Director (FAO Investment Centre)

TL;DR

Director (hirify.global Investment Centre) (Investment & Finance): Leading the hirify.global Investment Centre to provide investment and finance solutions for sustainable agrifood systems with an accent on strategic investment planning and policy. Focus on improving the quality and quantity of agrifood investment through partnerships with governments, financial institutions, and the private sector.

Location: Rome, Italy

Company

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (hirify.global) supports the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems globally.

What you will do

• Provide strategic vision, guidance, and quality assurance for the organization's investment support work.
• Oversee strategic investment planning and policy development for agrifood systems.
• Manage and scale public and private investment initiatives across more than 120 countries.
• Develop and implement innovative finance solutions to improve agrifood investment quality.
• Lead knowledge sharing and capacity development for investment programmes at the country level.
• Collaborate with governments, international financing institutions, and the private sector.

Requirements

• Must be medically fit for appointment.
• Must meet all residency and visa requirements for Italy.
• Must obtain necessary security clearances.
• Proven experience in senior-level leadership within investment or finance.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive UN compensation and benefits package.
• 30 working days of annual leave per year.
• Comprehensive pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund.
• International health insurance and optional life insurance.
• Family-friendly policies including dependency allowances, rental subsidies, and education grants for children.
• Flexible working arrangements and a culture focused on inclusivity and diversity.