This is a three-term position with the possibility of extension based on funding
and organizational needs. The salary range for this position is $61,000 to
$72,000
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
As a strategic partner of the United Nations, the United Nations Foundation
brings together fresh thinking and diverse voices around innovative ideas to
drive progress and tackle problems. Sometimes we work behind-the-scenes, shaping
negotiations and connecting experts, advocates and decision-makers. Other times
we drive public awareness and involvement through communications, campaigns, and
convenings. Over the years we’ve developed a diverse and dynamic portfolio of
capabilities, tools, and platforms to help the UN build a better world for
everyone, everywhere.
The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (the Global
Partnership), an alliance hosted at the UN Foundation, is a fast-growing,
dynamic international partnership bringing together over 700 different
organizations including governments, UN agencies, private companies, civil
society organizations, and many others. We make connections and broker
partnerships to address the problems of gaps in data production, poor data use,
access, quality, and to work with stakeholders to fully harness the new
opportunities of the data revolution in the service of sustainable development.
We aim to link and align action, capacities and resources across geographies,
sectors and data communities.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, and in close coordination with
the Agriculture Program Lead, the Manager will support the Global Partnership’s
thematic engagements on agriculture data. This includes working with the Global
Partnership’s Regional Leads to strengthen agriculture and food security data
systems in Global Partnership countries and coordinating advocacy related to
country work in Rome, where the UN’s food agencies are headquartered. They will
develop and maintain strong trusted relationships with government
representatives and Global Partnership partners from all regions, with a strong
focus on West Africa. The Manager will also develop and contribute to knowledge
products that aim to shape key stakeholders’ view of the importance of
agricultural data, the need to strengthen data systems and capacities, and how
to achieve that.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Country Duties
Develop strong relationships with government partners at the country-level in
National Statistical Offices, Ministries of Agriculture and other entities to
understand their data needs, identify ways to strengthen data systems, and
promote data use and sharing in the food and agriculture sector
Develop use cases in collaboration with government partners and provide
advice and assistance on their implementation
Engage with select political and technical partners to identify opportunities
for their engagement in support of country level implementation on
agricultural data
Develop and organize various meetings, seminars, events and roundtables that
aim to address issues related to the gap in agricultural data, and data use
and sharing
Procure and manage consultants engaged to assist with the work
Advocacy
Provide support for the Global Partnership’s activities related to advocacy
in Rome, where the UN’s food agencies are headquartered, by:
Understanding the political landscape and helping to implement the strategy
for stakeholder engagement and influence in Rome;
Building relationships with member state representatives and other
stakeholders in Rome;
Assisting with the management of consultants; and,
Assist with the coordination of meetings and events
Engage at regional and global levels to support the Global Partnership’s
strategy on agricultural data, in diverse areas spanning official and
non-official data communities
Develop and contribute to various knowledge products that make the case for
investing in agriculture data and statistics, improving data governance and
data sharing, leveraging concrete country examples, and linking to related
global policy processes
Other Duties
Develop and maintain an understanding of the dynamics and key issues on data
for development and identify how these may affect or help strengthen
agricultural data
Liaise with key donors and program partners in the agriculture sector to
build and maintain new funding and project relationships
Coordinate closely with the Communications team and MEL Manager to capture
impact stories, results and lessons from country and Rome-based work, and
contribute content that supports the Global Partnership's communications and
reporting efforts
Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Agricultural Data Manager is not a supervisory role.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION and/or EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelors’ degree in international development, public policy, agricultural
development or related field or commensurate years of experience
5-7 years of related work experience
Knowledge of data-related issues in the agriculture sector
Knowledge of intergovernmental data sharing best practices preferred
Familiarity with the 50x2030 Initiative preferred
Proficiency in French and English required
Understanding of Rome-based agencies’ governance and budgeting processes
preferred
Experience in data for development and financing for data preferred
Project management experience preferred
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the required skills and competencies.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities, follow through on
commitments, and consistently deliver high-quality results with integrity and
reliability
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and diverse
perspectives to foster productive working relationships and achieve shared
organizational goals
Strong critical thinking and sound judgment, with the ability to evaluate
information, exercise discretion, anticipate challenges, and make informed
decisions in complex or evolving situations
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to
prioritize competing demands, coordinate resources, manage timelines, and
deliver results within established deadlines
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with
internal and external stakeholders, communicate clearly, manage expectations,
and navigate competing priorities to achieve desired outcomes
Ability to apply relevant technical, functional, and professional expertise
to solve problems, inform decisions, implement effective solutions, and
continuously improve work practices
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The essential functions of this role will generally be performed in a remote
work environment, provided the employee maintains a dedicated workspace that
supports confidentiality and productivity. Remote employees must ensure limited
background noise and environmental distractions to effectively perform essential
job functions
This role will also travel frequently, with approximately 6 trips per year of 1
to 2 weeks duration each.
LOCATION
This role must be based in Rome, Italy, or Abuja / Lagos, Nigeria. Applicants
located in Nigeria must have or be able to secure a Schengen visa in order to
travel to Rome as needed.
DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
The United National Foundation will make reasonable accommodations in compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
To be considered for this position, please upload both a resume and cover
letter. Applications that do not include both documents will be considered
incomplete and will not be reviewed.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
For full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of
benefits, including:
a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with
HSA)
dental insurance
vision insurance
flexible spending accounts
403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
group term and supplemental life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
back-up care
employee assistance program
Additionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation
days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.
The United Nations Foundation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer