Senior Partnerships Lead: Swiss Innovation & Food Systems

Taleo; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 100.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

FAO’s Liaison Office in Geneva seeks a Senior Partnerships Consultant to lead the Swiss Global Innovation Scaling Partnership and strengthen ties with Swiss agrifood ecosystems. The role emphasizes partnership development, fundraising support, and program deployment across LMICs.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in international development, strong stakeholder engagement, and experience coordinating multi-sector initiatives within the FAO/UN system.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced university degree in related field; a bachelor’s degree with additional experience may be accepted.
• At least 10 years in project design/management, partnership development and private sector engagement.
• Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Swiss Global Innovation Scaling Partnership (80% effort).
• Support LOG in engaging with Swiss agrifood ecosystem and private sector partners (20% effort).
• Develop monitoring frameworks and manage multi-stakeholder initiatives across LMIC contexts.

Kenntnisse

Partnership management

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Resource mobilization

Project leadership

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in Agriculture/Food Systems/International Relations or related field

Bachelor plus 2 years relevant experience (in lieu of advanced degree)

Jobbeschreibung

FAO’s Liaison Office in Geneva seeks a Senior Partnerships Consultant to lead the Swiss Global Innovation Scaling Partnership and strengthen ties with Swiss agrifood ecosystems. The role emphasizes partnership development, fundraising support, and program deployment across LMICs.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in international development, strong stakeholder engagement, and experience coordinating multi-sector initiatives within the FAO/UN system.