advocacy strategy and stakeholder engagement efforts in Rome.

• Interact with representatives of member states and other stakeholders based in Rome.

• Coordinate meetings and events.

• Engage on both regional and global scales regarding agricultural data.

• Liaise with donors and program partners to cultivate funding and project relationships.

• Collaborate with Communications and MEL teams to document impact stories, results, and lessons learned.

• Contribute to communication and reporting initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, public policy, agricultural development, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.

• 5–7 years of relevant work experience.

• Understanding of data-related challenges within the agriculture sector.

• Fluency in both French and English is required.

• Applicants residing in Nigeria must possess or be able to obtain a Schengen visa.

• Familiarity with best practices for intergovernmental data sharing is preferred.

• Knowledge of the 50x2030 Initiative is preferred.

• Understanding of governance and budgeting processes of Rome-based agencies is preferred.

• Experience in data for development and financing related to data is preferred.

• Project management experience is preferred.

• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.

• Critical thinking skills and sound judgment.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

• Capability to collaborate across teams, functions, and diverse viewpoints.

• Ability to coordinate resources, manage timelines, and adhere to deadlines.

• Submission of a resume and cover letter is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Selection between two health plans offered through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA).

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance included.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• 403b retirement savings plan featuring a generous matching contribution.

• Group term life insurance and supplemental life insurance options.

• Short-term disability benefits.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Backup care services.

• Employee assistance program accessible.

• 12 paid holidays per year.

• 20 days of vacation leave.

• 10 days of sick leave.

• 3 personal days available.

• 8 weeks of family leave care provided.

• Remote work environment offered.