Manager, Agriculture Policy, GPSDD at United Nations Foundation
Manager, Agriculture Policy – Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD)
Organization: United Nations Foundation
Position Title: Manager, Agriculture Policy, GPSDD
Location: Rome, Italy; Abuja, Nigeria; or Lagos, Nigeria (Remote-friendly; requires ~6 trips per year lasting 1–2 weeks each)
Contract Duration: 3-year contract (possibility of extension based on funding and organizational needs)
Salary Range: $61,000 – $72,000
Position Summary
The United Nations Foundation is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate to join the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD) as Manager, Agriculture Policy.
In this role, you will lead efforts on agricultural data, food security data systems, policy advocacy, and multi-stakeholder partnerships. You will work closely with governments, development partners, regional stakeholders, and UN agencies to strengthen agricultural data systems, promote best practices in data sharing, and enhance evidence-based decision-making for sustainable development.
Key Responsibilities
Government Engagement & Data Systems: Build relationships with National Statistical Offices, Ministries of Agriculture, and partner governments to identify critical data needs and strengthen local agricultural data systems.
Use Case Development: Formulate practical data use cases alongside government partners and support their end-to-end implementation.
Rome-Based Advocacy & Stakeholder Management: Lead advocacy and engagement activities in Rome (headquarters of major UN food agencies), fostering partnerships with government representatives, member states, and international entities.
Events & Knowledge Sharing: Organize roundtables, seminars, and events addressing agricultural data gaps; publish knowledge products on agricultural data statistics, data governance, and data-sharing frameworks.
Strategy & Funding Support: Support regional and global agricultural data strategies, building networks with donors and program partners to unlock new project and funding opportunities.
Project & Team Operations: Manage consultants, coordinate high-level meetings, and collaborate with communications and M&E teams to document impact stories and lessons learned.
Candidate Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Public Policy, Agricultural Development, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Experience: 5–7 years of relevant professional experience.
Language: Professional fluency in both English and French is strictly required.
Key Competencies & Preferred Assets
Demonstrated understanding of data-related issues in the agricultural sector.
Proven project management skills and experience managing complex stakeholder priorities.
Knowledge of intergovernmental data-sharing best practices and financing for data development.
Familiarity with the 50×2030 Initiative and the governance/budgeting processes of Rome-based UN agencies is strongly preferred.
Ability to maintain high standards of professional integrity, accountability, and critical problem-solving.
Travel & Visa Requirements
Candidates based in Nigeria must possess or be capable of securing a Schengen visa to travel to Rome as required.
Application Process
To be considered, candidates must submit both of the following documents:
Updated CV / Resume
Cover Letter
> Note: Incomplete applications lacking either document will not be reviewed.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application package via the official recruitment portal:
