Manager, Agriculture Policy

• 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

• 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

• 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