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Organizational SettingThis is a Temporary Professional Officer (TPO) position, which is a short-term contract. The appointment of a short-term staff member carries no expectation of continuous employment or conversion to any other type of appointment with IFAD. The initial duration of the assignment is 11 months.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 Department for Country Operations (DCO) oversees the origination, design and management of IFAD investments, including sovereign and non-sovereign operations, asq 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 Regional Division ESA is led by a Divisional Director, based in the IFAD Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya. The Division leads on the design and delivery of IFAD country and regional programmes in ESA. The precise country coverage of the division varies across replenishment periods. The Programme Officer (PO) works under the overall policy and management guidance and direct supervision of a Country Director (P-4/P-5) or Country Director/Head of IFAD Multi-Country Office. Position-specific:The Increase Resilience to Climate Change of Smallholders Receiving the Services of the Inclusive Agricultural Value Chains Programme (DEFIS+) has the ambition of reducing the negative impact of climate change by applying sustainable and nature-based adaptation measures with mitigation co-benefits. Thus, DEFIS+ is a cofinancing from GCF built on positive lessons learned from past IFAD projects, and from an ongoing pro-poor agricultural investment programme, DEFIS, funded by IFAD and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) and other national financiers. Total financing is USD 150 847 444 with USD 53 861 003 of total GCF funding. The objectives of DEFIS+ are to strengthen the resilience of agricultural production systems and vulnerable marginal communities to the impacts of climate change while contributing to enhance mitigation co-benefits such as GHG emission reduction, promoting intensive/improved rice farming techniques (SRI/SRA), and implementing Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA). Thus, DEFIS+ is organised around three complementary outcomes, which are strategically conceived to contribute to climate change adaptation with mitigation co-benefits.The IFAD Madagascar office will lead the overall implementation of DEFIS+ as well as continued efforts in climate finance mobilization for the islands of the Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius and Seychelles) and knowledge management activities jointly with IFAD Regional Office in Nairobi and IFAD Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division (ECG) of the Office of Technicla Delivery (OTD) to implement activities connected to the GCF and other Climate Funds (Adaptation Fund, GEF, etc.).  Job RoleThe Programme Officer is responsible for coordinating programme or projects within the assigned portfolio. Key Functions and Results1.COUNTRY STRATEGY AND COUNTRY PROGRAMME SUPPORT: The Programme Officer provides a solid understanding of international practices and of IFAD's policies and procedures to ensure activities of a programme or project within her/his assigned portfolio enhance the related technical quality of IFAD 's activities within the relevant country, through effective programme (COSOP) and project (grants and loans) design, supervision, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting (PSR) and completion (PCR) activities. S/He also provides substantive contributions toward the development of advice and technical guidance in support of sustainable government strategies, policies and programmes to improve agricultural development and rural poverty reduction. The Programme Officer is further accountable for capacity building activities including identifying, analyzing, documenting, harmonizing and disseminating both national and local issues as well as conditions and best practices and lessons learned among partner development agencies. Capacity building activities will include coordinating meetings, workshops and seminars with project management teams, government, partners and other stakeholders. 2. COUNTRY OFFICE SUPPORT: The Programme Officer is accountable for day-to-day administration and reporting in support of the Supervisor and for supervision of assigned Country Programme Associate/Assistant. In addition to human resources management, s/he has accountability for financial and material resources and related processes including managing contracts for services. S/He provides inputs to budget preparation and monitors expenditures, manages contract completion and certifies payments. 3. SUPPORT TO PARTNERSHIP BUILDING: As a key PMD team member, the Programme Officer enhances IFAD's relationships and collaborations with in-country counterparts through the identification of synergies and proposing coordinated strategies with multilateral/bilateral donors and civil-society organizations involved in agricultural development and rural poverty reduction. S/He establishes and maintains counterpart contacts to promote programme and project collaboration and harmonization as well as identifies financing opportunities with other donors. 4. POLICY DEVELOPMENT/KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: The Programme Officer participates in relevant policy meetings and events of interest to IFAD's target groups and which involve the government, donors, and civil society, including NGOs, in order to develop an enabling environment for sustainable, pro-poor development. From an international best practices perspective, s/he analyzes evidenced based recommendations from projects to link the realities on the ground and the voices of the poor with the policies and programmes of the government. S/he contributes to IFAD's policy intelligence with regular updates and information exchange with her/his Supervisor on relevant policy discussions and ensures a continuous knowledge flow with peers in accordance with the knowledge management mechanism in place. This will serve to enhance the empowerment of the rural poor and disadvantaged so that they can enter into partnerships at all levels of policy dialogue. 5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Programme Officer is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources.Position Specific:6. SUPPORT TO PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION of DEFIS+ Madagascar: The Programme Officer is responsible for supporting project implementation, supervision, completion, evaluation and reporting; knowledge-sharing at entity level and Project cycle management as well as support to the integration of DEFIS+ in the country programme and the overall government implementation structure in connection with the Agreement between IFAD and the GCF. They are accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of GCF resources allocated for the implementation of this initiative. Supervise implementation of all activities related to DEFIS+ Madagascar including coordination and management of PMU, service providers, and other collaborators, and review and approval of related outputs and documents including project reporting in line with GCF procedures.Supporting the start-up process, including the drafting and publication of a joint start-up press release on IFAD and GCF websites, and coordinating the preparation and timely submission of the annual performance reports (APRs) acceptable to GCF.Support participating institutions (e.g. microfinance institutions, cooperatives, other farmer organizations, etc.) to develop and deploy innovative green instruments and financing approaches through a gender lens,Regularly monitor participating institutions portfolios to ensure DEFIS+ funds are deployed/disbursed to the right cause and objectives are achieved.Regularly monitor participating institutions to ensure compliance with agreed upon basic and specialised fiduciary standards to anable compliaince with international fiduciary standards of the Green Climate Fund(GCF).Support a climate finance mobilization strategy in the Indian Ocean region that draws from the climate finance approach of DEFIIS+.Support knowledge-sharing of DEFIS+ approaches and experiencesCoordinate with IFAD Regional Office and IFAD Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division (ECG) of the Office of Technicla Delivery (OTD) and support their implementation of activities to: strengthen the resilience of agricultural production systems and vulnerable marginal communities to the impacts of climate change while contributing to enhance mitigation co-benefits such as GHG emission reduction, promoting intensive/improved rice farming techniques (SRI/SRA), and implementing Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA).Develop a pipeline of participating institutions and build their climate adaptation capacity to participate in DEFIS+.Develop and manage relationships with key private and public sector stakeholders in the climate finance ecosystem to enhance visibility to DEFIS+ Madagascar. Collaborate with the PMU of DEFIS and the Steering Committee (SC) and organize periodic meetings with the stakeholders.Lead organisation of supervision and/or implementation support missions of DEFIS+ Madagascar. Key Performance IndicatorsThe Programme Officer maintains the standards for IFAD's competence in development in her/his assigned portfolio. S/He has demonstrated technical expertise and credibility in portfolio management and creates the foundation for IFAD's capacity and reputation for programme delivery and enhances its recognition as a reliable development partner. S/He provides substantive support in the development of country strategy, project design, partnership building and policy development and the foundation for enhancing sustainable government strategies and policies to improve the livelihoods of the poor and other disadvantaged groups.Position specific:The Programme Officer will be accountable for the good performance of DEFIS+ and compliance with supervision and reporting requirements in line with the standards of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). S/He will also support knowledge management of CCA investments and replication; facilitate the introduction of international standards for climate change adaptation finance and support enhancing the climate change adaptation capacity of local financial institutions, small producers and agricultural micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs). Working RelationshipsIn the context of programme development and delivery, the Programme Officer ensures the exchange of information, advocates for programme and policy enhancements and ensures consistency and reliability in the provision of development assistance to the government. In collaboration with other members of the UN country team, bi-lateral development agencies, NGOs and country programme counterparts, s/he establishes and maintains relationships and projects the image of IFAD as a credible/reliable partner striving for harmonization of development activities.Position specific:The DEFIS+ Madagascar PO will proactively: Engage with the GCF NDA in Madagascar on all DEFIS+-linked issuesIdentify and liaise with other climate finance stakeholders and initiatives building synergies and collaborations. Collaborate with Madagascar Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, particularly with regards to ensuring alignment and use of the GCF climate adaptation taxonomies. Collaborate with IFAD Regional Office and IFAD Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division (ECG) to implement all elements of DEFIS+ Madagascar activities.Coordinate periodic reporting to the GCF on DEFIS+ operations as per agreement with the GCF.  Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies ¿ Level 1 Strategic thinking and organizational development: Personal influenceDemonstrating Leadership: Personal leadership and attitude to changeLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating: Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge and innovates Focusing on clients: Focuses on clients Problem solving and decision making: Demonstrates sound problem solving and decision-making ability Managing time, resources and information: Manages own time, information and resources effectively Team Work: Contributes effectively to the team Communicating and negotiating: Communicates effectively: creates understanding between self and others Building relationships and partnerships: Builds and maintains effective working relationships Managing performance and developing staff: Manages staff and teams effectively  Education: Level - Advanced university degreeAreas - rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance, development policy or other job-related fields.Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php . Work experience: 5 years of experience in development finance, climate finance, banking and/or agricultural finance, gained while working for leading international financial institutions and/or donors, with strong understanding of lending institutions and financing of climate change adaptation for smallholder farmers and agri-businesses.Position-specific experience: Experience in management of GCF Funded-projects including administrative procedures and reporting requirements. Having this experience with IFAD will be a plus. Ability to develop network of partners in climate finance ecosystem including government agencies, financial institutions, community organizations, and NGOs, as well as fintech and agtech companies. Location-specific experience: Knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa (including Madagascar preferred) rural development challenges and adaptation to climate change.Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.Languages: Required French and English (4 ¿ Excellent)  Skills: Job role specific Topical expertise - Programme Management for Agricultural Development, Expertise specific to position, e.g., in agricultural and rural development, policy-oriented, programme based pro-poor approaches, results-based agriculture rural development projects, country-specific knowledge, migration, 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 recommendations;Policy dialogue, Know-how in the representation of IFAD as a trusted and strategic partner, advocating and promoting IFAD's mandate and vision; effective consultations with IFAD counterparts ¿ line ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil society;IFAD¿s partners, Knowledge of IFAD's partners' functioning and mandate , such as the public sector (e.g. governments and policy, institutions and system), non-state actors (NGOs, CSOs, Foundations, etc.) and private sector actors;Project/Programme management (incl. coordination, design, development), Know-how in Project design and evaluation;Loans & grants, Know-how in designing loan and grant operations and managing loan and grant preparation process; Initiative and good judgment, High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgement (including on security matters); 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); Written 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.) communication, Verbal communication, Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language communication,Time 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 teams;  Position specific ¿ Level 3 CompetencyClimate Finance ¿ Expertise in finance that aims at reducing emissions, and enhancing sinks of greenhouse gases and aims at reducing vulnerability of, and maintaining and increasing the resilience of, human and ecological systems to negative climate change impacts Partnership building ¿ Ability to formulate new approaches or identify new opportunities to build relationships with both traditional and nontraditional partners, focusing on impact and results. Rural Finance ¿ Expertise in inclusive rural finance, customer demand and capacities, financial service providers, financial systems and markets, and policy and regulations (micro-, meso- and macro-level adapted support). Financial data integrity and financial systems ¿ know-how in systems interface control, core banking system management, data mining and analytics Private sector investment ¿ Expertise in assessing private sector investment proposals, review of transactions and complex facilities and interventions using regular and blended finance, conducting due diligence, and recommending financial/investment decisions accordingly; Proven expertise in deploying financial instrumentsResource mobilization ¿ Know-how in resource mobilization strategies (including marketing and communication) for IFI, international public bodies and within the UN Other InformationThis 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.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. 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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 local, national and international levels for policies that contribute to rural transformation.The Office of Technical Delivery is responsible for providing expert technical guidance to IFAD teams engaged in the design and implementation of projects and programmes to deliver the high technical quality investments that facilitate rural transformation, and which comply with IFAD's mandate and operational policies. The Office ensures IFAD applies and disseminates state of the art knowledge in its investments and evidence on strategic themes and encourages the innovative application of global knowledge and evidence in IFAD investments. This helps countries tackle complex development challenges in fostering inclusive and sustainable rural transformation including mainstreaming areas. The Office of Technical Delivery (OTD) is led by a Managing Director and is comprised of two (2) divisions: the Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division (ECG) and the Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI).The Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI) facilitates improved and efficient delivery of IFAD's corporate mandate, predominantly through the quality of the design and implementation of its policies, country strategies and projects.  Key functions and activities of PMI include Quality Enhancement, Policy Engagement, Networking and Strategic Partnerships. PMI's technical mandate covers a range of themes, all of which are key to deliver IFAD's strategic framework, including: agronomy, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture, markets and value chains, agriculture research for development (AR4D), ICT4D, inclusive rural finance (including PARM, INSURED and remittances), rural institutions and farmers organizations, rural infrastructure, water, land and natural resources management.  PMI is led by a Divisional Director.  Job RoleThe Senior Technical Specialist serves as IFAD's technical expert in their area of expertise. The position supports country/regional programs by providing state-of-the-art global technical advice throughout the project cycle (strategic and operational), as well as contributes to the corporate agenda, in their technical area of expertise. Within their areas of responsibility, the Senior Technical Specialist exercises a high degree of independence in providing reliable programme delivery. The incumbent at this level performs the full complexity range of work independently, including the analysis and approval of complex and/or precedent setting cases with the aim to ensure cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support. The incumbent works collaboratively with the thematic Technical Specialists, Country Directors (CD)/Heads of Multi-country Offices (MCO) and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support.Position specifics:The Senior Regional Technical Specialist (NRM and infrastructure) - acts as a regional specialist in the area of natural resources management and infrastructure. This would cover areas such as natural resources governance, participatory landscape approaches involving multi-stakeholder processes for land-use planning and restoration of degraded ecosystems, investments in soil and water conservation, and sustainable production technologies and practices as well as postharvest aggregation, value addition and marketing. The specialist provides guidance on tenure system diagnostics and design of interventions to strengthen the tenure security of targeted communities involving both customary and formal tenure systems with emphasis on women and young peoples- access to land and other natural resources. The incumbent provides guidance on holistic agroecology approaches and practices including the use of farmer-to-farmer experimental learning. The agroecology practices are grounded in the use of agrobiodiversity to create synergies, resources use efficiency and recycling and build resilience by spreading risks. Guidance is provided on the production and use of bio-inputs and practices for integrated soil fertility and pest management, and effective supplementary irrigation, digital and mechanical solutions that can strengthen the production outcomes and incomes for small-scale farmers transitioning to agroecology systems despite impacts from climate change and thereby support inclusive food systems within sustainable bioeconomies that benefit rural vulnerable communities. The incumbent provides guidance on infrastructure necessary for sustainable natural resources management, including small scale irrigation, soil and water conservation infrastructure, and other production related infrastructure. The incumbent supports country/regional programs primarily in the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) region, with some support to other regions as required, by providing state-of-the-art technical advice throughout the project cycle, and contributes to the corporate agenda, knowledge building, technical guidelines and dissemination as well as strategy and policy setting. Within the above fields of expertise, the Regional Technical Specialist exercises a high degree of independence in providing technical support to the design and implementation of country programme and/or investment projects. Key Functions and Results1.SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVICE: The incumbent provides technically authoritative advice on their area of specialization to improve the capacity of IFAD to position itself as an influential global player in these domains, and to improve related national government policies and programmes and ensure IFAD is regarded as a trusted and valued partner. Accountabilities may include but are not limited to:Providing IFAD staff and partners with up-to-date professional advice on policy, institutional and technical issues.Contributing to ensure that IFAD senior management is regularly and adequately briefed to engage effectively in high level fora with policy implications for rural transformation.Providing senior level technical expertise. 2. KNOWLEDGE AND ADVISORY SERVICES: The incumbent enhances the development of viable and sustainable policies and supports regional and global thematic input through authoritative technical knowledge sharing for their area of specialization. The position will ensure access to the latest sources of knowledge and innovation, strengthen technical capacity and establish new knowledge and advisory partnerships. Accountabilities may include, but are not limited to: Supporting intelligence gathering and analysis of debates relevant to inclusive and sustainable rural transformation; Supporting the coordination of the relevant knowledge development and dissemination with institutions outside of IFAD, within the region concerned and national Institutions, disseminating knowledge and lessons learned with external partners and stakeholders through publication of Occasional Papers, journal articles, seminars and workshops, through electronic media and the development of new knowledge products and operational tools that are informed by learning from the field; Participating in IFAD-wide thematic discussions and developing appropriate technical and operation approaches of relevance to the country/divisional strategies and programmes;Planning and leading learning events to strengthen IFAD's knowledge and capacity to engage in global debates with policy implications for rural transformation. 3. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: The incumbent develops and maintains a network of strategic partnerships that can help advance IFAD's mandate and messages around rural transformation in the global debate. The position develops peer contacts inside and outside IFAD to keep up-to-date on activities at the country and regional levels, to support joint advocacy and for knowledge sharing to enhance the Fund's profile as a highly competent and viable partner in development. Accountabilities may include: Building partnerships with centers of excellence, complementary technical organizations and specialized departments of other development institutions (including United Nations agencies, International Financial Institutions, bilateral cooperation agencies, non-governmental organizations, and others) as strategic partners;Strengthening IFAD's representation and communication in policy processes (including representing IFAD at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences); Developing and cultivating alliances in key global policy forums to strengthen IFAD's influence over time, with a strategic focus on specific themes in their area of specialization. 4. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING: The incumbent supports the Director/Lead Technical Specialists in knowledge management and other monitoring and reporting activities to enhance country level programme and funding decisions.5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This includes, among others, people management through support to recruitment of technical specialists and technical leadership/capacity development, coaching and mentoring of new and/or more junior staff, supervisory role and evaluation of performance of professionals and general service staff under their purview.Position specifics:6. TECHNICAL ADVICE TO COUNTRY PROGRAMMES: The incumbent serves as a broker in their area of technical expertise to facilitate the integration of global best-practices in country programmes in the ESA region. This also includes seeking better collaboration with the private sector, medium, small and micro enterprises and rural market development, among others. The incumbent has an over-sight function to ensure consistent application of corporate quality standards within the area of technical expertise and serves as technical peer reviewer in corporate quality enhancement processes to ensure adherence to relevant quality standards and policies. Based on a planning exercise undertaken jointly between DCO and OTD, and working in close collaboration with the CDs/Head MCOs, the incumbent provides targeted technical advice within their thematic area of expertise to country programmes in ESA, including supporting the preparation of Results-based Country Strategic Opportunities Programmes (COSOPs), Country Strategy Notes (CSNs), project designs and project supervision/implementation support, through participation in project teams and missions as required. The incumbent may serve as Technical Lead for selective project designs and implementation supervision and support, ensuring overall technical quality of the project design across all thematic areas, including drafting of terms of reference for technical team members (incl. consultants), selecting and providing over-sight of qualified technical consultants, facilitating technical inputs from other IFAD staff and/or others (i.e. centres of excellence, research institutions), ensuring the technical quality of the project design report, participating in or leading select missions and ensuring comments provided through corporate quality enhancement and assurance processes are adequately addressed.  The incumbent will: a. Provide support on NRM, Agroecology and Rural Infrastructure areas of technical expertise to ongoing projects across the globe (in particular projects for which the incumbent is the Project Technical Lead (PTL) or projects at risk), and ensure consistent application of corporate quality standards within the technical area of expertise during project supervision and implementation support;b. Introduce to country counterparts innovative and integrated solutions for strengthening land tenure and natural resources governance and agroecology practices at farm and landscape level including bio, digital and mechanical solutions to improve productivity and resilience;c. Provide solutions for post-harvest and connectivity to markets connecting producers and consumers around the value of sustainably produced food in order to increase the farm level value of the production, including aggregation, branding and labelling, traceability and participatory guaranty systems, storage, processing and drying facilities, farm track roads, access roads and marketplaces;d. Incorporate renewable energy where appropriate with other climate-smart elements to qualify national programs and projects for climate adaptation and mitigation financing where possible;e. Ensure that IFAD SECAP procedures are followed for all NRM and Agroecology investments and activities including soil and water management and postharvest infrastructure;f. Identify opportunities and entries for private sector engagement, in particular for marketing, bio-inputs, digital and mechanical solutions, and setting up other services, promoting job creation for rural youth and landless rural poor when possible.7. POLICY ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS: The incumbent develops and maintains a network of peer contacts and partners outside IFAD to keep abreast of recent developments and trends and facilitate brokering of partnerships to enhance the Fund's profile as a highly competent and viable partner in development. Specifically, on the basis of the thematic expertise and skills and working closely with the CDs, the other PMI specialists, the Lead Regional Economist, the incumbent contributes to the development of relevant technical policies and strategies in the thematic areas concerned, building on the knowledge generated from IFAD's country programs. The incumbent represents IFAD in regional fora related to policy formulation on NRM and infrastructure. The incumbent develops and maintains strategic partnerships with relevant organizations, centres of excellence, private sector partners, research institutions, thematic platforms at the regional level, in the framework of The Global Land Agenda, the agroecology Coalition and other relevant forums Key Performance IndicatorsAssignments require the provision of authoritative technical expertise in the field of specialization. The impact of work by the incumbent directly affects country programmes and contributes to regional and corporate policy and strategy. The impact on the overall IFAD country and regional programmes is significant in projecting the Fund's role/capacity as a reliable, viable partner in development. Work is intricate in that it requires consideration of a wide range of technical factors and related data. Senior Regional Technical Specialists also select and provide oversight of external consultants, participate as experts in field missions and in the servicing of intergovernmental and expert group meetings of a technical nature. Work at this level normally is not reviewed for technical accuracy. Senior Regional Technical Specialists thus exercise independence and initiative in assessing needs and advising governments when on field mission. Decisions are made on the research or analytical strategies to be followed in resolving problems of concern in the technical area. Established methods and procedures are adapted as necessary in order to achieve desired results.Position specifics:The incumbent has the above KPIs for the area of NRM and Infrastructure with a focus on the ESA region. Working RelationshipsThe work relationships of Senior Technical Specialists involves the provision of technical advice and the negotiation and resolution of problems that arise in technical project design and appraisal, supervision/implementation support and in the preparation of studies and reports. The incumbent serves as an expert in the area of specialization and works with full technical independence in the provision of technical expertise and methodological guidance at the country level, as well as regionally as required. Contacts are with counterparts and senior officials within other United Nations organizations, IFIs governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations, private sector research institutes and academia. In servicing intergovernmental bodies, expert and working groups and other meetings, the Senior Technical Specialist provides technical expertise and recommendations for investment, policy formulation and official conclusions in a consultative and Specialist capacity; the incumbent also may provide information regarding the organization's policies, and act as the representative of the organization. Maintain contacts to identify and evaluate emerging developments.Position specifics:The incumbent works collaboratively with the other Technical Specialists in the region as well as the other specialists in the global team for NRM and infrastructure in PMI, Country Directors (CD)/Heads of Multi-country Offices (MCO) and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support.  The incumbent represents IFAD at the regional level within the area of expertise and contributes to the knowledge flow among technical staff working in other regions and globally, in particular also working with other International Land Coalition (ILC) and the Agroecology Coalition members. 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) from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area.Area - Environmental Science, Sustainable Land and Water Management, Rural Development, Natural Resource Management and/or governance, Rural Infrastructure, Agroecology or other sustainable farming approaches, etcDegree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php.  Experience:At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of NRM and Infrastructure development, specifically in the formulation of technical guidance and advice on NRM, Land Tenure, Agroecology and Rural Infrastructure. Experience of development programmes and investment projects promoting inclusive and sustainable rural development, value chains development, market creation and development, greater partnerships with the private sector, as well as management of regional and/or global capacity building grants and programs for civil society organizations, in particular for producers organizations. At least five (5) years of relevant experience in a multi-cultural inter- governmental organization. Highly specialized experience in NRM and Infrastructure is requested. Experience in international policy frameworks related to global agricultural, food security and rural development issues is an asset as well as experience in the field of linking consumers and producers around sustainably produced food (Participatory guaranty systems (PGS) and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)), particularly in the formulation of technical guidance and input to agriculture and rural development programmes. Familiarity with application of IFIs safeguards to manage the social and environmental effects of soil and water conservation infrastructure and rangeland and watershed restoration projects is a strong asset. Languages:Required: English and French (4 - Excellent) Desirable: Spanish, and/or Arabic (4 - Excellent) Position-specific requirement: Good skills both in speaking and drafting technical documents. Skills:Advocacy: Ability to leverage IFAD knowledge and/or communication materials to maintain and promote constructive dialogue around IFAD`s vision and strategic priorities to external actorsSpecialized communication skills: Technical know-how relevant to the specific communication role considered (e.g. communication planning, building and maintaining media relations, video production, publishing, web and other digital media, graphic design, visual identity, brand management, internal communication and events management)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.)Strategy implementation: Ability to lead and manage the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies for IFAD / for respective divisionsResources management: Know-how in the management of human, financial and material management of IFAD resourcesAdaptability: Adaptability and flexibility when facing new or unexpected situations, and to specific constraints and circumstances and managing complex processesConfidentiality & 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.Corporate approach: Ability to bring in corporate vision and priorities into one's area of work (e.g. budgeting going beyond simple budgetary considerations, taking into account strategic priorities)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)Leadership: Group thought leader, sought out by others and providing mentorship and effective guidance to others; Ability to build trust, inside and outside the organization by acting as a role model for IFAD's core values and competencies, and to provide a clear sense of direction, mentorship and effective guidance to the team, strategizing the IFAD's goals, giving the vision, empowering the team and ensuring a positive environment for all.Synthesis: Outstanding ability to synthesize and simplify complex technical information for a variety of (non-technical) audiencesVerbal 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.)Evidence-based policy: Know-how in the formulation of concrete and actionable policy recommendations based on hard evidence (going beyond simple data interpretation)Programme/Project development, management: Know-how in Programme/Project development, implementation, managementSocial & Environmental Safeguards: Know-how in Social & Environmental compliance as specified in the IFAD's Social, Environmental and Climate Assessment Procedures (SECAP)Cross-cutting themes - Environment & climate change: Expertise specific to the environment and climate change cross-cutting theme (e.g. climate and environmental policy, biodiversity, agroecology)Cross-cutting themes - Gender and social inclusion: Expertise specific to gender and social inclusion cross-cutting theme (e.g. youth, targeting strategies)Cross-cutting themes - Nutrition: Expertise specific to nutrition cross-cutting theme (e.g. food systems)NRM, and Infrastructure: Expertise in sustainable natural resources management on rangeland, cropland, watershed and in agroforestry systems, expertise in customary and formal tenure systems and participatory NR governance mechanism, expertise in bio-inputs and agroecology practices at farm, landscape and market level, and expertise in related rural infrastructure (soil and water conservation, irrigation, etc). 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.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. 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