Jobs For Faculty Of Agriculture Graduates - muscat Oman

<p>The Investment Associate will play a hands-on role in originating, evaluating, structuring, and executing investment transactions across Oman Food Capital's target sectors, with a strong focus on agriculture and its adjacent value chains. The role requires a rigorous quantitative skill set built in investment banking and/or private equity, combined with the judgment to assess strategic and operational fit across M&amp;A, greenfield, and brownfield opportunities. The Associate will work closely with senior deal leads and cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, GRC, ICV &amp; ESG) to move transactions from sourcing through to execution and post-close monitoring.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead and support financial modelling and valuation for prospective transactions, including DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction, and LBO-style analyses.</li><li>Originate and screen investment opportunities across M&amp;A, greenfield, and brownfield formats, building and maintaining a live deal pipeline.</li><li>Support end-to-end deal execution: due diligence coordination, deal structuring, negotiation support, and closing documentation.</li><li>Prepare investment memoranda, business cases, and board- or committee-level materials to support investment decisions.</li><li>Conduct sector research and competitive benchmarking across agriculture, cold-chain/logistics, and consumer (FMCG/B2C) segments.</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, GRC, ICV &amp; ESG) and external advisors (banks, consultants, legal counsel) throughout the deal lifecycle.</li><li>Track portfolio and post-investment performance against investment theses and value-creation plans.</li><li>Contribute to the continuous refinement of investment frameworks, valuation templates, and screening criteria.</li></ul><p>If you would like to know more about the Global Consulting Bootcamp Visit: https://caseinpointco.com/global-consultant-bootcamp/</p><p>If you would like to know more about the MC Club Visit: https://menaconsultant.com/mc-club/</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h2>Key Requirements:</h2><ul><li>5+ years of experience.</li><li>Proven experience in investment banking.</li><li>Demonstrated strength in financial modelling and valuation.</li><li>Strong experience in deal execution.</li><li>Prior exposure to the agriculture industry.</li></ul><h2>Preferred Qualifications:</h2><ul><li>Private equity experience is highly recommended, ideally spanning M&amp;A, sourcing and origination, deal structuring, and execution end-to-end.</li><li>Background in logistics/cold-chain or consumer sectors (FMCG/B2C).</li><li>Consulting experience.</li><li>MBA and/or CFA.</li></ul><h2>Other Qualifications:</h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.</li><li>Strong analytical and commercial judgment</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication, including committee-level reporting</li><li>Ability to manage multiple transactions and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment</li><li>High attention to detail and integrity in handling confidential deal information</li></ul>

<br> <p> </p> <p> <br> <strong>CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING</strong> </p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Minimum Requirements</strong> </p> <p> <br> Advanced university degree in international development, economics, business administration, international relations, agriculture, environmental sciences, public policy, or a related field.<br> Minimum of four years of relevant professional experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, donor relations, programme or project development and management, stakeholder engagement, or a related area.<br> Working knowledge of English and Arabic.<br> National of Oman or resident of the country with a valid work permit.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>FAO Core Competencies</strong> </p> <p> <br> Results Focus<br> Teamwork<br> Communication<br> Building Effective Relationships<br> Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Technical/Functional Skills</strong> </p> <p> <br> Extensive experience in project/programme management and coordination, preferably within the agriculture or development sector.<br> Experience working with government institutions and relevant national and international stakeholders.<br> Experience in developing and following up on projects, partnerships, and resource mobilization opportunities.<br> Strong stakeholder engagement, networking, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<ul style="font-size: 11px;"><li style="font-size: 11px;"><strong style="font-size: 11px;">Education:</strong>&nbsp;Bachelor s or Master s degree in Business, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or a related field.</li><li style="font-size: 11px;"><strong style="font-size: 11px;">Work experience:</strong>&nbsp;Experience: 5+ years of experience in business development in the TIC industry, with a focus on agriculture and/or minerals inspection. MBA/bachelor s degree in appropriate discipline Experience working for a recognized TIC company or inspection agency.</li><li style="font-size: 11px;"><strong style="font-size: 11px;">Skills:</strong>&nbsp;Strong understanding of commodity inspection, certification standards, and international trade regulations. Strong knowledge of commodities markets, trading practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to identify and capitalize on business opportunities, negotiate contracts, and achieve sales targets. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinker with analytical capabilities to assess market trends, competitive landscape, and client needs. Results-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and innovation. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><br></li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Muscat, Oman.<br><strong>Years of Experience:</strong> 5+ years.<br><strong>Project Duration:</strong> 1 year.<br><strong>Working Arrangement: </strong>on-site.<br><strong>Language Requirements:&amp;nbsp;</strong>Fluency in English (written and spoken).<br></p><br><p>The Investment Associate will play a hands-on role in originating, evaluating, structuring, and executing investment transactions across Oman Food Capital's target sectors, with a strong focus on agriculture and its adjacent value chains. The role requires a rigorous quantitative skill set built in investment banking and/or private equity, combined with the judgment to assess strategic and operational fit across M&amp;amp;A, greenfield, and brownfield opportunities. The Associate will work closely with senior deal leads and cross-functional teams (Finance, Legal, GRC, ICV &amp;amp; ESG) to move transactions from sourcing through to execution and post-close monitoring.&amp;nbsp;</p><br>Key Requirements:<ul><li>5+ years of experience.</li><li>Proven experience in investment banking.</li><li>Demonstrated strength in financial modelling and valuation.</li><li>Strong experience in deal execution.</li><li>Prior exposure to the agriculture industry.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Private equity experience is highly recommended, ideally spanning M&amp;amp;A, sourcing and origination, deal structuring, and execution end-to-end.</li><li>Background in logistics/cold-chain or consumer sectors (FMCG/B2C).</li><li>Consulting experience.</li><li>MBA and/or CFA.</li></ul>Other Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.</li><li>Strong analytical and commercial judgment</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication, including committee-level reporting</li><li>Ability to manage multiple transactions and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment</li><li>High attention to detail and integrity in handling confidential deal information</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and support financial modelling and valuation for prospective transactions, including DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction, and LBO-style analyses.</li><li>Originate and screen investment opportunities across M&amp;amp;A, greenfield, and brownfield formats, building and maintaining a live deal pipeline.</li><li>Support end-to-end deal execution: due diligence coordination, deal structuring, negotiation support, and closing documentation.</li><li>Prepare investment memoranda, business cases, and board- or committee-level materials to support investment decisions.</li><li>Conduct sector research and competitive benchmarking across agriculture, cold-chain/logistics, and consumer (FMCG/B2C) segments.</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, GRC, ICV &amp;amp; ESG) and external advisors (banks, consultants, legal counsel) throughout the deal lifecycle.</li><li>Track portfolio and post-investment performance against investment theses and value-creation plans.</li><li>Contribute to the continuous refinement of investment frameworks, valuation templates, and screening criteria.</li></ul><p>&amp;nbsp;</p><br><p>&amp;nbsp;</p><br><p>If you would like to know more about the<strong> <span>Global Consulting Bootcamp</span> </strong>Visit:&amp;nbsp;https://caseinpointco.com/global-consultant-bootcamp/<br><span>If you would like to know more about the<strong> <span>MC Club</span> </strong>Visit:&amp;nbsp;https://menaconsultant.com/mc-club/</span></p><br> </div>

<p><br></p><p>INTRODUCTION TO GGGI The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.</p><p>The Technical Lead Economist Livestock and Agri Value Chain Development adapts and oversees technical frameworks to ensure overall technical quality and economic soundness of livestock and agri value chain interventions under the ARISE Program, S/he leads and supervises the technical officers reporting to this position, working in close collaboration with the Program Director, the wider PIU team, sub-recipients, and other stakeholders to ensure these complex. Multi-sector interventions are well-designed, evidence-based, economically viable and effectively implemented.</p><h2>ENGAGEMENT</h2><ul><li>Keep abreast of technical, economic, and market developments relevant to livestock systems, agropastoralism, and agricultural value chains in Dhofar, Oman, and comparable dryland/GCC contexts, ensuring continued relevance of the Program's technical approach.</li><li>Develop and maintain technical networks and partnerships with national and regional livestock, agriculture, and value chain institutions, research bodies, and private sector actors.</li><li>Provide technical and economic leadership in the development of livestock and agri value chain related workplans, budgets, Terms of Reference, and technical documents including relevant economic inputs to the ARISE Program's PES mechanism design (e.g., opportunity cost of conservation, willingness-to-pay, and livestock-linked ecosystem service assessments).</li><li>Guide, supervise, and mentor technical staff, consultants, and field teams engaged on livestock and agri value chain activities.</li><li>Maintain close communication with the Environment Authority (EA), the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and other relevant Omani authorities on technical and economic matters within this remit.</li><li>Ensure livestock and agri value chain activities implement GGGI policies, procedures, operational guidelines and standards.</li><li>Coordinate with the Regional ARISE Program Technical Support Team (RO-MENA) as a matrix/dotted-line relationship for technical support, collaboration and guidance across investment, MEL, partnerships, climate action, and sustainable landscape expertise this is distinct from, and does not replace, the direct reporting line to the Program Director.</li><li>Coordinate closely with other ARISE Program technical leads (e.g., ecosystem restoration, PES mechanism, bioeconomy) to ensure an integrated, coherent program delivery.</li><li>Work closely with the Program Director and PIU team members) to ensure coherent program delivery.</li></ul><h2>DELIVERY</h2><h3>I. Technical &amp; Economic Leadership</h3><ul><li>Lead the design, planning, and implementation of livestock and Agri value chain interventions under the ARISE Program's Sustainable Agropastoralism and Climate Smart Agriculture component, including piloting new interventions with a limited group of participants and leading their stepwise scale-up once results are validated.</li><li>Perform economic analyses specific to livestock and Agri value chains including value chain analysis, market assessments, and livelihood/economic impact assessments to inform program design and investment decisions, coordinating closely with the PES mechanism s cost-benefit and opportunity cost work (covered by the CBA ToR) to avoid duplication of effort.</li><li>Provide technical inputs and economic expertise for the PES mechanism design including opportunity cost of conservation studies, willingness-to-pay analysis, and assessment of livestock-linked ecosystem services).</li><li>Identify and design value chain development opportunities such as livestock product value addition, sustainable grazing and rangeland management, and market linkages that improve rural livelihoods while reducing land degradation.</li><li>Develop technical guidelines, standards, and tools for sustainable livestock and agropastoral management appropriate to the Dhofar context.</li><li>Contribute to the analysis of selected agrifood value chains, with high interaction with relevant public, private and civil society stakeholders, including producer organizations.</li><li>Assess constraints and opportunities for investments along selected value chains, in relation to private sector engagement, markets and market institutions, existence and performance of support services, trade policies, risk management systems, agrifood logistics, food safety standards adoption and control systems, among others.</li><li>Identify and analyze agricultural investment-related policy issues and provides agribusiness related solutions.</li><li>Engage with private sector stakeholders, including upstream and downstream value chain actors, such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), farmers and their organizations, agribusiness companies, agro-industries and their associations, to strengthen and validate recommended investment and policy options.</li><li>Contribute to the development of knowledge products, including analytical work and practical tools, related to agribusiness, marketing and value chain development.</li><li>Develop public-private platforms and designs strategies to strengthen the enabling environment for scaling up investments along the value chain.</li></ul><h3>II. Program Implementation Support</h3><ul><li>Oversee detailed work plans, budgets, and M&amp;E frameworks for livestock and agri value chain activities while quality-assuring deliverables from consultants and technical staff.</li><li>Monitor the technical and economic performance of interventions against ARISE Program indicators and targets, flagging risks and proposing corrective measures, and drafting donor/government reports.</li><li>Travel frequently to the field to ensure technical oversight of the quality and quantity of deliverables.</li></ul><h3>III. Partnerships &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</h3><ul><li>Build and maintain relationships with pastoralist and agropastoral communities, cooperatives, and community-based organizations.</li><li>Engage private sector actors buyers, processors, off-takers, and investors to strengthen livestock and agri value chains and identify opportunities for investment and scale-up.</li><li>Represent the ARISE Program's technical positions on livestock and agri value chain matters in relevant technical working groups, workshops, and forums.</li><li>Support resource mobilization by identifying and developing bankable livestock and agri value chain investment concepts.</li></ul><h3><br></h3><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Master's degree or equivalent in agricultural economics, livestock/animal science, natural resource economics, development economics, or related field.</li><li>At least 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in livestock systems, agropastoral development, agricultural value chains, and/or rural/agricultural economics, including technical leadership roles.</li><li>Demonstrated experience supervising or leading multidisciplinary technical teams, ideally including staff working across areas such as infrastructure, natural resource management, or rural livelihoods, given this position's responsibility for a small technical team spanning several disciplines.</li><li>Demonstrated experience conducting economic analyses (value chain analysis, cost-benefit analysis, market assessments, willingness-to-pay or opportunity cost studies) in agriculture, livestock, or natural resource management contexts.</li><li>Experience designing and implementing livestock or agropastoral development programs, ideally in dryland/arid, Middle East/GCC, or other comparable ecological contexts.</li><li>Experience engaging private sector actors, cooperatives, and value chain stakeholders (processors, buyers, input suppliers).</li><li>Experience working with government institutions on agricultural or livestock policy, extension services, or sector development.</li><li>Familiarity with Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES), sustainable rangeland management, or climate-smart agriculture approaches is highly desirable, given close linkages with the ARISE Program's parallel PES mechanism design work.</li><li>Fluency in Arabic is an asset for this role and is highly desirable.</li><li>Ability to travel within Dhofar Governorate and nationally as required.</li><li>Experience in MENA/Sultanate of Oman is a plus.</li></ul><h3>Functional</h3><ul><li>Strong technical and analytical skills in agricultural/livestock economics.</li><li>Proven people management and team leadership skills, with experience supervising staff across diverse technical disciplines and coordinating effectively within a matrix reporting structure.</li><li>Outstanding stakeholder engagement, client relationship, communication, and consensus-building skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and economic analysis into clear guidance for program design and decision-making for a diverse audience.</li><li>Proven ability to manage technical consultants and quality-assure deliverables on time and on budget.</li><li>Solutions-oriented mindset, with a proactive and adaptive approach to problem-solving in complex, multi-stakeholder rural development contexts.</li><li>Commitment to collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.</li></ul><h3>Corporate</h3><ul><li>Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision, and values.</li><li>Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect, and partnership.</li><li>Excel at problem solving, ask questions and seek support when needed, share information and knowledge easily with others both internally and externally.</li><li>Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport, and resolve conflict easily.</li><li>Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.</li><li>WORKING CONDITIONS GGGI provides 27 days of annual leave, flexible work arrangements, and contributions towards private health insurance that covers dental and vision. The appointment is for 24 months, renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work commitments and personal and family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity and well-being of Staff members. For more information on GGGI's terms and conditions (allowances, health care, education etc.) please familiarize yourself with GGGI's Rules and Regulations, available at: https://gggi.org/policy-documents/. Child protection GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span></span><p><br><span><strong>Organizational Setting</strong></span></p><br><p><br><span>FAO Oman works closely with the Government of Oman and a range of national and international partners to support national priorities related to sustainable agrifood systems, food security, nutrition, climate change, natural resource management, and other areas within FAO’s mandate.</span></p><br><p><span>Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative, the Partnership and Resource Mobilization Specialist will support FAO Oman in strengthening its engagement with national and international partners and in identifying and following up on partnership and resource mobilization opportunities. FAO Oman works closely with the Government of Oman, including relevant ministries and national institutions, to support the implementation of FAO’s programme priorities in areas related to food security, agriculture, fisheries, natural resource management, climate resilience, and sustainable food systems. In this context, the incumbent will support the Office in mapping and engaging with government counterparts, development partners, donors, international financial institutions, private sector entities, UN agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration and support the mobilization of financial and technical resources for the implementation of FAO’s programme in Oman. The position will also contribute to maintaining an updated overview of potential partnerships and funding opportunities and to strengthening the follow-up and coordination of related activities.</span></p><br><p><span>The incumbent will work in close coordination with the FAO Oman programme and technical teams, as well as with FAO-RNE, including the Sub-regional Partnership Specialist and Programme Officer (Partnership), relevant technical units, and other FAO offices, as appropriate. This coordination will facilitate the exchange of information, identification of potential funding and partnership opportunities, and preparation of inputs and materials to support engagement with prospective partners and resource providers. The position will contribute to ensuring that partnership and resource mobilization activities are consistent with FAO’s Strategic Framework, the Oman Country Programming Framework (CPF), national development priorities, and relevant regional and global initiatives. The assignment will therefore provide operational and coordination support to the FAO Oman Office in strengthening its partnership base and resource mobilization efforts and in facilitating the development and follow-up of opportunities in support of programme delivery.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Reporting Lines</strong></span></p><br><p><br><span>The Partnership and Resource Mobilization Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Oman and in close coordination with relevant programme and technical colleagues. The incumbent will maintain regular coordination with FAO-RNE, relevant technical units at FAO Headquarters, government counterparts, donors, development partners, UN agencies, international financial institutions, private sector entities, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Technical Focus</strong></span></p><br><p><br><span>Partnership development, resource mobilization, donor engagement, programme positioning, investment and funding opportunities, and strategic stakeholder engagement in support of FAO Oman’s programme.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Tasks and responsibilities</strong></span></p><br><p><br><span>• Support the development and implementation of FAO Oman’s partnership and resource mobilization priorities, aligned with the Country Programming Framework, national priorities, FAO’s Strategic Framework, and FAO’s strategies for partnership engagement.</span><br><span>• Assist in Mapping and monitoring existing and potential donors, development partners, government institutions, private sector entities, international financial institutions, and other potential sources of financial and technical resources.</span><br><span>• Assist in identifying and assessing funding and partnership opportunities and maintain an updated pipeline of potential opportunities, including follow-up actions and status.</span><br><span>• Provide technical and operational support to FAO staff in maintaining records and follow-up related to interactions with government counterparts, donors, development partners, private sector entities, UN agencies, and other relevant stakeholders, as directed and under the supervision of the supervisor.</span><br><span>• Assist technical and programme teams in developing project ideas and prepare concept notes, proposals, funding requests, donor briefs, and other resource mobilization materials.</span><br><span>• Assist in the compilation, organization and analysis of information related to potential partnership and innovative financing opportunities, including public-private partnerships and South-South and Triangular Cooperation, and support the preparation of relevant background materials under the guidance of the supervisor.</span><br><span>• Assist in preparing briefing materials, presentations, talking points, and other inputs for meetings and consultations with donors, government counterparts, and partners.</span><br><span>• Provide technical and operational support for the preparation and organization of donor and partner meetings, consultations, roundtables and other partnership-related activities, including preparation of agendas, background materials, presentations, participant lists and meeting documentation, as directed by the supervisor</span><br><span>• Maintain records and provide regular updates on partnership and resource mobilization activities, opportunities, results, and follow-up actions, in coordination with FAO-RNE.</span><br><span>• Work in coordination with the Sub-regional Partnership Specialist, Programme Officer (Partnership) at FAO-RNE, relevant technical units, and other FAO offices to exchange information, identify opportunities, and support partnership and resource mobilization initiatives.</span><br><span>• Perform any other related duties as required.</span></p><br><p><br><span><strong>CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING</strong></span></p><br><p><span><strong>Minimum Requirements</strong></span></p><br><p><br><span>• Advanced university degree in international development, economics, business administration, international relations, agriculture, environmental sciences, public policy, or a related field.</span><br><span>• Minimum of four years of relevant professional experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, donor relations, programme or project development and management, stakeholder engagement, or a related area.</span><br><span>• Working knowledge of English and Arabic.</span><br><span>• National of Oman or resident of the country with a valid work permit.</span></p><br><p><span><strong>FAO Core Competencies</strong></span></p><br><p><br><span>• Results Focus</span><br><span>• Teamwork</span><br><span>• Communication</span><br><span>• Building Effective Relationships</span><br><span>• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement</span></p><br><p><span><strong>Technical/Functional Skills</strong></span></p><br><p><br><span>• Extensive experience in project/programme management and coordination, preferably within the agriculture or development sector.</span><br><span>• Experience working with government institutions and relevant national and international stakeholders.</span><br><span>• Experience in developing and following up on projects, partnerships, and resource mobilization opportunities.</span><br><span>• Strong stakeholder engagement, networking, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.</span></p><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Our client, an award-winning hotel group in Cyprus, is seeking an experienced Gardener to join their team and maintain the landscaping and grounds of their prestigious hotel properties.<br> The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining gardens, lawns, plants, trees, and landscaped areas to ensure the property consistently meets the high standards expected of a 4- and 5-star hotel.<br> Responsibilities Maintain gardens, lawns, flower beds, trees, shrubs, and other landscaped areas.<br> Perform planting, pruning, trimming, watering, fertilizing, and general plant care.<br> Maintain lawns through mowing, edging, aeration, and other necessary treatments.<br> Identify and address plant diseases, pests, and other landscaping issues.<br> Operate and maintain gardening tools, machinery, and equipment safely.<br> Keep outdoor areas clean, attractive, and well-presented at all times.<br> Assist with seasonal planting and landscaping projects.<br> Maintain irrigation systems and report any faults or repairs required.<br> Remove weeds, leaves, debris, and other unwanted materials from landscaped areas.<br> Follow proper health, safety, and environmental procedures.<br> Coordinate with the Engineering or Grounds Maintenance team as required.<br> Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor or management.<br> Competitive salary as per market standards Proven experience as a Gardener, Groundskeeper, Landscaper, or similar role within 4- or 5-star hotels, luxury resorts, facilities management companies, large commercial properties, or similar environments.<br> Technical or vocational training in Horticulture, Landscaping, Gardening, Agriculture, or a related field is preferred.<br> Good knowledge of plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, lawns, and general garden maintenance.<br> Practical experience with pruning, planting, fertilizing, watering, mowing, and pest control.<br> Familiarity with irrigation systems and gardening tools/equipment.<br> Ability to identify common plant diseases, pests, and maintenance issues.<br> Good physical fitness and ability to perform outdoor and manual work.<br> Proficient in English.<br> Willingness to relocate and work in Cyprus if selected.<br></span> </div>

<p>The On-Site Financial Analyst will be responsible for translating daily biological and operational farm data into financial insights to enhance pond-level profitability, cost control, and decision-making.</p> <p>This role bridges Farm Operations and Finance by providing real-time financial analysis, profitability assessment, harvest optimization support, and strengthened internal controls. The position plays a strategic role in maximizing farm returns while improving financial transparency and audit readiness.</p> <p> </p> <p>Responsibilities </p> <p>1. Pond-Level Financial Analysis</p> <p> Convert daily production data (FCR, survival rates, biomass, feed consumption) into financial performance metrics.</p> <p> Calculate daily cost per pond including feed, labor allocation, energy, and operational inputs.</p> <p> Conduct real-time variance analysis against approved budgets.</p> <p> Identify abnormal cost patterns and flag early financial risks.</p> <p> Monitor FCR-related financial impact.</p> <p> </p> <p>2. Pond Profitability Management</p> <p> Calculate true profit margin per pond.</p> <p> Identify high-performing and under-performing ponds.</p> <p> Perform comparative profitability analysis across modules.</p> <p> Provide financial recommendations to support corrective operational actions.</p> <p> Support management in prioritizing resource allocation.</p> <p> </p> <p>3. Harvest Optimization &amp; Revenue Simulation</p> <p> Develop financial models to determine optimal harvest timing.</p> <p> Simulate revenue scenarios based on:</p> <p> Projected harvest weights</p> <p> Current and forecasted market prices</p> <p> Remaining DOC and feed cost</p> <p> Evaluate financial impact of delaying or accelerating harvest.</p> <p> Provide daily profitability simulations to support sales and operations decisions.</p> <p> </p> <p>4. Financial Forecasting &amp; Reporting</p> <p> Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial dashboards.</p> <p> Forecast pond-level profitability and farm-wide performance.</p> <p> Provide financial projections aligned with production cycles.</p> <p> Support management with data-driven decision analysis.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>5. Internal Control &amp; Audit Support</p> <p>Independently verify farm data entries related to:</p> <p> Feed consumption</p> <p> FCR calculations</p> <p> Standing crop estimations</p> <p> Reconcile weekly production reports.</p> <p> Strengthen financial accuracy prior to audits or regulatory submissions.</p> <p> Ensure transparency and documentation integrity.</p> <p>6. Cross-Functional Coordination</p> <p> Work closely with Farm Managers, Production Supervisors, and Biosecurity teams.</p> <p> Coordinate with Finance department for reporting and budgeting.</p> <p> Support strategic planning discussions with data-backed analysis.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Minimum 5 8 years of experience in financial analysis or cost control.</p> <p>Experience in aquaculture, agriculture, food production, or manufacturing is highly preferred.</p> <p>Strong analytical and modeling capabilities.</p>

<p> <strong> Overview </strong> </p> <p>The Sales Assistant Specialist Transaction Banking will support the team in managing and servicing the bank s existing corporate and institutional client portfolio. The role will primarily focus on FX transactions, with increasing involvement in Trade Finance products as the business develops. The role must combine strong mathematical aptitude with excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage demanding workloads and tight deadlines.</p> <p>Note: Oman Investment Bank reserves the right to modify the job description based on business needs and demands.</p> <p> </p> <strong> Responsibilities </strong> <p> <strong>Client Service &amp; Transaction Operations</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Support the team in servicing the existing corporate and institutional client portfolio, handling daily requests, inquiries, and high transaction volumes.</li> <li>Assist with client FX transactions.</li> <li>Support clients across Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, and Documentary Collections.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Relationship Management &amp; Business Development</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Coordinate with Relationship Managers, Treasury, Operations, Compliance, and Product teams; escalate operational issues and client concerns appropriately.</li> <li>Assist in managing and developing client relationships, negotiating the terms of business and enhancing the service solution.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Reporting, Compliance &amp; Record Keeping</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Prepare transaction volume reports, client activity summaries, and management updates, and perform financial analysis.</li> <li>Maintain complete and accurate transaction and client records, including onboarding files for audit and regulatory purposes.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Market &amp; Sector Expertise</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Maintain in-depth knowledge of market practices, regulatory developments, and competitive offerings across the GCC, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and CIS.</li> <li>Assist your management in building segment-specific propositions for high-priority industries (e.g., agriculture, fertilizers, metals and mining, real estate, tourism, FMCG etc).</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Team &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Assist in preparing for and representing the bank at client meetings, regional industry forums, and transaction banking conferences by compiling briefing materials, presentations, and follow-up action items.</li> <li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders including compliance, operations, product, and technology teams.</li> </ul> <p> </p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p> <strong> Requirements </strong> </p> <p> <strong>Academic Qualifications</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Bachelor s degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Professional Qualifications</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is highly preferred.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Experience</strong> </p> <ul> <li>0 3 years of relevant experience in banking, financial markets, Treasury, FX sales, Transaction Banking, or Trade Finance.</li> <li>Client-facing banking experience and strong quantitative academic performance are advantages.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Knowledge / Skills Required</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Excellent numerical aptitude and mathematical accuracy (essential).</li> <li>Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and Excel proficiency.</li> <li>Ability to learn banking products and financial markets quickly.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting with corporate clients.</li> <li>Professional client-service approach; English fluency, with Arabic highly desirable.</li> <li>Clear long-term career ambition in banking and financial markets.</li> <li>Ownership, initiative, resilience, adaptability, and strong work ethic.</li> <li>Ability to perform under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and meet tight deadlines.</li> <li>Flexibility to work extended hours when business requirements demand.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p>The FAO Representation in Oman works closely with the Government of Oman and other national and development partners to support the country s priorities in food and agriculture, sustainable natural resource management, climate resilience, and related areas, in line with FAO s mandate and the Country Programming Framework. FAO Oman implements and supports a range of programmes and initiatives in collaboration with national counterparts and other stakeholders, with the aim of contributing to sustainable agricultural development, food security, and resilient food systems. Within this context, the Communication Assistant will support FAO Oman in effectively communicating its programmes, activities, results, partnerships, and key messages to relevant stakeholders and the wider public. The position will contribute to strengthening the visibility and outreach of FAO s work in Oman and ensuring that communication materials and activities are aligned with FAO s corporate communication standards and the country office s priorities. The incumbent will work as part of the FAO Oman team and will coordinate, as required, with relevant colleagues at the Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (FAO-RNE), FAO Headquarters, and other FAO offices and communication focal points.</p><p><strong>Reporting Lines</strong></p><p>The Communications Assistant will work under the overall supervision of the Head of FAO Oman Office and will receive day-to-day guidance from the designated supervisor/communication focal point. The incumbent will collaborate with OCC, RCO, technical officers, programme colleagues, and other relevant focal points in support of communication activities.</p><p><strong>Technical Focus</strong></p><p>Communication support, digital and social media content, visibility, stakeholder outreach, and communication of FAO programmes and results</p><p><strong>Tasks and responsibilities</strong></p><p>In close collaboration with Office of Communications (OCC) branches and appropriate Communication focal points, the incumbent will:</p><ul><li>Support the implementation of FAO Oman s communication activities and contribute to communication workplans.</li><li>Collect and compile relevant information, photographs, videos, stories, success stories, and other content from FAO projects, programmes, and activities.</li><li>Assist in drafting, editing, and adapting communication products, including news items, stories, briefs, presentations, newsletters, infographics, videos, webpage content, and other digital materials.</li><li>Support FAO Oman s official social media platforms by preparing and scheduling content, including posts, visuals, infographics, short videos, and monthly content calendars, in line with FAO communication guidelines.</li><li>Monitor social media engagement and compile relevant statistics and reports.</li><li>Assist in preparing and adapting communication content in both Arabic and English, as appropriate, to support effective outreach and engagement, particularly with government counterparts and local stakeholders.</li><li>Support communication and visibility activities related to FAO Oman s engagement with existing and potential partners, including the preparation of briefs, presentations, factsheets, and content highlighting programme results and success stories.</li><li>Support communication activities for awareness-raising campaigns, workshops, events, and other activities related to FAO s programmes and priorities.</li><li>Upload all relevant FAO Oman communication and publication materials to the Corporate Publication Workflow System (PWS) for quality assurance and clearance processes.</li><li>Attend regular monthly meetings and any additional regional coordination meetings, as requested by the Regional Communication Office in Cairo.</li><li>Participate in events, field visits, campaigns, and other activities to support communication coverage and content collection.</li><li>Liaise with relevant communication and technical focal points, including OCC, RCO, and FAO-RNE colleagues, as appropriate, to obtain inputs and support the review and clearance of communication products.</li><li>Ensure that communication products are accurate and consistent with FAO corporate communication standards, branding, terminology, and applicable guidelines.</li><li>Perform any other related duties as required.</li></ul><p><strong>FAO Standards and guidelines:</strong></p><p>Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes. All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:</p><ul><li>FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en</li><li>FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia</li><li>Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.13044/cb5044en</li><li>FAOSTYLE https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.13044/cb8081en</li><li>FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm</li><li>FAO Names Of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en</li><li>Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).</li></ul><p>Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media, Marketing, or a related field.</li><li>Two years of relevant experience in communications, journalism, public relations, media, digital communications, or a related field.</li><li>Working knowledge of English and Arabic.</li><li>National of Oman or resident of the country with valid work permit.</li><li>FAO Core Competencies: Results Focus, Teamwork, Communication, Building Effective Relationships, Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement</li><li>Technical/Functional Skills: Experience in preparing and editing communication materials for different audiences and communication channels. Experience in social media content preparation and digital communications. Experience in preparing visual and multimedia content, including basic photography, video, infographics, or other digital materials. Good writing and editing skills in English and Arabic. Familiarity with communication and social media platforms and tools. Experience working with government institutions, development partners, international organizations, or other relevant stakeholders is an asset.</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Apt Resources is seeking a dedicated Date Palm Supervisor to oversee operations on a prestigious date palm farm in Abu Dhabi.<br> In this role, you will be responsible for managing the cultivation and harvesting of date palms, ensuring the farm operates efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality.<br> The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agricultural practices related to date palms and be passionate about sustainable farming.<br> Responsibilities Supervise daily farm operations, including planting, irrigation, fertilization, and harvesting of date palms.<br> Train and manage farm workers on best agricultural practices and safety protocols.<br> Monitor the health of the date palms and implement pest management strategies as needed.<br> Maintain detailed records of farm activities and production metrics.<br> Collaborate with agricultural specialists to develop strategies for improving yield and quality.<br> Ensure compliance with agricultural standards and environmental regulations.<br> Assist in budget management and resource allocation for the farm.<br> Salary AED 5,500 plus free accommodation, Food, and other benefits as per UAE Labor Law.<br> Proven experience as a Supervisor on a date palm farm or in a related agricultural role.<br> Strong knowledge of date palm cultivation techniques and pest management.<br> Excellent leadership and team management skills.<br> Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.<br> Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.<br> Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.<br> Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.<br></span> </div>