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Organizational SettingThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.The Corporate Services Department (CSD) provides IFAD with the human resources, administrative services, safety and security, information technology resources, and medical support services required to allow IFAD to meet its objectives of enabling rural people overcome poverty. CSD is led by an Associate Vice-President, CSD, is comprised of three (3) divisions: People and Culture Division (PCD), Information and Communications Technology Division (ICT), Management Services Division (MSD) and one unit: the Health & Wellness Unit (HWU).The People and Culture Division (PCD) provides high quality HR expertise, nurturing a culture of excellence and contributing towards an inclusive and diverse workplace where People come first. It is a strategic, business-oriented and trusted partner for IFAD managers and staff across the globe. It supports corporate initiatives aimed at implementing key HR processes at the organizational level and developing a shared Workplace Culture based on IFAD's core values. PCD is led by a Divisional Director, and is comprised of three (3) units: the Strategic Partnering and Talent Acquisition Unit (SPTA), the Talent Management Unit (TMU), and the People Operations and Policy (POP) unit. Job RoleThe Senior HR Specialist is responsible for the delivery of the full range of HR services. The level of senior professionalism allows the incumbent to provide technical leadership in HR specialty and commensurate expert advisory services. Within their areas of responsibility, the Senior HR Specialist exercises a high degree of independence in providing reliable HR programme delivery. The incumbent performs the entire range of complex HR tasks independently, including the analysis and approval of complex and/or precedent setting cases with the aim of ensuring consistency in the interpretation and application of regulations and rules. The level of senior professionalism allows the incumbent to provide technical leadership to all of the mentioned HR initiatives and commensurate expert advisory services on programme design and implementation.The Senior HR Specialist (TM) provides technical leadership in Performance Management within IFAD's Integrated Talent Management Framework (ITMF), overseeing the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of related programmes, processes, and systems. The role ensures that performance management is fully embedded within the broader talent management architecture, linking performance outcomes to career development, learning, and mobility opportunities. Performance data are systematically used to inform succession planning, leadership pipeline development, and workforce decisions, while recognition and accountability mechanisms are aligned with IFAD's organizational values and strategic workforce priorities. In doing so, the Senior HR Specialist fosters transparency, fairness, and merit-based advancement across the organization. Given the cross-cutting and often high-profile nature of performance discussions, the role requires strong diplomatic skills and the capacity to influence and build trust with senior leaders while maintaining objectivity and accountability. Key Functions and Results1. HUMAN RESOURCES ADVOCATE: The incumbent projects PCD's reputation as a value-added, technically competent and reliable service provider as part of the Division's HR strategy.  The focus is on expert knowledge of the Fund's governing structure, mandate, long-term business strategy, organizational dynamics and culture and on their senior-level professionalism, the incumbent advocates for new or revised policies, procedures and initiatives. The incumbent reaches out to managers, supervisors and staff, listening and responding effectively and efficiently to common issues and problems and builds relationships based on respect and trust. From the perspective of a value for diversity and respect for a multi-cultural client base, the Senior HR Specialist demonstrates communications skills that serve to promote the Division's strategy and the equitable management of IFAD staff. 2. AGENT OF CHANGE: The incumbent understands and applies the principles of change management and proactively serves as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change. They use a solid knowledge of information technology to analyse and promote acceptance of new methods of work and effective communication skills to persuade and influence managers, supervisors and staff to adopt change. Going beyond acceptance to change in methods and technology tools the incumbent manages change through consultations with IFAD senior management, HR management and colleagues and outreach to client management, supervisors and staff to establish and maintain collaborative, open and regular communications pertaining to current and planned changes in HR strategy, policies, regulations and rules. They explain the scope and ramifications of proposed HR initiatives, promoting an understanding of their purpose and functional advantages. 3. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent is typically a team leader with accountability for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. The incumbent may also directly supervise an HR specialized unit and/or HR generalists with responsibility for work planning and organization, supervision of the work of the unit/section assigned and establishing and monitoring performance management indicators of success. This includes: (i) People Management through recruitment, performance and career and learning management of staff establishing learning plans and ensuring staff supervised meet their development needs while meeting the needs of IFAD. (ii) Resource Management by providing strategic and data inputs into the divisional budget preparation exercises. (iii) Knowledge and Content Management by ensuring (1) knowledge content within the functional area is continuously updated and available to colleagues and clients (2) best practices are continuously identified, documented and distributed and (3) appropriate and up-to-date information and learning tools are available to the Fund's managers, supervisors and staff. (iv) Information Technology Management through leveraging ERP functionality for improved business results, simplification of transaction and reporting processes and improved client services.Position specifics:4.  TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO MEET IFAD STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: The Senior HR Specialist (TMU) defines and implements corporate organizational development and capability development strategies, and plans policies that align and facilitate the delivery of IFAD's mission. In line with IFAD's focus on talent development, the incumbent plays a key role in creating and providing staff development initiatives that will enable the transformational change in the skills, knowledge and capability of the IFAD workforce. The incumbent works with senior leaders in the organization and HR business partners to align talent development with IFAD's business requirements and provides high level technical insight in IFAD's thinking on talent development and leadership development, particularly in new learning techniques and the challenge presented by delivering to a multicultural workforce located around the world. The Senior HR Specialist (TMU):Leverages relationships to open opportunities and thought leadership in talent development and provides authoritative advice and practical solutions to enable development of talent for IFAD's key leadership rolesEnhances the design and framework for leadership development based on best practices and collaborates in the design and development of a programme for emerging leaders in collaboration with the team leading youth talent and the strategic sourcing and succession team; Enhances the design, procurement and delivery of resources and tools to enable managers to be successful talent managers including 360 feedback and assessment solutions and collaborates in the design of solutions for programmes that support leadership development5.  LEADS THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: The Senior HR Specialist (TMU) leads the design and implementation of the corporate performance management process as an enabler for a fit-for-purpose workforce in terms of both capacity and capability and conducts periodic reviews of the process to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. In this context, the incumbent is the highest technical expert on performance management policies, procedures and practices, and provides authoritative advice to senior leaders, supervisors and staff on PM matters. 6.  LEADS AND IMPLEMENTS STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES: The Senior HR Specialist (TMU) advocates the culture of continuous learning and development sustained by the right tools, services and programmes to enable individuals to perform and to manage their own careers. The incumbent leads the corporate learning programme by planning, designing and guiding the team in implementation as well as monitoring and evaluating, ensuring the offerings are current and appropriate including mandatory trainings, corporate induction for all new recruits, functional and competency training courses and supports the design and development of a tangible career development model for IFAD with increased transparency of career development opportunities for all. This includes preparation and line management of the corporate training budget providing oversight to the budget assistant ensuring value for money.7.  MANAGEMENT OF STAFF SURVEYS AND SUPPORT FOR MANAGEMENT ACTION ON STAFF ENGAGEMENT, WORKPLACE CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT: The Senior HR Specialist designs and implements organization-wide surveys based on management guidance and supports management actions and change management by providing advice and tools.8.  PROMOTE PROGRAMME QUALITY THROUGH DATA DRIVEN EVIDENCE AND INSIGHT: In collaboration with Chief, TMU, the Senior HR Specialist (TMU) defines annual objectives of PM, Corporate Learning, and other Corporate Initiatives under assignment, action plans, milestones and metrics of success. The incumbent:Is the lead in developing an learning  M&E framework with measures, benchmarks, or scorecards to monitor the effectiveness of learning and leadership development efforts and applies these measures to drive progress in talent management and retention. In addition, the incumbent uses insight from data and feedback to identify opportunities to better deliver to meet the business needs;Conducts external research and benchmarking to ensure strategy, content and delivery model for all products are positioned to deliver best-in-class results and best value and evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning of new programmes as these impact the motivation, development attraction and retention of personnel.9.  PARTNERSHIPS BUILDING: The Senior HR Specialist (TMU) partners with senior leaders across IFAD to understand the talent needs of the organization at the corporate, departmental and divisional levels. The incumbent consults with HR Business Partners, senior leaders and other key stakeholders and partners to ensure integration with other core talent programmes including the youth talent initiatives and succession planning. The Senior HR Specialist (TMU) builds working relationships with UN agency colleagues and the private sector in learning and development to formulate common policies and approaches. The incumbent also advocates for IFAD's approach to learning and knowledge sharing and engages with best-in-class external providers for provision of learning and development solutions for the organization.  Key Performance IndicatorsThe work requires the development of new and/or modifications of existing policies, practices and techniques as well as the revision of HR work performed at lower levels and taking corrective and adaptive actions. The Senior HR Specialist is accountable for (a) convincing management of the utility of improved approaches to the delivery of assigned HR services; (b) addressing problems involved in formulating the Fund's position on the interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules to highly contentious cases; (c) satisfying the organizational, programmatic and HR needs related to the field of work; and (d) developing expert advice for the Fund that is recognized and accepted as being fully sound. Detailed analysis of the interrelationships of HR issues with those of programme, political and resource considerations is required. The work is defined by support to one major or a group of the Fund's departments and offices yet the impact of work encompass PCD as a whole requiring continuous and collaborative exchange of technical expertise with peers and management to ensure PCD is seen as speaking with one voice.Position specifics:The key performance indicators for the Senior HR Specialist  include leadership, technical and team as well as programmatic. As a supervisor, the incumbent provides guidance to staff through clear planning and communication, coaching for performance, and supporting their career development. The KPI are technical excellence of team members and their cohesiveness as well as continuous commitment to learning and development. Working RelationshipsInternally, the Senior HR Specialist is an authoritative HR technical adviser to the Fund in the development of new or modified policies and practices and in the provision of expert advice within their area of specialization. Working relationships involve interactions with Senior Management (AVPs/ Directors/ MDs), peers within PCD at all levels as well as hiring managers and employees.. The advice and recommendations provided are normally considered technically accurate and are provided to senior managers inside and outside PCD.External contacts include: counterparts in other United Nations organizations or International Financial Institutions, in order to exchange information on approaches to similar HR problems, etc.; vendors and agencies in the area of expertise; and inter-agency groups such as the CEB and ICSC to provide information on the Fund's HR policies and practices and negotiate the adoption of common system practices. The Senior HR Specialist may also represent the Fund in consultations with staff representatives, formulating management's position with respect to grievances and appeals, as well as in inter-agency coordination committees dealing with human resources questions.The Senior HR Specialist (TM) may represent IFAD in interagency for a related to performance management community of practices. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies:Level 2:Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externallyCommunicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skillsDemonstrating leadership - Leads by example, initiates and supports changeFocusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused cultureLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning cultureManaging performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organizationManaging time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resourcesProblem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impactStrategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership rolesTeam working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education:Level - Advanced* university degree (Master or equivalent)Areas of focus - Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Management or other job-related field.Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php *Note: For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in IFAD's Human Resources Implementing Procedures.Experience:At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources management. Experience in human resources management of which three (3) years preferably in the United Nations or an international financial institution, or another multi-cultural organization or institution or a national organization providing support on a global scope is highly desirable.Languages:Required: English (4 - Excellent)Desirable: French, Spanish, and/or Arabic (3 - Good) Skills:Analytical skills: Outstanding ability to analyse and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information from a variety of sources and filter out key insights and recommendationsProject coordination: Identification of key-priorities, ability to work with others, coordinate and structure work to meet deadlines and adjustment of workplan/resource allocation when needed, identification and management of project-related risksStakeholder management: Strong alignment capabilities and consultation skills, building on effective interactions and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. for the co-creation of communication material with member states) and ability to build and maintain a strong network (e.g. with journalists, media outlets, etc.)Career management: Know-how in career management (e.g. mobility plans, career development programmes)Compensation: Expertise in compensation methodologies and practices, benefits and entitlementsDiversity & inclusion dynamics: Expertise in diversity & inclusion dynamics applications in human resourcesHR knowledge: Expertise in principles and concepts of human resources management, including HR business partnering and client outreach, job classificationHR systems: Know-how in the design and management of HR systems and tools (e.g. learning platforms, performance platforms, etc.)Learning & Development: Expertise in learning & development methodologies and strategiesPerformance management: Expertise in performance management methodologies and strategiesWorkforce management: Know-how in organizational development and design and strategic workforce planningBasic ICT & digital fluency: Expertise relevant to the specific role (e.g. in-depth, computer information systems, including micro-computer operating systems software, hardware and applications software and other office technology equipment), end-user computing configuration managementConfidentiality & Discretion: Establishes self and division as trusted advisor to internal stakeholders by maintaining high level of discretion and confidentiality in assignments; demonstrates sound judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential matters; drives good governance and is a "Culture Carrier" demonstrating IFAD institutional conscience through their work.Leadership: Group thought leader, sought out by others and providing mentorship and effective guidance to othersSystemic thinking: Ability to understand interlinkages and their implications in specific area of expertise (e.g. thorough understanding of interlinkages between crops)Verbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic languageWritten communication: Clear, succinct and convincing written communication in the language needed for specific role; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language (e.g. for drafting of position papers, briefings, etc.) Other InformationIFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit IFAD's compensation and benefits page on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements.  See here. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.In the interest of making most cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful.IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation in line with its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and the Policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. 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Organizational SettingThis call for interest is advertised as a temporary assignment with a duration of 11 months. Organizational SettingThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution, and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.-The Department for Country Operations (DCO) oversees the origination, design and management of IFAD investments, including sovereign and non-sovereign operations, as well as the design and implementation of non-lending activities within country programmes, including policy engagement and SSTC. DCO is the department that primarily interfaces with governments, the private sector and other stakeholders to deliver IFAD's programme of work and to provide oversight to ensure quality of the portfolio.¿-DCO is led by an Associate Vice-President and is composed of five (5) regional divisions: Asia and the Pacific Division (APR), East and Southern Africa Division (ESA), Latin America and Caribbean Division (LAC) , Near East, North Africa and Europe Division (NEN) and West and Central Africa Division (WCA), the Private Sector Operations Division (PSD), and two (2) units:- the South-South and Triangular Cooperation Unit (SSTC) and the fragility unit (FRU).- The GCF AICRM Regional ProgrammeThe GCF portfolio in the West and Central Africa Division includes the regional Program ¿Integrated Climate Risk Management Programme in the seven Sahelian Countries (in Burkina, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, The Gambia) of the Great Green Wall (AICRM)¿. This programme was approved during the 28th meeting of the GCF Board US$ 143 million, of which US$ 82.8 million of grant resources from the GCF. The African Development Bank, Africa Risk Capacity and IFAD co-finance the program. AICRM is one element of IFAD's One Sahel Initiative which ensures complementarity amongst all IFAD programmes in the regions and provides parallel co-financing to the IFAD ¿Joint Programme for the Sahel in Response to the Challenges of COVID-19, Conflict and Climate Change (SD3C) covering 6 Sahel Countries namely, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Senegal, approved by IFAD board in December 2020.The GCF AICRM Regional programme's main overall objective is to increase resilience and enhance the livelihoods and food and water security of smallholder farmers and rural communities through integrated climate risk management of natural resources (water, soil, ecosystems) in seven countries of the Green Great Wall (GGW). It also seeks to enable these countries to adopt low emission, climate resilient pathways for agricultural development by promoting, upgrading and scaling up risk management measures in agriculture while delivering various adaptation and mitigation co-benefits, including the avoidance of 21.5 million tCO2q GHG emissions. To achieve the expected outcome, the programme is divided into three mutually reinforcing and interlinked components that contribute to the following three outcomes: component 1 (risk preparedness); component 2 (risk reduction); component 3 (risk transfer).The programme will directly benefit 800,000 households and indirectly over 5.3 million beneficiaries of which 50 percent will be women. The programme will be implemented at the country level and at regional level through a Regional Coordination Unit (RCU). The Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) will be in charge of the overall coordination performance and monitoring of the programme, reporting of results and impacts, knowledge management with the Great Green Wall, south-south exchanges between the seven countries.The Senior Program Coordinator, AICRM will work under the general supervision of the Program Manager (SD3C & 1Sahel Coordinator)¿and in coordination with the Lead Regional Environment and Climate Specialist and Sahel MCO Head, with the expert advice of the Director of ECG and the Director, WCA. Key Responsibilities and dutiesThe Senior Programme Coordinator, AICRM coordinates the ¿Integrated Climate Risk Management Programme in the seven Sahelian Countries (in Burkina, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, and The Gambia) of the Great Green Wall. The incumbent works within the regional coordination unit (RCU) based in IFAD Multi-Country Office for Sahel located in Dakar (Senegal).The Senior Programme Coordinator, AICRM will be in charge of day-to-day programme management, coordination with country project teams and all participating agencies. In addition, the incumbent works directly with and engages division staff to engage the MCO teams and heads, Country Directors and IFAD country teams in each of the targeted countries, country PMUs, The SD3C regional programme and baseline investments.¿.The incumbent and team build coordination and synergies with the key partners of this program, the Africa Risk Capacity (ARC) and the World Food Programme (WFP), who are each implementing specific activities.The incumbent and staff establish and maintain strong relationships within the IFAD ECG staff and other Departments/Divisions (DCO, PMI, FOD, OLG) as appropriate, and outside IFAD, with each of the selected government officials, civil society leaders and technical experts, for example, to facilitate the proper implementation of the programme.The incumbent and RCU staff also work together through IFAD's processes to meet all the requirements for GCF Sahel regional programme implementation. In this context, the Senior Programme Coordinator duties/responsibilities will include the following:LEADERSHIP with in REGIONAL COORDINATION UNIT: The Senior Programme Coordinator, AICRM leads and manages activities, staff, and resources related to AICRM under the regional coordination unit (RCU) and ensures that the team is highly performing, motivated and committed to the Programme's success. The incumbent ensures the strategic direction of the programme, planning, organizing, managing and supervision of the programmes and each country project, annual programme of work and budget in line with the programme and country financing agreements.QUALITY CONTROL AND MONITORING: The Senior Programme Coordinator, AICRM provides quality control of the implementation of each country project and technical guidance to countries and partners (b)monitors the programme delivery and ensure that participating countries and PMUs, conveying any problems to relevant partners and managers and act proactively to prevent country problem projects under this programme. (c) identifies potential synergies with any other relevant programs and propose opportunities to reduce transaction costs and for increasing the impact of the programme coordination with other partners, support the development of common M&E indicators and systems to enable the monitoring of project outputs and programme outcomes. Also, prepares terms of reference for any required studies and evaluations and (i) ensures timely and accurate production of progress reports both financial and narrative, and of the programme annual and quarterly work plans. (ii) ensures regular and timely monitoring reports on all country individual projects. (iii) ensures that the performance of each country dashboard is in line with the programme objectivesPARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND REPRESENTATION: The Senior Programme Coordinator facilitates the dissemination of information and reports to all stakeholders and liaises with all relevant IFAD Departments/Divisions (DCO, PMI, FOD, OLG), ECG GCF focal point, lead technical specialist, country directors and regional teams for all issues concerning the programme delivery and reporting. Also, in coordination with the M&E and KM specialist, compile lessons learned and good practices and facilitate the exchange of experiencesMANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Senior Programme Coordinator is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This includes People Management through technical leadership/capacity development, Resource Management by providing strategic and technical advice for operational development, and Knowledge and Content Management by ensuring (1) knowledge content within specialty/thematic area is continuously updated and available through the intranet (2) best practices are continuously identified, documented and made available to clients and peers through the inter-/intra-net and (3) appropriate and up-to-date information and learning tools are available.In particular, the incumbent fosters an environment that stimulates and rewards performance, initiative and innovation, and encourages continuous learning, frank communication and teamwork.The Senior Programme Coordinator will perform any other duties as required. Qualification RequirementsOrganizational Competencies - Level 2Strategic thinking and organizational development: Strategic leadershipDemonstrating Leadership: Leads by example; initiates and supports changeLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating: Challenges, innovates and contributes to a learning cultureFocusing on clients: Contributes to a client-focused cultureProblem solving and decision making: Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impactManaging time, resources and information: Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resourcesTeam Work: Fosters a cohesive team environmentCommunicating and negotiating: Acquires and uses a wide range of communication styles and skillsBuilding relationships and partnerships: Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externallyManaging performance and developing staff: Manages staff and teams effectively Education:Education includes Advanced university degree from an accredited institution listed on https://whed.net/home.php in Risk Management, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Environmental Economics, Finance, Insurance, Agriculture, Business or related field is required ():() Note: For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in IFAD's Human Resources Implementing Procedures. Work experience:At least 8 years overall relevant experience.Three (3) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope.Position-specific experience: Experience and knowledge in climate resilience and climate risk managementExperience in climate adaptation, resilience and climate impacts on livelihoods, especially agriculture, fishing, and small businesses, as well as financing of government programs in developing countries and with social and environment safeguards. Experience in preparing feasibility studies, particularly in relation to insurance schemes.Experience in working with international institutions (UN agencies or other), International donors (AfDB, WB, GCF¿) and government institutions is an asset.Experience in organizing and facilitating stakeholder consultations and/or events. Developing country experience is an asset. Experience working in the Sahel Region is an asset. Languages and other skillsExcellent English and French is required.IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation in line with its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and the Policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.orgIn accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit IFAD's compensation and benefits page on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements.Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.In the interest of making most cost effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful.https://www.ifad.org/en/careers/compensation-and-benefitshttps://commonsystem.org/cp/calc.asphttps://webapps.ifad.org/members/eb/134/docs/EB-2021-134-R-9.pdfhttps://www.ifad.org/documents/38711624/42415556/SEA_e_web.pdf/85275c4d-8e3f-4df0-9ed8-cebaacfab128?t=1611326846000This call is advertised as a short-term assignment with a duration of initially 11 months and expected to start shortly after selection. Should an external candidate (including consultants and staff members not meeting IFAD HR Implementing Procedures' definition of 'internal') be selected, the contract type would be that of a short-term professional (TPO). In the event an IFAD staff member, holding a Fixed Term contract be selected, the movement would be implemented as a Temporary Assignment through the applicable provisions. Applicants should verify and obtain their supervisors' support to be released in the event they are selected. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

Organizational SettingThis Call for Interest is advertised as a short-term assignment with a duration of XX months and expected to start shortly after selection. Should an external candidate (including consultants and staff members not meeting IFAD HR Implementing Procedures' definition of 'internal') be selected, the contract type would be that of a short-term professional (TPO). In the event an IFAD staff member, holding a Fixed Term contract be selected, the movement would be implemented as a Temporary Assignment through the applicable provisions. Applicants should verify and obtain their supervisors' support to be released.The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation. The Financial Operations Department (FOD) is a dynamic financial, strategic and responsive business partner and service provider fully supporting IFAD in developing its financial strategy and managing its financial, investments and material resources. FOD ensures that these resources are efficiently, economically and effectively used to achieve IFAD`s objectives in the long-term and deliver on its development commitments. FOD is led by an Associate Vice President and is comprised of three (3) divisions: the Treasury Services Division (TRE), the Financial Controller`s Division (FCD) and the Procurement and Financial Management Division (PFM).  The Treasury Services Division (TRE) protects IFADs financial sustainability and credit rating ensuring a prudent leverage strategy in line with IFAD`s mission, efficient and effective management of IFAD`s liquidity, timely and accurate settlement of all incoming and outgoing payments, and robust financial planning and ALM risk management, while providing innovative and financially responsible solutions to IFAD`s borrowers. Job RoleFinance Analysts typically work with a higher-level Finance Specialist in monitoring financial performance and preparing and evaluating financial reports; the incumbent may alternatively supervise a homogeneous portion of a financial operation which is predominantly process oriented.The Treasury Analyst (Cash Management) is responsible for the deliverable, accuracy and quality of all daily operations of the CM payment and back-office team. The incumbent also critically contributes to minimizing operational and financial risks that could result in reputational risk for the institution. Key Functions and Results1. FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER: The Finance Analyst is a credible, trusted partner to the client offices served and the Department/Division/Unit assigned. The position supports the Fund's finance strategy and plans as well as models a commitment to financial integrity by acting as a responsive and constructive service provider with a focus on results. The Analyst provides verbal and written advice and guidance to supervisors and staff on finance regulations, rules and procedures, facilitating a mutual understanding of roles and fiduciary accountabilities in support of the integrity in the management of the Fund's financial resources. The Analyst's focus is on building their knowledge base of the Fund's governing structure, mandate, long-term business strategy, organizational dynamics and culture.2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Finance Analysts are establishing expertise in the UN's financial principles, policies, regulations, rules and procedures. The position is assigned a portion of a financial operation, such as Payroll for headquarters staff and processing transactions where concurrent stages of processing are required. Representative activities include:Reviewing, approving, reconciling and processing a range of accounting transactions on a regular and recurring basis;Reviewing, analysing and projecting programme financial implications in light of additional mandates or other programme changes;Analyzing and evaluating financial reports produced on a regular basis, explaining variances and producing reports and correspondence as required;Ensuring the timely and correct entry into the General Ledger of all input in accordance with corporate accounting practices, approving and posting all payable, receivable and correction journals;Monitoring financial performance, allotments and expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized parameters and resolving emergent financial issues;Managing non-complex loans and grants portfolio(s) including in the review of Project design documents in relation to financial management (e.g. flow of funds, procurement, financial reporting and audit) as well as in relation to the disbursement of funds; and Analyzing, recommending and trading individual securities for different fixed income sectors and markets for internal investment portfolios of IFAD and related entities, in accordance with well-established policies and investment guidelines and also analyzing and proposing well-thought through changes to these.3. AGENT OF CHANGE: The Finance Analyst maintains an awareness of the principles of change management and proactively serves as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change. The position uses a knowledge of results-based management and budgeting, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other information technology to analyze and promote acceptance of new methods of work and automated workflows. At this level the Analyst manages change through consultations with finance colleagues and outreach to client offices to ensure open and regular communications pertaining to current and planned changes in the Fund's financial administration.4. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: Is accountable for integrity, transparency, in the personal use of assigned IFAD resources, including equipment, supplies and, as applicable, staff supervised.5. TREASURY MANAGEMENT: The Treasury Analyst (Cash Management) tasks include but are not limited to : 6. PAYMENTS: Manage the team`s daily payment operations, ensuring that all transactions (payments, disbursements, transfer of funds etc.) are being processed timely, at quality standards and with minimal rejections. Ensure that best international practices are followed and that IFAD abides to international payment regulations. Provide solutions in case of issues with the processing of transactions, with due respect and knowledge of internal procedures and international payment regulations. Support decentralized financial operations, including advice on payments in local currency, local bank account and efficient channeling of funds. Provide guidance to more junior or to support staff wherever appropriate. Support in the formation and implementation of a coordinated yearly work plan for the Cash Management team.7. POST-TRADING:  Ensure that all internally managed investment transactions, including but not limited to: bond securities, time deposits, forward and swap transactions are correctly booked, confirmed with relevant parties, and settled according to best operational practices. Ensure confirmations are produced, authorised and issued to customers in a timely manner. Monitor the team post trading operations and ensure that issues with transactions are promptly resolved and escalated if necessary. Support the continuous improvement of all processes and procedures and that these are kept up to date at regular intervals. 8. LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT: Accountable for daily short term liquidity management, including adherence to policy's liquidity requirements; determine liquidity requirements for daily payment/disbursements based on short term cash flow dataSupport efficient liquidity management by monitoring of forward bank balances, maintaining and verifying accuracy of committed bank balances in the Treasury Operational Database to ensure that no overdrafts are incurred. Report on liquidity positions and escalate issues in case of operational risk. Responsible for operations carried out in accordance with IFAD Financial regulations, external and internal audit guidelines, international payments standards and the regulations and sanction programmes of national and international monetary authorities. Participate in projects related to short term cash flow projections.9. RELATIONSHIPS: Responsible for daily relationship with contacts at the banks (back-offices) and SWIFT. Support the Senior Treasury Office in the selection of IFAD Banks, setting up requirements and participating in technical and operational assessment. Monitoring the service and performance of operational bank in terms of payment, accounting and IT services provided to IFAD and liaise with banks to optimize services rendered to IFAD and its staff. Ensure resolution of issues and respond to enquiries related to bank services. Monitor all foreign exchange transactions, bank charges and interest payments on all operational accounts. Liaise internally and build network with IFAD divisions to enhance services to Treasury clients. Provide support to Treasury Officers across all functional teams and ensure that timely responses are provided to internal and external parties. Interact with any external institutions, which may intervene in cash management and back-office activities, ensuring timely resolution of settlement problems. Report and escalate on potential financial/operational risk. Liaison with internal and external audit.10. ACCOUNTING AND RECONCILIATION: Support operational activities of the Cash Management team and ensure correct and prompt execution of TRE accounting and reconciliation, , within IFAD Internal Control Framework. Liaise with the Office of the Controller on all accounting related issues. Ensure timely and correct entry into the General Ledger of all Treasury input in accordance with corporate accounting practice. Approve and post all Treasury payable, receivable and correction journals. Monitor the reconciliation activities of the team and ensure timely and accurate month and year-end Treasury accounting closing. Focal point in internal and external audit exercises.11. SYSTEMS: Usage of Treasury Cash Management systems, including TMS, PeopleSoft and SWIFT. Ensure smooth onboarding of new systems, including support in design of system requirements and support testing, implementation and post go-live troubleshooting. Supporting the team on implementation and enhancement of systems. Liaising with ICT and relevant IFAD divisions on system-related projects. Provide analysis on risks, impacts and opportunities. Management of SWIFT Alliance interface, including system upgrade, testing of disaster recovery, testing and reporting on system upgrade and on regulatory-driven changes.12. BUSINESS CONTINUITY: Support testing of the current TRE CM Business Continuity Plan, both for the payments and for post-trading activities at operational level. Provide feedback on design of technical solutions, design and support testing and implementation of business continuity agreed solution13.  ANALYSIS AND DOCUMENTS.Accountable for completion of official documents requiring IFAD banking details and bank certification; interaction with external institutions as requiredMaking recommendation to the Senior Treasury Officer on management of resources (financial, staff, software) and propose initiatives for additional efficiency or minimization of risk.Analyse trends in financial data to assess relevance for existing models and recommend changes to underlying assumptions to promote alignment with IFAD current and future operating developments.Contribute to the implementation of financial policies through liquidity management and management of back-office activities.14. OTHER:Contribute to in-house knowledge of IFAD payment/disbursement and Treasury accounting flow. Build and share knowledge on settlement best practices; propose improvements and developments of the functionalities of TRE systems through designing, testing and implementing new system features.Representing the CM team leader at internal and external meetings as required Key Performance IndicatorsThe incumbent analyses unusual transactions and recommends actions to be taken and/or exceptions to be made in the application of financial regulations, rules and procedures. The incumbent executes effective accounting operations where methodology is established or accounting problems have precedents, is accountable for the correctness of authorizations or computations within a group of accounts and proposes improvements in reporting systems of subsidiary ledgers or other elements of a group of accounts.  The incumbent has access to advice and on-the-job training from specialists in the individual finance occupations in the resolution of on-going non-routine work.Treasury Analyst (Cash Management) in charge of investment management operations implement investment transactions with an impact on the Fund`s investment income, through the quality of trade recommendations and trade execution, and on the financial and operational risks through adherence to internal controls and procedures.  Working RelationshipsThe work relationships of the incumbent involves both written and verbal communications to obtain and provide information regarding decisions on specific cases or to explain why an action has been taken or to obtain information needed to take decisions or support further financial processes. Internal Fund contacts extend to supervisors and staff throughout the Fund to promote understanding of finance regulations, rules and/or procedures pertaining mainly to routine finance matters within their area of assignment. This requires skill in building constructive, effective relationships. External contacts are predominantly with banks, institutions or suppliers/vendors, Borrowers and Cooperating institutions, etc. and are for the purpose of exchanging information and making commitments within predetermined parameters.The Treasury Analyst (Cash Management) will liaise with internal and external stakeholders including ADM Travel, TRE IM unit, TRE FPM unit, TRE FUN unit, Divisional budget holders, IFAD Beneficiaries (including divisional focal points for loan/grant disbursements). The incumbent will be responsible on a daily basis of service relationship with IFAD operational banks for various aspects of TRE/CM operations. In addition, the incumbent will liaise with CM team towards internal and external auditors.  Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies:Level 1:Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationshipsCommunicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and othersDemonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to changeFocusing on clients - Focuses on clientsLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovatesManaging performance and developing staff -Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectivelyProblem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making abilityStrategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influenceTeam working - Contributes effectively to the teamEducation:Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php. The advanced university degree may be substituted by a first university degree and at least four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience over and above the minimum number of years of experienceAreas - finance, accounting, payments or other job-related field. Experience:At least two (2) years of progressively relevant professional experience in a similar position, preferably in the United Nations or an international financial institution, or another multi-cultural organization or a national organization providing support on a global scope.Two years- experience in international payments and/or post trading back-office operations. In-depth knowledge of payment and accounting software systems (e.g. Peoplesoft, SWIFT), particularly in liquidity management, payment execution, investment settlement solutions and workflow performance. Ability to manage cash management and back-office team efficiently and effectively.Know-how in the management of investment settlement processes such as reporting, treasury, investment processes and securities trading, cash management processes, etc is an assetCertifications: Professional qualifications from accredited entities (for example ICMA) or from IFIs/Central Bank programmes are an asset.Languages:Required English (4 - Excellent) Desirable: French, Spanish and/or Arabic (3 - Good) Knowledge of Italian would be an asset Skills:Procedure adherence: Ability to strictly adhere to established, formal guidelines, including in new situationsProcedure interpretation: Ability to interpret established, formal guidelines to address and recommend solutions or further actions requiredCapital market instruments: Knowledge of capital markets instruments (fixed income, derivatives, loans), risk and performance metrics and quantitative tools of fixed income valuation (cash flow, present value, interest rate risk, duration, etc.)Liquidity management: Know-how in liquidity planning, liquidity investment, investment portfolio management and reportingDigital Finance, FinTech and related: Know-how in fintech applications, robotic process automation, blockchain and digital finance applications to design, setup, implement and reportDisbursements, Payroll and Payments: Know-how in financial checks required for disbursements of loans and grants, payments and payroll transactions to reduce risk of error, fraud and non-compliance with rules, maintenance of clean vendor master files, arrears and debt management of loansFinancial data integrity and financial systems: know-how in systems interface control, core banking system management, data mining and analyticsFinancial process management: Know-how in the management of financial processes such as reporting, treasury, investment processes and securities trading, cash management processes, etc.Risk & compliance: Know-how in asset liability management, risk reporting, capital adequacy, quality assurance and compliance (e.g. Anti-money laundering (AML), Know your customer (KYC) processes), etc.Analytical skills: Outstanding ability to analyse and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information from a variety of sources and filter out key insights and recommendationsRisk management (e.g. reputational): Identification and assessment of potential liabilities and risks in IFAD's activities, particularly vis-à-vis third parties; ability to handle risks via contingency and mitigation strategiesTime management: Adherence to deadlines under time constraints and pressure (e.g. to deliver governing body documents on time); ability to coordinate and manage complex workflows and in-house and external teamsBasic ICT & digital fluency: High level of digital literacy and ability to quickly get familiar with new digital tools (e.g. ability to carry out EPR data entry and extraction when budgeting; monitoring security systems, uploading content to inter/intra-net websites, etc.)Interpersonal skills: Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others (e.g. visitors, clients, callers, etc.), including senior individuals (e.g. high-level meeting participants)Problem solving: Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategies Other InformationThis Call for Interest is advertised as a short-term assignment with a duration of 11 months and expected to start shortly after selection. Should an external candidate (including consultants and staff members not meeting IFAD HR Implementing Procedures' definition of 'internal') be selected, the contract type would be that of a short-term professional (TPO). In the event an IFAD staff member, holding a Fixed Term contract be selected, the movement would be implemented as a Temporary Assignment through the applicable provisions. Applicants should verify and obtain their supervisors' support to be released.Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on ethnic, social, or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size, or sexual orientation. This is in line with our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and our Policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please refer to the UN disability-inclusive language guidelines.Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. 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Organizational SettingThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.The Financial Operations Department (FOD) is a dynamic, strategic and responsive business partner responsible to set and implement IFAD's financial strategy and manage its financial and material resources. FOD ensures that IFAD's resources are efficiently, economically and effectively used to achieve the Fund's objectives in the long-term, safeguarding IFAD's financial sustainability, and delivering on its development commitments. FOD is led by the Associate Vice President & Chief Financial Officer and is comprised of three (3) divisions: the Treasury Services Division (TRE), the Financial Controller's Division (FCD) and the Procurement and Financial Management Division (PFM) and a Development Finance (DF) team. The Procurement and Financial Management Division (PFM) ensures a robust fiduciary system across IFAD operations, identifying and mitigating project procurement and project financial management risks through rigorous processes and controls. Job RoleThe Senior Regional Procurement Officer is accountable for IFAD core values of integrity, transparency, and equity in the alignment to IFAD's procurement policies and procedures (as established in the IFAD Project Procurement Guidelines, IFAD Procurement Handbook and other related and relevant documentation), of the divisions programmes and projects. Key Functions and Results1. STRATEGY AND EFFECTIVENESS MANAGEMENT: The Senior Regional Procurement Officer is responsible for the effectiveness of procurement management execution by country programme management teams and project teams during project implementation and project design. The incumbent  is responsible for procurement execution in line with the IFAD Procurement Guidelines and Handbook, and the appropriate controls, risk assessment and contract management while ensuring the effective use of resources, identifying bottlenecks and weaknesses of project procurement controls and establishing mechanisms for solutions. The incumbent is also responsible for Letters to the Borrower, with emphasis on procurement thresholds and specific implementation and procurement arrangements. 2. PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT: The Senior Regional Procurement Officer has the following roles and responsibilities: Roles: Promote fulfilment of IFAD's project procurement oversight function. Champion the design and effective implementation of appropriate project procurement quality assurance, risk-based systems and evidence-based oversight. Provide guidance and advice to the Regional Division management and Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) on procurement policies, practices, processes and procedures. Lead the development of the Procurement Strategy for IFAD's project: prepare project implementation to achieve the best procurement results and value for money, including detailed research of the market, its capabilities in terms of safeguards/SECAP requirements and other key operational risks that need to be addressed while ensuring good procurement planning in support of project implementation.Lead the coordination with colleagues in ECG and PMI on safeguards and mitigation measures during project design and implementation. IFAD's updated Social Environmental and Climate Assessment Procedures (SECAP) require a close integration of safeguards into the procurement process.Dispense strategic support and backstopping to the Regional Division management and CPMTs, on procurement issues throughout project design, supervision and implementation support, including by serving as a member of Design Review Meetings (DRM). Provide authoritative advice, counsel and guidance particularly on complex procurement issues, innovative solutions. Assist the Regional Division management and PDTs on approaches and strategies for the development of procurement documents that take into consideration latest sector trends, market conditions, life cycle costing analysis, value-for-money concepts and practices used in other donor agencies including multilaterals. Monitor procurement performance across the portfolio, develop key project procurement performance indicators and risk management tools to ensure proactive identification and action to address procurement and contract management issues and bottlenecks. Assesses needs and identifies training options for Country Directors (CDs), IFAD Country Office (ICO) staff and project team members to ensure robust management of procurement risk. When necessary, provides training and guidance to CDs, ICO staff and project team members on project procurement management and related risks. Advise, as appropriate, the Regional Division management and CDTs on market analysis, market outreach and communication strategies to attract capable, available and responsive bidders. Monitor, review and manage procurement and contract data entered by projects into the IFAD Contract Monitoring Tool and other project procurement ICT systems. This includes the setting of targets with projects and regular follow-up meeting.Provide proactive project procurement portfolio management: develop regular procurement reports for the regional division highlighting the amount of contracts for different categories of procurement, main risks and problems faced in the portfolio.Propose actions for improvement, taking into consideration the specific economic and social context of the region.Contribute to the knowledge and expertise of project procurement by staying abreast of and reporting on current trends in international public procurement. Recommend practices and procedures for implementing procurement lessons learned in projects funded or administered by IFAD. Share knowledge through formal trainings and/or hands-on field practice and exchanges lessons learnt with other Regional Divisions and Office of Development Effectiveness (ODE). Prepare new procurement templates and guidance notes on various topics in procurement or suggest modifications to existing ones. Provide advice, appraisal and feedback on the work of Procurement consultants hired by IFAD. Facilitate, follow up and support procurement investigations and management of procurement complaints. Lead and organise project procurement reviews (PPRs). Prepare and contribute to updating ORMS and Management Letters. Contribute and lead the development, operationalization and roll-out of ICT systems for procurement. Responsibilities: Prepare or clear procurement capacity/system and risk assessments. Prepare or clear definition of project procurement arrangements, project procurement strategy and prior-review thresholds. Review and clear Letters to the Borrower. Review prepared Project Implementation Manuals (PIMs). Review and/or clear procurement activities and processes requiring IFAD's prior review and advise CDs/CDs accordingly regarding issuance of No Objections. Undertake PPRs. Undertake post review of procurement. Provide inputs to procurement issues in supervision missions. Support procurement training and capacity building. Undertake procurement analysis of trends and risk.These responsibilities (preparation, undertaking, review and clearance) may be delegated to ICO staff and/or IFAD procurement consultants. The Senior Regional Procurement Officer only clears when they did not prepare, and when they prepares, clearance may need to be undertaken by other members of the team. Proactive project procurement portfolio management: to the regional division: Develop reports, targets including detailed analysis of the procurement portfolio and if required proposed actions for improvement specifics to the region.3. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING: The Senior Regional Procurement Officer contributes to promoting a constructive dialogue on procurement matters with country directors, government officials, counterparts in other international organizations and public sector management and financial management specialists, as well as other external parties through engaging them on public procurement reforms. The incumbent attends meetings on procurement related matters to champion continuous procurement improvements within IFAD and maintains and facilitates an IFAD-approved roster of qualified procurement consultants in the region, ensuring they are fully updated on IFAD procurement policies. 4. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Senior Regional Procurement Officer is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the alignment to IFAD's procurement policies and procedures of the divisions programmes and projects. They coordinate and liaise with the Office of Audit and Oversight and other Technical Divisions on procurement cases. The incumbent maintains a consolidated database and files on prior review contracts and ensures project/programme contract registers are updated and submitted to the division. Ensures procurement management at divisional level and relevance and appropriateness of Guidelines on Procurement, proposing drafts for revisions and updates. Key Performance IndicatorsThe key results have an impact on the overall efficiency in procurement management, and success in introduction and implementation of operational strategies. Strategic approach to procurement, accurate, thoroughly researched documented information, timely and appropriate delivery of services, ensure client satisfaction and overall timely delivery of IFAD programmes and projects. The Senior Regional Procurement Officer at this level provides strategic analysis and advice on procurement related issues to ensure that regional divisions' programmes and projects follow IFAD's procurement policies and procedures. Going beyond established procedures or models, the Senior Regional Procurement Officer's substantive contributions reflect proposals for revisions and updates of Guidelines on Procurement ensuring relevance and appropriateness. The incumbent demonstrates authoritative knowledge and capacity in performing the Senior Regional Procurement Officer role. Working RelationshipsWithin the parameters of a Senior Regional Procurement Officer, at this level the incumbentserves as senior strategic analyst and advisor on procurement related issues. Combination of credible authoritative capacity with independent responsibility for assessment of division's procurement systems, training of staff and management of procurement risks, ensures the adherence to IFAD's procurement policies and procedures. The incumbent contributes to resolving complex issues related to procurement matters. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies:Level 2:Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externallyCommunicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skillsDemonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports changeFocusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused cultureLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning cultureManaging performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organizationManaging time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resourcesProblem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impactStrategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership rolesTeam working - Fosters a cohesive team environmentEducation:Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent)Experience:Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) - 8 YearsLanguages:Required: English (4 - Excellent) French (3 - Good) Skills:Procedure adherence: Ability to strictly adhere to established, formal guidelines, including in new situationsProcurement: Know-how in the application of the procurement policies, rules and regulations applicable to IFAD HQ and/or Country Programmes/Projects, including for complex individual casesRecord management: Know-how in record keeping (e.g. proper handling of records and systems to preserve institutional memory, including correspondence logs, office filing and reference systems, etc.)Risk management (e.g. reputational): Identification and assessment of potential liabilities and risks in IFAD's activities, particularly vis-à-vis third parties; ability to handle risks via contingency and mitigation strategiesStakeholder management: Strong alignment capabilities and consultation skills, building on effective interactions and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. for the co-creation of communication material with member states) and ability to build and maintain a strong network (e.g. with journalists, media outlets, etc.)Client orientation: Strong critical thinking combined with communication skills to liaise between the business and technologies to understand business problems and needs, document requirements and identify solutionsIntegrity and ethics: Strong emphasis on acting with honesty, not tolerating unethical behaviour, demonstrating equity, impartiality and sensitivity in exercising authority and interacting with staff, and other  stakeholders. Conduct must be guided by IFAD core values, the Code of conduct and a high sense of ethics.Problem solving: Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategiesProject/Programme mgmt (incl. coordination, design, development): Know-how in Project design and evaluation Other InformationApplicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on ethnic, social, or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size, or sexual orientation. This is in line with our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and our Policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please refer to the UN disability-inclusive language guidelines.Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.org.In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit IFAD's compensation and benefits page on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements.Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.In the interest of making most cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."