Agriculture Expert Consultant (Roster)

About the role

The UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries (UNTB) is building a four‑year roster of Agriculture Experts to provide timely technical assistance, policy advice, research, and capacity development to LDCs. This remote consultancy supports the identification, adaptation, and scaling of agricultural technologies aligned with national priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, screen, and prioritize agricultural technologies and innovations that match local agro‑ecological conditions and development goals.
• Lead technical components of Technology Needs Assessments (TNAs) and produce knowledge products such as factsheets, guidelines, and training materials.
• Analyze policy, regulatory, and capacity gaps, and deliver evidence‑based recommendations to strengthen agricultural transformation.
• Design and facilitate multi‑stakeholder consultations, workshops, and training programmes to build consensus and enhance skills for technology adoption.
• Develop project proposals, implementation plans, and monitoring‑evaluation frameworks that align with LDC priorities and donor requirements.

Required profile

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in agricultural science, engineering, policy, or related fields.
• Proven experience in technology assessment, policy analysis, or capacity‑building for agriculture in developing contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to work remotely with diverse stakeholders, including governments, research institutions, and private sector partners.
• Strong analytical skills with experience producing technical reports, policy briefs, and project documentation.