Senior Partnerships Consultant
Quick answer
FAO is seeking a Senior Partnerships Consultant to lead the Swiss Global Innovation Scaling Partnership and support LOG in strengthening linkages with the Swiss agrifood innovation ecosystem in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Role
- Senior Partnerships Consultant
- Organization
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Senior Partnerships Consultant position at FAO involves leading the Swiss Global Innovation Scaling Partnership, engaging with Swiss agrifood innovation ecosystem, and supporting LOG in strengthening linkages with Swiss agrifood innovation actors.
What you'll do
- Facilitate linkages and dialogue between SFNV management, SFNV corporate members, and FAO
- Engage with SFNV members and the Swiss agrifood innovation ecosystem
- Provide technical support to the implementation of the Partnership
- Undertake recurrent national travel and occasional international field missions
- Develop and apply a monitoring, learning, and evaluation framework
- Ensure overall management of the partnership
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Food Systems, Economics, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Sciences, Business Administration, Innovation Management, or a related field
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in project design and management, partnership development, innovation ecosystems, private sector engagement, resource mobilization, and international development cooperation
- Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one other FAO official language
- Demonstrated experience in project and partnership management
- Proven ability to engage and coordinate with governments, international organizations, research institutions, academia, funding institutions/foundations, and private sector partners
- Experience in innovation, agrifood systems, and international development cooperation
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and working knowledge of English.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile, attach a letter of motivation, and submit your application.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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