Manager, Agriculture Policy

United Nations Foundation

. Support the Global Partnership’s thematic engagements on agriculture data .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Italy, NigeriaMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in agricultural data systems, stakeholder engagement, and project management, with a strong ability to develop relationships with government entities and partners. Proficient in both French and English, with a solid understanding of data-related issues in the agriculture sector.

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Agricultural Data SystemsStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementBilingual Proficiency in French and EnglishData for Development

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProject ManagementKnowledge Product DevelopmentData Sharing Best PracticesUse Case DevelopmentAdvocacy StrategyEvent CoordinationConsultant ManagementIntergovernmental Data KnowledgeFunding Relationship Building

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingSound JudgmentOrganizational SkillsCollaborationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Agricultural DevelopmentInternational DevelopmentPublic Policy50x2030 InitiativeRome-Based AgenciesGovernance ProcessesBudgeting ProcessesData FinancingWest AfricaStakeholder Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Global Partnership’s thematic engagements on agriculture data
Work with Regional Leads to strengthen agriculture and food security data systems in Global Partnership countries
Coordinate advocacy related to country work in Rome
Develop and maintain relationships with government representatives and Global Partnership partners, especially in West Africa
Develop and contribute to knowledge products on agricultural data, data systems, capacities, governance, and data sharing
Build relationships with National Statistical Offices, Ministries of Agriculture, and other government entities
Understand government data needs and identify ways to strengthen data systems and promote data use and sharing
Develop use cases with government partners and advise on implementation
Identify opportunities for political and technical partner engagement
Organize meetings, seminars, events, and roundtables
Procure and manage consultants
Support advocacy strategy and stakeholder engagement in Rome
Engage with member state representatives and other Rome-based stakeholders
Coordinate meetings and events
Engage at regional and global levels on agricultural data
Liaise with donors and program partners to build funding and project relationships
Coordinate with Communications and MEL teams to capture impact stories, results, and lessons
Contribute to communications and reporting efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s 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
Proficiency in French and English required
Applicants located in Nigeria must have or be able to secure a Schengen visa
Knowledge of intergovernmental data sharing best practices preferred
Familiarity with the 50x2030 Initiative preferred
Understanding of Rome-based agencies’ governance and budgeting processes preferred
Experience in data for development and financing for data preferred
Project management experience preferred
Strong organizational and project management skills
Critical thinking and sound judgment
Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
Ability to collaborate across teams, functions, and diverse perspectives
Ability to coordinate resources, manage timelines, and meet deadlines
Resume and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
12 paid holidays
20 vacation days
10 sick days
3 personal days
8 weeks of family leave care
Remote work environment