Agribusiness Analyst
Organizational Context
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been active in Cambodia since 1979, providing emergency and technical assistance across various sectors including agriculture, food security, and environmental management. FAO Cambodia focuses on transforming agrifood systems through value chain development, investment promotion, and policy support. They collaborate with government, development partners, and the private sector to enhance agricultural productivity, resilience, and sustainability, fostering inclusive, market-oriented growth.
Job Purpose
The Agribusiness Analyst will support FAO Cambodia's efforts to transform agrifood systems by contributing to agricultural value chain development and investment promotion initiatives. This role involves monitoring project implementation, identifying investment opportunities, and conducting policy analyses to improve the business environment for Cambodia's agriculture sector. The volunteer will facilitate stakeholder engagement and public-private dialogue, developing evidence-based recommendations. This assignment offers practical experience in agrifood systems transformation, agricultural investment, value chain development, trade promotion, and policy analysis, supporting sustainable agricultural development and rural economic growth.
Responsibilities
The UN Volunteer will monitor and implement agricultural value chain development projects, tracking progress and recommending improvements. They will support the development of trade and investment opportunities for strategic commodities, particularly through initiatives like the Cambodia Agriculture Forum and Exhibition (CAFE). The role involves conducting value chain analyses and developing investment cases for priority commodities. Additionally, the volunteer will facilitate stakeholder engagement, business linkages, and public-private partnerships to promote identified trade and investment opportunities. They will also conduct analytical work on policies, regulations, and trade barriers affecting the agriculture sector, providing recommendations for improvement, and contribute to developing project proposals.
Work Experience
While no prior experience is strictly required, demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to two years) in agricultural value chain development, agribusiness, investment promotion, market analysis, rural development, project implementation, or policy analysis is highly desirable. Experience supporting research, data analysis, stakeholder consultations, or public-private partnerships in the agriculture sector is also advantageous. Familiarity with Cambodia's agriculture sector is a plus.
Skills
Key competencies include strong analytical, research, and quantitative skills, with the ability to conduct market, competitiveness, and investment analyses. Understanding of agricultural policies, trade, investment, and private sector development is important. Excellent report writing and communication skills in English and Khmer are required, along with stakeholder engagement and facilitation abilities. The role demands good organizational skills, the capacity to manage multiple tasks, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Knowledge of project monitoring and results-based management is an asset.