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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 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 Private Sector operations Division (PSD) is led by a Divisional Director based in IFAD Headquarters in Rome, Italy. PSD is responsible for origination, structuring, delivery and portfolio management of IFAD private sector investments, or Non-Sovereign Operations (NSO), as well as for business development, which includes developing the NSO pipeline and supporting complementarity between NSOs and sovereign operations within country programmes.The incumbent works under the direct supervision of a Lead Investment Officer, PSD, and under the indirect supervision of the Director, PSD. Job RoleThe incumbent is an expert in a specialized thematic area. The incumbent provides technical expertise and strategic guidance at the corporate level and all stages of design, development, monitoring and evaluation of IFAD's private sector investments. The incumbent may work collaboratively with other thematic Technical Specialists, Country Directors, Investment Officers and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support.Under the supervision of the Lead Investment Officer, PSD, the incumbent has a regional technical role in private investment and private sector operational engagements. The incumbent works collaboratively with the Regional team, including Country Directors and regionally mapped thematic Technical Specialists, as well as with the rest of PSD staff, to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of private sector operation and activities. The incumbent contributes to: a.) the delivery of IFAD's private sector investment activities (Non-Sovereign private sector Operations-NSOs) in the region of focus as well as exceptionally on a global level, as required; b.) advising on, and facilitating, the integration of a private sector development and private sector investment perspective into Country Strategic Opportunities Programmes (COSOPs) and sovereign projects in the region of focus, upon request from the Regional Director and concerned Country Directors and based on planning agreed with Director PSD; c.) activities carried out by PSD globally, including in the areas of partnerships, knowledge management, and reporting. Key Functions and Results1. SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVICE IN PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT: The incumbent will work closely with country directors, technical specialists and regionally assigned staff on the origination, screening, structuring and delivery of IFAD Non-Sovereign private sector operations (NSOs) which could entail both direct funding and indirect through financial intermediaries. Main accountabilities include:    a. Work with Country Directors and other staff in country teams and in the regional team to develop a pipeline of potential NSO investments (including both regular and blended finance operations), notably NSOs promoting job creation, women economic empowerment and those supporting mitigation and adaptation efforts to climate change, or other themes as requested.b. Screen potential NSOs both in terms of development impact and financial soundness, structure and lead the drafting of investment proposals and support the Lead Investment Officer and Director PSD, throughout the internal review process to seek Board Approval; ensure post approval management, implementation and supervision.c. Engage with various key divisions at IFAD to ensure efficient and effective review, development and implementation of the NSOs;d. Provide senior level support to the Lead Investment Officer, Country Directors, and Regional Directors in building operational relationships with private sector partners within the scope of Country Strategies and of sovereign investments;e. Provide senior level support to the Lead Investment Officer, Country Directors and Regional Directors to integrate NSOs within IFAD country programmes;f. Support the identification and mapping of the private sector landscape and market context within value chains prioritized for focus in selected country programmes in the region of focus; andg. Lead field and due diligence missions at all stages of the project cycle, including during design, due diligence, implementation and monitoring and undertaking implementation support missions, including supervision of NSOs.2. SUPPORT THE DELIVERY AND REPORTING OF PSD WORK PROGRAMa. Assist the Lead Investment Officer and the Director, PSD in the delivery of the PSD work plan; to build synergies and capacity to ensure close coordination and collaboration among the various teams; b. Assist the Lead Investment Officer and Director, PSD to respond in an adaptive manner to the evolving priorities and opportunities around and within IFAD and the various initiatives and external partnerships; andc. Provide support to the Lead Investment Officer and Director, PSD in the delivery of PSD Special Initiatives 3. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: The incumbent will support and ensure appropriate country-level access to the latest sources of knowledge and innovation on private sector investments, private sector development and establish new knowledge and partnerships in support to the operational needs of country teams in the region of focus, as well as in support to the regional NSO agenda.Accountabilities include: a. Provide support on the drafting and review on the development of relevant policies and procedures, guidelines, monitoring tools, manuals, etc. b. Provide senior-level support to the development and delivery of training modules focused on developing high-performing and high-impact Private Sector (PS) programs;c. Participate in IFAD-wide thematic discussions and develop appropriate technical and operations on private sector.d. Perform other activities necessary to implement IFAD's Private Sector Operational Engagement Strategy. e. Develop lessons learnt on NSOs.f. Oversee special initiatives and programs hosted by PSD  4. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION:  The incumbent helps to mobilize resources and build relevant partnerships. Accountabilities may include:a. Developing partnerships and outreach activities as well as new relationships with DFIs, impact investors, foundations and corporate partners to expand resources, market and income opportunities for smallholders, small-scale producers, cooperatives and/or agribusiness;b. Ensure IFAD's representation and communication in technical issues (including representing IFAD at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences fora);c. Contributing to the mobilisation of resources for NSOs in collaboration with the External Relationship Department, through partnerships and outreach activities; andd. Support the development of thematic investment platforms. 5. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING: The incumbent contributes to managing the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of NSOs. Accountabilities may include:a. Supporting the development and/or application of a results framework for NSOs;b. Implementing performance monitoring systems and new approaches to performance and NSOs portfolio monitoring; andc. Preparing analytical findings and reports for divisional and country-level decision making on project viability and sustainability.6. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources, including equipment, supplies and, as applicable, staff supervised. The incumbent may also be asked to supervise work of external consultants and more junior staff.The above functions will be performed with a focus on the region(s) assigned. Exceptionally, the incumbent may be required to perform them for other regions, as required. Key Performance IndicatorsAssignments require the provision of seasoned technical expertise and input for the full programme/project cycle as well as in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts. The work goes beyond technical analysis and synthesis to include substantive inputs to project methodology and design of projects, knowledge sharing among peers and counterparts to enhance cooperation, complementarity and synergy and monitoring and evaluation to measure and report on lessons learned and best practices. The work is considered moderately complex requiring in-depth technical analysis and reporting. Typically operating as a technical specialist at the country or regional levels, the Technical Specialist's work may be reviewed for technical accuracy, but more typically is reviewed for achieving the established work plan.Assignments require the provision of seasoned technical expertise and input for programs, projects and initiatives related to private sector investments, as well as in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts.The work involves both technical analysis and provision of inputs to projects, programs and initiatives, knowledge sharing among peers and counterparts to enhance cooperation, complementarity and synergy and monitoring and evaluation to measure and report on lessons learned and best practices.Assignments require the provision of seasoned technical expertise in private sector investment and in private sector development. Working RelationshipsThe work relationships of the incumbent at this level are primarily for the exchange of information regarding development projects. Information-gathering and exchange in support of studies and thematic assignments may also include identifying reliable sources and establishing guidelines for obtaining information on national and sub-regional context/conditions and to convey methodological approaches and operational experience for implementation of activities undertaken on behalf of the Fund.The work relationships of the incumbent involve the provision of technical advice and the negotiation and resolution of problems that arise in private sector project design and appraisal, supervision/implementation support and in the preparation of studies and reports. The incumbent serves as an expert in private sector investments 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 DFIs, United Nations organizations having related programmes and with officials of governments, private sector and foundations, non-governmental and inter-governmental organizations, impact investors.In servicing inter-governmental bodies, expert groups and other meetings, the including both regular and blended finance operations provides  technical  expertise  and  recommendations for  policy  formulation  and  official  conclusions  in  a consultative capacity; the incumbent also may provide information regarding the organization's policies, and act as the representative of the organization. Contacts are maintained to identify and evaluate emerging developments. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies: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:Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area.Areas - finance, financial engineering, economics, accounting, business management, or related field.  Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php . Experience:At least five (8) years progressively responsible experience in the management, structuring and execution of private sector investment projects/NSOs and facilities in the agriculture sector involving loan, equity and/or guarantee investments, with demonstrated sound business judgement;  Prior experience in International Financial Institutions (IFIs) or, development institutions or commercial or investment banks in the area of private sector operations and initiatives is required.  Knowledge of key agriculture and small-scale producers development finance debates and forums, preferably with specific reference to the region of focus.  Ability to work in autonomous manner and to write recommendations in a succinct and clear manner.Ability to represent IFAD externally and to develop and manage relationships with clients, donors, institutional and private investors, government, media, and other stakeholders.Experience in structuring and deploying blended and climate finance investments is a strong asset.  Languages:English and Spanish (4 - Excellent)Arabic and French (3 - Good) desirable Skills:Specialized 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)Development finance: Know-how in debt, lending terms, financial policies including pricing, concessionality and resource allocationAdaptability: Adaptability and flexibility when facing new or unexpected situations, and to specific constraints and circumstances and managing complex processesCorporate 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)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 strategiesSpecialized communication skills: Ability to negotiate on behalf of IFAD and drive for creative and pragmatic solutions in complex negotiations with key partners, both public and private sectorSynthesis: 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)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 instrumentsProject/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.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. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.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.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.  See here. 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 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 Private Sector operations Division (PSD) is led by a Divisional Director based in IFAD Headquarters in Rome, Italy. PSD is responsible for origination, structuring, delivery and portfolio management of IFAD private sector investments, or Non-Sovereign Operations (NSO), as well as for business development, which includes developing the NSO pipeline and supporting complementarity between NSOs and sovereign operations within country programmes.The incumbent works under the direct supervision of a Lead Investment Officer, PSD, and under the indirect supervision of the Director, PSD. Job RoleThe incumbent is an expert in a specialized thematic area. The incumbent provides technical expertise and strategic guidance at the corporate level and all stages of design, development, monitoring and evaluation of IFAD's private sector investments. The incumbent may work collaboratively with other thematic Technical Specialists, Country Directors, Investment Officers and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support.Under the supervision of the Lead Investment Officer, PSD, the incumbent has a regional technical role in private investment and private sector operational engagements. The incumbent works collaboratively with the Regional team, including Country Directors and regionally mapped thematic Technical Specialists, as well as with the rest of PSD staff, to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of private sector operation and activities.The incumbent contributes to: a.) the delivery of IFAD's private sector investment activities (Non-Sovereign private sector Operations-NSOs) in the region of focus as well as exceptionally on a global level, as required; b.) advising on, and facilitating, the integration of a private sector development and private sector investment perspective into Country Strategic Opportunities Programmes (COSOPs) and sovereign projects in the region of focus, upon request from the Regional Director and concerned Country Directors and based on planning agreed with Director PSD; c.) activities carried out by PSD globally, including in the areas of partnerships, knowledge management, and reporting. Key Functions and Results1. SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVICE IN PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT: The incumbent will work closely with country directors, technical specialists and regionally assigned staff on the origination, screening, structuring and delivery of IFAD Non-Sovereign private sector operations (NSOs) which could entail both direct funding and indirect through financial intermediaries. Main accountabilities include:    a. Work with Country Directors and other staff in country teams and in the regional team to develop a pipeline of potential NSO investments (including both regular and blended finance operations), notably NSOs promoting job creation, women economic empowerment and those supporting mitigation and adaptation efforts to climate change, or other themes as requested.b. Screen potential NSOs both in terms of development impact and financial soundness, structure and lead the drafting of investment proposals and support the Lead Investment Officer and Director PSD, throughout the internal review process to seek Board Approval; ensure post approval management, implementation and supervision.c. Engage with various key divisions at IFAD to ensure efficient and effective review, development and implementation of the NSOs;d. Provide senior level support to the Lead Investment Officer, Country Directors, and Regional Directors in building operational relationships with private sector partners within the scope of Country Strategies and of sovereign investments;e. Provide senior level support to the Lead Investment Officer, Country Directors and Regional Directors to integrate NSOs within IFAD country programmes;f. Support the identification and mapping of the private sector landscape and market context within value chains prioritized for focus in selected country programmes in the region of focus; andg. Lead field and due diligence missions at all stages of the project cycle, including during design, due diligence, implementation and monitoring and undertaking implementation support missions, including supervision of NSOs.2. SUPPORT THE DELIVERY AND REPORTING OF PSD WORK PROGRAMa. Assist the Lead Investment Officer and the Director, PSD in the delivery of the PSD work plan; to build synergies and capacity to ensure close coordination and collaboration among the various teams; b. Assist the Lead Investment Officer and Director, PSD to respond in an adaptive manner to the evolving priorities and opportunities around and within IFAD and the various initiatives and external partnerships; andc. Provide support to the Lead Investment Officer and Director, PSD in the delivery of PSD Special Initiatives 3. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: The incumbent will support and ensure appropriate country-level access to the latest sources of knowledge and innovation on private sector investments, private sector development and establish new knowledge and partnerships in support to the operational needs of country teams in the region of focus, as well as in support to the regional NSO agenda.Accountabilities include: a. Provide support on the drafting and review on the development of relevant policies and procedures, guidelines, monitoring tools, manuals, etc. b. Provide senior-level support to the development and delivery of training modules focused on developing high-performing and high-impact Private Sector (PS) programs;c. Participate in IFAD-wide thematic discussions and develop appropriate technical and operations on private sector.d. Perform other activities necessary to implement IFAD's Private Sector Operational Engagement Strategy. e. Develop lessons learnt on NSOs.f. Oversee special initiatives and programs hosted by PSD  4. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION:  The incumbent helps to mobilize resources and build relevant partnerships. Accountabilities may include:a. Developing partnerships and outreach activities as well as new relationships with DFIs, impact investors, foundations and corporate partners to expand resources, market and income opportunities for smallholders, small-scale producers, cooperatives and/or agribusiness;b. Ensure IFAD's representation and communication in technical issues (including representing IFAD at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences fora);c. Contributing to the mobilisation of resources for NSOs in collaboration with the External Relationship Department, through partnerships and outreach activities; andd. Support the development of thematic investment platforms. 5. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING: The incumbent contributes to managing the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of NSOs. Accountabilities may include:a. Supporting the development and/or application of a results framework for NSOs;b. Implementing performance monitoring systems and new approaches to performance and NSOs portfolio monitoring; andc. Preparing analytical findings and reports for divisional and country-level decision making on project viability and sustainability.6. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources, including equipment, supplies and, as applicable, staff supervised. The incumbent may also be asked to supervise work of external consultants and more junior staff. Key Performance IndicatorsAssignments require the provision of seasoned technical expertise and input for the full programme/project cycle as well as in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts. The work goes beyond technical analysis and synthesis to include substantive inputs to project methodology and design of projects, knowledge sharing among peers and counterparts to enhance cooperation, complementarity and synergy and monitoring and evaluation to measure and report on lessons learned and best practices. The work is considered moderately complex requiring in-depth technical analysis and reporting. Typically operating as a technical specialist at the country or regional levels, the Technical Specialist's work may be reviewed for technical accuracy, but more typically is reviewed for achieving the established work plan.Assignments require the provision of seasoned technical expertise and input for programs, projects and initiatives related to private sector investments, as well as in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts.The work involves both technical analysis and provision of inputs to projects, programs and initiatives, knowledge sharing among peers and counterparts to enhance cooperation, complementarity and synergy and monitoring and evaluation to measure and report on lessons learned and best practices.Assignments require the provision of seasoned technical expertise in private sector investment and in private sector development. Working RelationshipsThe work relationships of the incumbent at this level are primarily for the exchange of information regarding development projects. Information-gathering and exchange in support of studies and thematic assignments may also include identifying reliable sources and establishing guidelines for obtaining information on national and sub-regional context/conditions and to convey methodological approaches and operational experience for implementation of activities undertaken on behalf of the Fund.The work relationships of the incumbent involves the provision of technical advice and the negotiation and resolution of problems that arise in private sector project design and appraisal, supervision/implementation support and in the preparation of studies and reports. The incumbent serves as an expert in private sector investments 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 DFIs, United Nations organizations having related programmes and with officials of governments, private sector and foundations, non-governmental and inter-governmental organizations, impact investors.In servicing inter-governmental bodies, expert groups and other meetings, the including both regular and blended finance operations provides  technical  expertise  and  recommendations for  policy  formulation  and  official  conclusions  in  a consultative capacity; the incumbent also may provide information regarding the organization's policies, and act as the representative of the organization. Contacts are maintained to identify and evaluate emerging developments. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies: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 from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area.Areas - finance, financial engineering, economics, accounting, business management, or related field.  Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php . Experience:At least five (8) years progressively responsible experience in the management, structuring and execution of private sector investment projects/NSOs and facilities in the agriculture sector involving loan, equity and/or guarantee investments, with demonstrated sound business judgement;  Prior experience in International Financial Institutions (IFIs) or, development institutions or commercial or investment banks in the area of private sector operations and initiatives is required.  Knowledge of key agriculture and small-scale producers development finance debates and forums, preferably with specific reference to the region of focus.  Ability to work in autonomous manner and to write recommendations in a succinct and clear manner.Ability to represent IFAD externally and to develop and manage relationships with clients, donors, institutional and private investors, government, media, and other stakeholders.Experience in structuring and deploying blended and climate finance investments is a strong asset.  Languages:English (4 - Excellent)Arabic, French and Spanish (3 - Good) desirable Skills:Specialized 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)Development finance: Know-how in debt, lending terms, financial policies including pricing, concessionality and resource allocationAdaptability: Adaptability and flexibility when facing new or unexpected situations, and to specific constraints and circumstances and managing complex processesCorporate 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)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 strategiesSpecialized communication skills: Ability to negotiate on behalf of IFAD and drive for creative and pragmatic solutions in complex negotiations with key partners, both public and private sectorSynthesis: 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)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 instrumentsProject/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.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. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.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.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.  See here. 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 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, management services, 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, and 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 Management Services Division (MSD) provides high-quality customer-oriented, sustainable, timely, effective and efficient management and operational support services to clients globally to satisfy current and future corporate needs in support of IFAD's mandate and mission and in close collaboration with our internal and external partners. MSD supports IFAD's core activities across all duty stations globally and facilitates day-to-day business operations in line with internationally accepted best practices. MSD global services encompass: Security and Business Continuity, Corporate Procurement, Asset and Insurance management, Facilities Services, Records, Archives and mail management as well as Privileges and Immunities and Travel and Visa Services. MSD works in close collaboration with its clients to enable operations, facilitate decentralization, improve internal processes, and foster collaboration within the UN system and the IFIs.  MSD is led by a Divisional Director and is comprised of five (5) sections: the Travel, Visa, Privileges and Immunities Section (MSD-TVPI), the Security Section (MSD-Security), the Procurement, Inventory & Insurance Section (MSD-PROC), the Facilities, Services and Records Management Section (MSD-FSR), and the Regional Teams Management Section (MSD-RTM). Job RoleThe Corporate Services Manager will cover all aspects of corporate services management and administration of IFAD offices in the region in line with the Delegation of Authority and in full alignment and consultation with CSD divisions. This includes, but is not limited to, coordination of financial and human resources management related activities, facilitating efficient procurement and logistical services, while ensuring that common services as well as hosted ICT services are provided and consumed in a manner consistent with IFAD rules, regulations and terms of use. They facilitate all corporate services-related actions, ensuring smooth functioning of the IFAD Regional Office as well as other Offices within the region, consistent services delivery and constant evaluation and readjustment thereof to take into account changes in the operating environment as and when needed.Corporate Services Managers at this level are professionals reflecting complete understanding of general administration and service management in the context of the Fund's mandate, work programme and enhanced decentralization. They may additionally support a wider range of administration-related functions in the Department of Country Operations (DCO), the Office of Technical Delivery (OTD) and other departments/divisions. Within their areas of responsibility, the Corporate Services Managers exercise a high degree of independence and due diligence in providing reliable corporate services, while taking region and country context into consideration, being close to clients to better identify and address their needs through providing customized, yet corporate solutions. The Corporate Services Managers are expected to perform duties independently and to deliver the expected results through strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. CSD divisions/units, other Divisions/Offices, and UN and partner entities on the ground).The Corporate Services Manager coordinates general administrative support for staff both at the Regional Office and at country offices in the region, fostering collaboration within the local and regional teams, with other UN Agencies and Government officials while promoting a client-oriented approach. The Corporate Services Manager works in close collaboration with business owners within CSD in HQs, operations staff in other UN Agencies in particular the ones in respective local hosting agency, IFAD decentralized staff and Government officials to successfully deliver operations services.The Corporate Services Manager is empowered through appropriate Delegation of Authority (DoA) to lead the day-to-day activities within their responsibility. This empowerment extends to actions both internally within IFAD and externally with other stakeholders to perform day-to-day operations. Key Functions and ResultsThe key functions and results of the Corporate Services Manager services the needs of the key clients in the Regional Office, Multi-Country-Offices and Country Offices, including IFAD personnel from CSD, ERD, FOD, DCO and OTD working there. The key functions and results are as follows:1. COORDINATION OF OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES: The Corporate Services Manager is in charge of coordination of corporate services in decentralized offices within the region, facilitates the strategic direction and leads corporate services aspects of the CSD-related field operations focusing on achievement of the following results, in line with the Delegation of Authority framework:Contributes to the decentralized structure through coordinating the establishment of new IFAD decentralized offices and/or enhancement of IFAD Country Offices within their assigned region, through close follow-ups with respective internal and external stakeholders on all corporate services-related aspects;Ensures full compliance of corporate operations with IFAD rules, regulations and policies, implementation of corporate operational strategies, monitoring of achievement of results;Establishes and updates internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and business processes mapping for regional and local office administrative budget and corporate services in consultation with MSD and the business owners in HQ and Regional Team, and in line with corporate Guidelines, Procedures and applicable corporate SOPs;Ensures constant monitoring and analysis of the operating environment, service provision and timely readjustment of CSD related operations, obtains advice on risk assessment regarding corporate services in consultation with business owners in other divisions;Contributes to knowledge building and sharing concerning management and operations of CSD related matters in the offices in the region, organization of the staff trainings, synthesis of lessons learnt/best practices, and sound contributions to IFAD Administrative Toolkit for the field.Facilitates better coordination at ICO level of all UN/IFI agreements ensuring correct procedural/policy conformity as well as workflow management with HQ.2. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING: The Corporate Services Manager ensures IFAD Regional and Country Offices within the region are in receipt of high quality of common service lines through establishment of strong partnerships with other UN Agencies providing such services, focusing on achievement of the following results:As an active member of Operations Management Team (OMT) at regional and country level, contributes substantially to the establishment of common services, maintenance of coordinating machinery to ensure integrated activities on common services and implementation of the UN reform;Develops and maintains a Client relationship Management system for appropriate operational partnership arrangements, to ensure establishment of collaborate arrangements with potential internal and external partners;Establishes the strategic approach for implementation of common services in line with the latest developments in common services and the best practices at regional and country level and ensures IFAD's needs are properly addressed in all six (and beyond) common service lines.Performs strategic planning and tracking of common services related administrative budget (charged to MSD budget) and of IFAD's contributions to the common services also supporting the future administrative budget forecast and planning.3. CORPORATE SERVICES COORDINATION ACTIVITIES: The Corporate Services Manager in close collaboration with relevant divisions, coordinates effective and accurate corporate services related financial resources and administrative budget management within MSD and focusses on achievement of the following results:In close collaboration with MSD Operations Analyst, provides inputs for administrative budget strategic planning, expenditure tracking and audit of financial resources within MSD remit in accordance with IFAD rules and regulations;In close collaboration with FCD and MSD Operations Analyst, ensures timely accounting and reconciliation of all transactions, monitoring of financial exception reports for unusual activities, transactions and investigation of anomalies or unusual transactions with regard to rent and common services and one-off costs related to the setup/enhancement of premises, under- MSD remit. Provision of information to supervisors and other IFAD staff at HQ of the results of the investigation when satisfactory answers are not obtained;Through working closely with the Regional Director and their team, advises decentralized offices on financial management processes, including timely accounting and reconciliation of all transactions, security for cash assets on site;Through working closely with the CSD business owners, coordinates and follows up on all other corporate services matters.In coordination with ICOs ensures all UN/IFI agreements ensuring correct procedural/policy conformity as well as workflow management with HQ.The Corporate Services Manager acts as CSD's liaison in decentralized offices, as well as focal entry point in Regional offices without relevant CSD business owners in the office, and to ensure provision of efficient procurement and logistical services focusing on achievement of the following results:Within the assigned region, Regional and Country Offices in compliance with corporate rules and regulations and elaboration of the Regional and Country Offices procurement requirements including sourcing and evaluation within delegated authority, ensuring continuous contract management and performance measurement;Supports, in close collaboration with MSD, the Regional Director/Head of office with planning of procurement requirements for the region in close collaboration with the Procurement Section at HQ;Support management of IFAD assets, facilities and logistical services, including full compliance with policies in place as well as efficient utilization and disposal of the Regional / Country Offices' assets;Refer IFAD new staff to Regional Security Officer, MSD Security or UNDSS locally to ensure they are provided with on boarding security briefings by local hosting agency and UNDSS Security Advisor in the duty station.The Corporate Services Manager ensures forward-looking information and communication support and acts as CSD's liaison in decentralized offices, as well as focal entry point in Regional offices without relevant CSD business owners in the office. In close collaboration with ICT and in full compliance with IFAD corporate technical standards and systems terms of use, the Corporate Services Manager:Strategically supports the deployment of corporate ICT assets, systems, services and resources; Acts as point of contact and regional coordinator in cases of ICT service upgrades; Ensures that related on-boarding and handover technical briefings are coordinated timely and optimally; proposes and logistically coordinates with ICT technical training courses for corporate applications;Researches and monitors local markets to ensure availability of suitable providers for telecom or similar IT services to ensure high quality local offerings; monitors the delivery of services during execution of such contracts, including service levels and costs, and reports issues; Ensures compliance with local cost recovery mechanisms, if applicable. Co-ordinates local office support during emergencies or cybersecurity crisis; Ensures and actively promotes local compliance with corporate rules, technical standards, terms of use and conditions; supports a reliable ICT environment including regular reviews of disaster recovery local procedures; Promotes corporate ICT campaigns locally, notably in cybersecurity and new technology adoption; Acts as regional liaison with ICT on major corporate system deployments and roll-outs, or during important projects or incidents.The Corporate Services Manager acts as CSD's liaison and ensures strong support to staff in decentralized offices in certain areas of Administration, and as focal entry point Regional offices without relevant CSD business owners in the office, focusing on achievement of the following results:IFAD decentralized office compliance with corporate human resources policies and strategies;Provide Regional and Country Directors with substantive support in managing the accreditation processes at country level and in line with the Delegation of Authority.The Corporate Services Manager acts as CSD's liaison for Health, Safety and Wellbeing of CSD/HWU in the region/country. Under the guidance of the IFAD Medical Advisor and in close collaboration with the regional and / or country Operations Management Team(s), coordinates common health, safety and wellbeing management services or facilities for personnel and eligible dependents. The Corporate Services Manager will further facilitate HWU's engagement with local UN Physicians or medical facilities, when such support is needed to effectively and promptly respond to health and safety crises.The Corporate Services Manager supports and has an oversight function on the work of the administrative pool in the Regional Office to support all staff in the Regional Office, and where needed liaises with the counterparts all in other IFAD departments. 4. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Corporate Services Manager is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This includes, among others, people management, guiding of new and/or more junior staff, supervisory role and evaluation of performance of general service staff under their purview.Corporate Services Managers coordinate and oversee the work of the administrative support staff pool in the Regional Office, and ensure alignment with other corporate administrative processes. The administrative support staff pool consists normally of 4-5 General Service staff in the pool for each RO, including one more senior administrative staff member who directly supervises the remaining General Service staff in the Regional Office. Key Performance IndicatorsThe work requires coordination with main business owners, the interpretation and application of relevant policies, rules and regulations to a broad range of simple or complex casework. Corporate Services Managers at this level analyse proposals and requests received from clients and staff and after having internally consulted within MSD and/or other CSD divisions/units make recommendations or take technically sound actions. The key results have an impact on the overall economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Regional and Country Offices operations as it relates to the use of corporate resources in the areas of financial services, human resources, procurement and logistical services, ICT and last but not least common services and the implementation of the UN agenda on common services. Working RelationshipsThe Corporate Services Manager reports to the Chief, MSD. Within the field support unit, the incumbent's key working relationships will be with the administrative budget manager and Operations Managers within the Field Support Unit. External work relationships for Corporate Services Managers at this level are normally required to obtain information and exchange views with a range of outside sources (i.e. main business owners within CSD or FOD) to ensure actions are properly taken. The Corporate Services Manager will also be required to maintain close working relationships with the Regional Director (DCO) and other personnel from CSD, ERD, FOD, DCO, OTD, and other departments located in the Regional Office. Both internally and externally, Corporate Services Managers establish and maintain effective, collaborative relationships and project the image of a credible/reliable partner. Internal contact can reach the Director`s level within IFAD and external contact can reach to another UN entity Representative (i.e. UN Resident Coordinator or other key stakeholders) to clarify specific situations in relation to their job role and key functions and results.  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 in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration or Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management or other related fields.(*) Note: For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in IFAD's Human Resources Implementing Procedures. Experience:A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experienceExperience in preparation and management of contracts and assets, including familiarity with complex Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Proven experience with the management of service providers beyond contract management of one, or more, of the following areas of specialization: Accommodation, Assets (physical equipment), Facilities, Fleet, Protocol, Privileges and Logistics. Position-specific requirements:Relevant experience in contract management, procurement, human resources, budget, finance, asset management, field operations support and/or general administration is required.Professional experience in a multi-cultural organization or national organization with proven relevant international exposure, in a supervisory capacity, is required.Experience with drafting and/or negotiating Host Country Agreements and/or Service Levels Agreements is desirable. Languages:Required - Excellent English and SpanishWorking knowledge of another IFAD official language (French, Spanish and Arabic) would be an asset Skills:Topical expertise – Administration, Expertise relevant to the specific roleChange management, Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-orientedCollaboration, successfully work toward a common goal with others by communicating clearly, actively listening to others, taking responsibility for mistakes, and respecting different perspectives of stakeholders.IFAD 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 actorsProblem 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 strategiesVerbal 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 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.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. 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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 Project 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 division's programmes and projects. Key Functions and Results1. STRATEGY AND EFFECTIVENESS MANAGEMENT: The Project Procurement Officer is responsible for supporting the effectiveness of procurement management execution by the country programme management teams and project teams during project implementation and project design. This role ensures effective compliance with the procurement guidelines, procurement manual and procurement handbook for successful preparation, appraisal, implementation and completion of the approved projects in IFAD countries. The position is responsible for providing oversight for project procurement related activities by IFAD's borrowers in the respective portfolio and ensures they are performed in accordance with IFAD's project procurement framework (Procurement Guidelines, Procurement Manual and Procurement Handbook). The position is further responsible for supporting procurement execution and ensuring that appropriate controls, risk assessment and contract management are in place in the regional division while ensuring the effective use of resources, identifying bottlenecks and weaknesses of project procurement controls and proposing, establishing mechanisms for solutions.2. PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT: The Project Procurement Officer has the following roles and responsibilities. Roles:Policy:Promote fulfilment of IFAD's project procurement oversight function;Draft high level documentation for submission to units, divisions, departments, IFAD Senior Management and IFAD governing bodies; When required, conduct research and analysis, and draft opinions on other corporate issues relating to the function, structure and activities of IFAD's project procurement;Provide policy support at the corporate level and ensure procurement requirements are embedded. This included discussions with different departments and divisions within IFAD;Draft new procurement templates and guidance notes on various topics in project procurement or suggest modifications to existing ones in line with practices followed by other IFIs and/or Multilateral Development Banks;Provide guidance and advice to the Regional Divisions and Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) on procurement policies, practices, processes and procedures; Provide advice regarding IFAD's project procurement requirements in accordance with the established legal framework;Manage and record any required modification to IFAD project procurement framework (Procurement Guidelines, Procurement Manual and the Procurement Handbook);Facilitate, follow up and support procurement investigations and management of procurement complaints. Support the secretariat work for the Project Procurement Prior Review Committee:  Support the planning, schedule of cases submitted to the Project Procurement Review Committee. Support the review and/or clear procurement activities and processes requiring IFAD's prior review and advise CDs accordingly. Contribute to the resolution of procurement issues from various stakeholders, including those related to input in complaints handling as per the guidelines, in order to deliver IFAD's required levels of service in all interactions with stakeholders.Operations:Support the elaboration of concept notes, country strategy opportunities programme and project designs. Ensure project procurement requirements are fully embedded to achieve the best procurement results and value for money. This further  includes appropriate project procurement quality assurance, market analysis, SECAP-Procurement requirements (during project design and implementation), risk-based systems and evidence-based oversight;Dispense strategic support and backstopping to the Regional Divisions and CPMTs, on procurement issues throughout project design, supervision and implementation support, including by serving as a member of Design Review Meetings (DRM) if required;Assist the Senior Regional Procurement Officers 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 multilateral development banks;Provide support in risk assessment in projects and follow up with the concerned parties in order to maintain acceptable risk mitigation measures;Advise, as appropriate, the Regional Divisions and CDTs on market analysis, market outreach and communication strategies to attract capable, available and responsive bidders;Monitor procurement performance across the portfolio, in accordance with project procurement performance indicators and risk management tools to ensure proactive identification and action to address procurement and contract management issues and bottlenecks. Provide proactive project procurement portfolio management: prepare regular procurement reports highlighting main risks and problems faced in the portfolio. Propose actions for improvement, taking into consideration the specific economic and social context of the region;Proactive project procurement portfolio management focused on regional divisions: Develop reports, targets including detailed analysis of the procurement portfolio and if required proposed actions for improvement specific to the region.Capacity building:Support the assessment of needs and identify training options for Country Directors (CDs), IFAD Country Office (ICO) staff and project team members to ensure robust management of procurement risk. When necessary, provide training and guidance to CDs, ICO staff and project team members on project procurement management and related risks. Support procurement training and capacity building efforts as necessary including the BUILDPROC capacity building grant;Support the organization of project start-up workshops, and provide the necessary support for the Country portfolios.Contribute to the knowledge and expertise of project procurement by staying abreast of and reporting on current trends in international public procurement. Organize shared knowledge sessions with Project Procurement staff and other functions across the five Regional Divisions.Systems:Contribute to the development, operationalization and roll-out of IT systems for project procurement;Monitor, review and manage procurement and contract data entered by projects into the IFAD Contract Monitoring Tool and other project procurement ICT systems such as OPEN. This includes the setting and monitoring of targets, KPIs including the preparation of high-level presentations and position papers for IFAD management.3. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING: The Project 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 Project 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. The position coordinates and liaises with the Office of Audit and Oversight and other Technical Divisions on procurement cases. The position 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.As part of the ongoing support to operations, the Project Procurement Officer will support the CD and country teams in the review of procurement dossiers submitted by IFAD borrowers for the Fund's prior review. The incumbent will provide expert advice and recommendations to ensure that IFAD's fiduciary requirements are met. In coordination with the Regional Senior Procurement Officer, the Project Procurement Officer will identify cases of procurement non-compliance and propose potential remedies and  follow-up actions to the Country Director. 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 information, timely and appropriate delivery of services, ensure client satisfaction and overall timely delivery of IFAD programmes and projects. The Project Procurement Officer at this level provides strategic analysis and advice on procurement related issues to support  regional divisions' programmes and projects in following IFAD's procurement policies and procedures. Going beyond established procedures or models, the Project Procurement Officer's substantive contributions reflect proposals for revisions and updates of Guidelines on Procurement ensuring relevance and appropriateness. The incumbent demonstrates expert knowledge and capacity in performing the Project Procurement Officer role.The Project procurement officer at this level provides solutions that are fit-for-purpose in support of project implementation, disbursement and efficiency. The incumbent applies a problem solving, client-centric approach that addresses challenges in operations while ensuring and enabling compliance with IFAD's fiduciary requirements. Working RelationshipsWithin the parameters of the Project Procurement Officer, at this level the incumbent serves as strategic analyst and advisor on procurement related issues. Combination of credible expert capacity with independent responsibility for assessment of division's procurement systems, training of staff and monitoring of procurement risks, ensures the adherence to IFAD's procurement policies and procedures. The incumbent contributes to resolving complex issues related to procurement matters.The Project Procurement Officer, at this level is required to maintain excellent working relations with internal and external clients and work closely with the Country Directors (CDs), IFAD Country Offices (ICO) staff and the borrower's project team members. The incumbent is expected to provide proactive support and strategic guidance on procurement matters to ensure that project implementation is effective and aligned to IFAD's project procurement policies and procedures. 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 staffManaging 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 degreeAreas - business administration, public administration, law, commerce, finance or a related field.Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php.Experience:At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in project procurement activities in an international organization including a proven record of supporting and delivering complex procurement programmes and record of relevant field experience.Work in more than one geographic region as well as at Headquarters is an asset.Languages:Required: English and Arabic (4 - Excellent)Desirable: French and Russian (3 - Good) Skills:Contract Management: Know-how in contracting of external workforce (e.g. contracting of interpreters, subeditors and proof-reader falling under international agreements)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 requiredProcurement: 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 & 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.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.)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 teamsPerformance management: Know-how in managing performance so that staff supervised deliver on the agreed objectives and meet their development needs while meeting the needs of IFAD. Is proficient in establishing clear performance goals (operational and behavioural) and learning plans as well as in evaluating the performance of staff against the set goals.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 solutionsCorporate 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)Integrity 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.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 strategiesVerbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic languageProject/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 has the discretion to assign staff to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff are required to be geographically mobile, and positions within this category are subject to location changes 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 ethnicity, social or political background, color, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size, or sexual orientation. This policy aligns with our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and our commitment 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. All official communications will always originate from email addresses ending in @ifad.org.In accordance with IFAD's policies, all new staff members are typically appointed at the first step of the grade level for which they have been selected. For detailed information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit the IFAD Compensation and Benefits page. Applicants are encouraged to use the ICSC salary calculator to estimate salary and benefit entitlements.Candidates may be required to undertake a written test, deliver a presentation, and participate in interviews. To make the most cost-effective use of resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are shortlisted for interview. Candidates who do not receive 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."

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 Office of Development Effectiveness (ODE) ensures that IFAD's supported projects are set to achieve their maximum impact and serve as a learning opportunity for future ones. Specifically, ODE is responsible for managing, measuring, and facilitating the effectiveness of IFAD operations, including adequately incorporating knowledge into operations. Through the systematic integration of research findings, lessons learned, innovations and best practices into IFAD's project design, implementation, and self-evaluation processes, the effectiveness and impact of IFAD-supported initiatives are enhanced. ODE contributes to three key corporate objectives:Enhancing accountability and transparency of operations.Driving operational effectiveness and efficiency.Supporting the strategic prioritization and allocation of resources.ODE is led by a Managing Director and is comprised of four units: Operational Policy Unit (OPU); SECAP, Mainstreaming and Quality Assurance Unit (QAS); Results, Resources and Systems Unit (RRS); and Impact Assessment, Knowledge Management, and Innovation Unit (IKI).Within ODE, RRS is responsible for assessing the impact of IFAD's operations, as well as monitoring and reporting on the performance of IFAD's portfolio, including the integration of mainstreaming issues. It oversees the allocation of IFAD's resources throughout each replenishment cycle and manages the Performance-Based Allocation System (PBAS). RRS also monitors and reports on the delivery of IFAD's loans and grants programme, serving as a central hub for monitoring, evaluation, and corporate reporting on operational performance and results, both internally and to external donors and key stakeholders. Job RoleThe Senior Specialists are accountable for IFAD's core values of integrity, transparency, and equity in the alignment to IFAD's policies and procedures of the division's programmes and projects. The Senior Specialist (Monitoring & Evaluation) has a policy direction, supervision and coordination role, providing technical direction and policy guidance to the teams in ODE and to the Regional Divisions in DCO. The position manages processes for the assessment and delivery of capacity development initiatives for IFAD staff and IFAD project personnel. Key Functions and Results1. OPERATIONAL DELIVERY AND POLICY ADVICE: The Senior Specialist (Monitoring & Evaluation) provides strategic and technical direction in operational delivery and policy support related to project/programme monitoring and evaluation. The accountabilities may include:(a) Bringing international best practice approaches and solutions to project/programme level Monitoring and Evaluation to IFAD and contribute substantially to the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures, ensuring that they evolve together with business needs and frontier issues on monitoring and evaluation. (b) Providing advice, guidance and support to practitioners as well as IFAD staff at country-office/hub level to interpretoperational policies, regulations and rules, and systems related to monitoring and evaluation, so that the division supports corporate goals and objectives within the overall Fund mandates and strategies. (c) Developing appropriate tools and resources for project/programme level monitoring and evaluation in IFAD (e.g. handbooks/guidelines, rosters of experts, assessment frameworks, capacity building and certification programmes, and IT tools). (d) Coordinating and contributing to the project design and implementation process. (e) Participating in project delivery teams and country management teams. (f) Leading as focal point for monitoring and evaluation and key link between corporate, field level and relevant country level results issues. (g) Developing monitoring and evaluation criteria for technical components of programmes and projects as required.2. COMPLIANCE FUNCTION: The Senior Specialist (Monitoring and Evaluation) ensures compliances of IFAD programmes and projects to relevant policies and procedures. The position contributes to the integrity of IFAD's results focus and proactively recommends, as appropriate, mandatory and preferred changes/adjustments in line with Development Effectiveness Framework and relevant operational policies by(a) Ensuring compliance with key operational building-blocks related to Monitoring and Evaluation and with policies and procedures governing programme management and(b) Working to harmonize and maintain consistency with the IFAD Evaluation Policy and the IFAD Evaluation Manual in relation to country and relevant corporate-level Monitoring and Evaluation.3. CORPORATE MONITORING AND RESULTS REPORTING: In the context of IFAD's self-evaluation architecture, the Senior Specialist (Monitoring & Evaluation) develops tools, and promotes corporate Monitoring and Evaluation reporting culture to ensure effectiveness at the project level by:(a) Bringing project and programme level Monitoring and Evaluation issues to corporate attention.(b) Leading corporate reporting on operational performance and results, including externally to donors, external organizations and key stakeholders.(c) Developing corporate Monitoring and Evaluation guidance, strategy, criteria, systems and tools for technical components of programmes and projects.(d) Preparing analytical findings and reporting to governing bodies on divisional and country-level performance on Monitoring and Evaluation as part of the Fund's development effectiveness framework and Monitoring, Evaluation, Adaptation and Learning (MEAL) Action plan.(e) Managing regular reporting on the portfolio's Monitoring and Evaluation performance for colleagues and senior management.(f) Working closely with Regional Divisions to develop regionally specific MEAL Action Plans.4. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Senior Specialist (Monitoring & Evaluation) 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. Key Performance IndicatorsThe key results have an impact on the compliance of operations with IFAD rules, regulations and policies, implementation of corporate operational strategies and the monitoring and reporting on achievement of results. Assignments require the provision of solid technical expertise and input for the area of their responsibility, as well as in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts. The work goes beyond technical analysis and synthesis to include the development of knowledge products, tools and strategies, evaluation of compliance and lessons learnt and best practices. The work is considered complex; requiring in-depth technical knowledge and expertise. The position works independently and with authority, and is accountable for the results of their work.The Senior Specialist (Monitoring & Evaluation) has an impact on the overall effectiveness and efficiency of monitoring and evaluation across IFAD's portfolio, supporting efforts to ensure relevant policies, procedures, systems, and capacity are in place across IFAD to support organizational priorities for IFAD13 and beyond. Working RelationshipsThe work relationships of the Senior Specialist involve the provision of technical advice and the negotiation and resolution of problems that arise in mission planning, technical project appraisal or the preparation of studies and reports. In the context of operational delivery and policy support, the incumbent maintains collaborative working relationships, both within the department, and with other relevant IFAD divisions. Representation is made in internal and external fora in the areas of operational policies, procedures and compliance functions related to Monitoring and evaluation. The incumbent engages their counterparts at the project level in the government and Project Management Unit. The Senior Specialist (Monitoring and Evaluation) serves as the senior advisor on policy development and implementation. 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:Level - Advanced university degreeAreas - Economics, Statistics, or a related field relevant for M&E.Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php.Desirable: Professional certification or additional qualifications relevant for Monitoring and Evaluation.Experience:At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in, and demonstrated understanding of development projects and programmes, preferably in relation to rural and agricultural development. An advanced university degree may be substituted by a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) plus at least four additional years of relevant professional experience, over and above the minimum number of years of experience.Two (2) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope.The candidate should have specific experience in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation, for example in the design, development and management of M&E systems and/or implementation of M&E functions, in the context of development projects.Experience such as working on M&E in complex/fragile situations, strong IT, statistical and data analysis skills, experience designing and implementing household surveys, and experience with commonly used M&E software and survey/data collection tools are highly desirable.Languages:Required: English (4 - Excellent)Highly Desirable: French, Spanish and/or Arabic Skills:Data management: Data collection, cleaning, transformation and consolidation; data-base architecture & development; data presentationRisk 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 teamsAdaptability: Adaptability and flexibility when facing new or unexpected situations, and to specific constraints and circumstances and managing complex processesBusiness acumen, private sector knowledge: Outstanding ability to synthesize and simplify complex technical information for a variety of (non-technical) audiencesInterpersonal 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.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.)Evidence-based policy: Know-how in the formulation of concrete and actionable policy recommendations based on hard evidence (going beyond simple data interpretation) 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.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 IFADs 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 IFADs remuneration package, please visit IFADs 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. Long-listed candidates will be required to participate in a pre-screening interview. Short-listed candidates will be required to participate in a technical and competency-based interview and may be required to take a written test and/or to deliver a presentation.Non-selected candidates who have been shortlisted, interviewed and found suitable in this competitive selection process, may be included in IFAD's appointable roster and considered for future positions in the same job family and grade level, in line with IFAD's applicable provisions. 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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 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 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.Under the overall policy and management guidance of the Regional Director and direct supervision of the Lead Regional Economist or Lead Portfolio Advisor, the Regional Analyst provides analytical and technical support, as well as creative data management solutions required for effective programme management in the region.The incumbent provides targeted support to the documentation of lessons learned, monitoring and results reporting activities, development and dissemination of knowledge products and organization of learning events required for Knowledge Management (KM) and portfolio management in the region, as well as for knowledge sharing outside the region.As a member of the Regional Team, the incumbent also liaises closely with country teams on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), KM and policy analysis, and with the Programme Liaison Associates to enhance the standardized generation and dissemination of programme knowledge in the region, based on best practices.Key accountabilities / results include:Analytical Support and Data ManagementMonitoring & Evaluation and Systematization SupportRegional or Country Programme SupportPolicy Analysis SupportManagerial Functions Job RoleThe Regional Analyst provides analytical and technical support, as well as creative data management solutions required for effective program management in the region. The incumbent provides targeted support to the documentation of lessons learned, monitoring and results reporting activities, development and dissemination of knowledge products and organization of learning events required for Knowledge Management (KM) and portfolio management in the region, as well as for knowledge sharing outside the region. As a member of the Regional Team, the incumbent also liaises closely with country teams on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Knowledge Management (KM) and policy analysis to enhance the standardized generation and dissemination of programme knowledge and supports regional strategic partnership and policy agendas in the region, based on best practices. In particular, the incumbent focuses on implementation support to project teams on the regional risk and M&E agendas. Key Functions and Results1.ANALYTICAL SUPPORT AND DATA MANAGEMENT: The Regional Analyst collates and analyses data to support the economic and financial status of project design reports. The incumbent is responsible for data analysis of country assessment reports for divisional programme/project activities in the region. The incumbent provides analytical inputs to corporate regional reports and documents and develops alternative and creative solutions for effective data management in the Division. The incumbent participates in project cycle activities and meetings, such as Project Delivery Teams and quality review meetings, as required. 2. MONITORING AND EVALUATION AND SYSTEMATIZATION SUPPORT: The Regional Analyst works in close collaboration with the regional team to support the monitoring and results reporting activities required for Knowledge Management (KM) and portfolio management in the region, including responsibilities for ensuring compliance with procedures, knowledge management and results reporting of the regional grants programme. The incumbent reviews, and analyses data derived from project performance reports, and provides input to the Lead Portfolio Advisor or Lead Regional Economist on rigorous results measurement analysis and to the Regional Specialist to support development of knowledge products and documentation of lessons learned in order to reinforce M&E capabilities of PMU's across the country portfolios in the Division. The Regional Analyst supports the effectiveness of knowledge sharing activities in the region by data collection and analysis and systematization required for portfolio management The incumbent simultaneously interacts closely with other regional division teams and keeps abreast of all relevant corporate changes and reforms having an impact on data management tools and categorization. The incumbent assists in formulating position papers, briefs, analyses and short papers on related subjects for the Director in collaboration with the Regional Specialist. 3. REGIONAL OR COUNTRY PROGRAMME SUPPORT: The Regional Analyst drafts regular and periodic reports on project, country programme or thematic issues, including lessons learned from design and implementation support experiences. The incumbent will support country teams in select operational matters and cross-cutting themes through participation in field missions as determined by the Regional Team based on demand  and regional priorities. The incumbent will also support the Regional Team through the identification of potential partners, development initiatives and best practices and maintains counterpart contacts needed to promote programme, partnership as well as implementation support.4. POLICY ANALYSIS SUPPORT: As a member of the Regional Team, the Regional Analyst participates in select policy meetings and events of priority interest to the region, analyses policy implications and identifies opportunities for innovations and knowledge sharing. The incumbent reviews programme evaluation reports, aggregates results and shares knowledge on best operational practices in collaboration with the Regional Team to improve project designs and effective delivery of programmes in the region. The incumbent contributes to the development of knowledge management products and organization of learning events on emerging issues, themes and innovations of particular relevance for the region in close collaboration with the Regional Specialist and relevant country teams. 5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Regional Analyst performs a coordinating role in the front office, working closely with divisional and programme staff, including Programme Liaison Associates, to ensure maximum efficiency and systematization of programme processes in adherence to corporate requirements. The incumbent is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources.Position Specific:The Regional Analyst assists in monitoring the annual divisional disbursement envelope and tracking the implementation of regular grants and supplementary funds operations. Key Performance IndicatorsCompliance of operations with IFAD rules, regulations and policies, implementation of corporate operational policies and approaches, establishment of project management assessment tools and up-to-date information and learning tools. Assignment requires the provision of solid technical expertise and input for the area of the incumbent's responsibility, as well as in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts. The work involves technical analysis and synthesis of data, technical inputs for systematization required for portfolio reviews, knowledge products, and effective tools for the assessment of regional portfolio performance evaluation. The work requires in-depth technical analysis and reporting. Working RelationshipsIn the context of programme development and delivery, the Regional Analyst ensures the generation and dissemination of targeted knowledge, as well as other relevant technical information to internal and regional staff. The incumbent builds and maintains collaborative working relationships with Programme Liaison Associates, divisional and Departmental staff, and with other IFAD divisions. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies - Level 1Strategic thinking and organizational development: Personal influenceDemonstrating Leadership: Personal leadership and attitude to changeLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating: Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge and innovatesFocusing on clients: Focuses on clientsProblem solving and decision making: Demonstrates sound problem solving and decision-making abilityManaging time, resources and information: Manages own time, information and resources effectivelyTeam Work: Contributes effectively to the teamCommunicating and negotiating: Communicates effectively: creates understanding between self and othersBuilding relationships and partnerships: Builds and maintains effective working relationshipsEducationAdvanced university degree from an accredited institution listed on https://whed.net/home.php in economics, business administration, management, social policy, research and analysis, rural development, agriculture, agricultural economics, rural finance, development policy or related disciplines 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 ExperienceMinimum of two (2) years of progressively relevant experience is required. Experience in a role providing analytical support within an international financial institution, development cooperation agencies and/or the United Nations system is highly desirable. In addition, qualifying experience in drafting analytical documents and producing reports on tight deadlines would be an asset.LanguagesExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English.Working knowledge of another official language (Arabic, French, or Spanish) is desirable. SkillsJob role specific:Demonstrated experience in capturing learning and documentingIntegrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-orientedKnowledge of rural project management and market developmentCapacity to communicate fluently with different counterparts (civil society, government authorities, local communities, project staff) to align parties and build networksIn-depth knowledge of corporate standards and performance rating guidelines, Operational Results Management System, monitoring and evaluation methods, metrics, statistical applications and reporting systemsPractical knowledge on how monitoring data is collected, compiled, analysed and presented for management decisions, programme adjustment and donor reportingStrong statistical analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) skillsWrites clearly, succinctly and convincingly; listens and communicates effectively to engage othersComputer skills: Full command of office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to work with other relevant technology and procedures (e.g. web-based databases and other statistical applications) to collect, organize, share and use informationPosition specific:In-depth technical knowledge of project M&EEffective coordination skills to engage all relevant staffKnowledge of project cycle management 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.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=1611326846000 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. 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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 Office of Development Effectiveness (ODE) ensures that IFAD's supported projects are set to achieve their maximum impact and serve as a learning opportunity for future ones. Specifically, ODE is responsible for managing, measuring, and facilitating the effectiveness of IFAD operations, including adequately incorporating knowledge into operations. Through the systematic integration of research findings, lessons learned, innovations and best practices into IFAD's project design, implementation, and self-evaluation processes, the effectiveness and impact of IFAD-supported initiatives are enhanced. ODE contributes to three key corporate objectives:Enhancing accountability and transparency of operations.Driving operational effectiveness and efficiency.Supporting the strategic prioritization and allocation of resources.ODE is led by a Managing Director and is comprised on four units: Operational Policy Unit (OPU); SECAP, Mainstreaming and Quality Assurance Unit (QAS); Results, Resources and Systems Unit (RRS); and Impact Assessment, Knowledge Management, and Innovation Unit (IKI). Job RoleThe Technical Specialist Geospatial Analysis (P-3) will develop and strengthen policies, procedures, standards and systems for ensuring integration of geospatial data and analysis in country strategies, project design, and implementation stages, focusing on geospatial data management for Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), procurement oversight, and SECAP compliance. The Technical Specialist Geospatial Analysis will also coordinate capacity building initiatives, undertake partnership efforts, and engage with internal and external stakeholders and networks regarding geospatial analysis. Key Functions and Resultsi. Geospatial Integration in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)Systematize the use of geospatial data in M&E processes to improve the accuracy and reliability of project performance tracking, evaluation and impact assessment.Develop data standards and workflows for integrating geospatial data into M&E frameworks, enabling the visualization of project outputs and outcomes through maps and spatial analysis.Develop procedures, data standards and workflow to guide project teams in data collection and GIS integration for improved project monitoring. Ensure that M&E indicators with a spatial component are accurately measured and reported, using geospatial tools to capture data such as land coverage, infrastructure locations, and environmental changes.Facilitate the use of geospatial technologies to support adaptive management by identifying patterns and trends that inform decision-making and improve project interventions.Ensure GIS data consistency across divisions, enabling IFAD to meet M&E, auditing, and reporting needs effectively.Develop and support the development of web maps, dashboards, and interactive visualization tools to enhance project impact communication, ensuring that innovative practices are adopted to strengthen the overall impact of IFAD projects.Collaborate with regional teams and IFAD M&E Unit to develop and implement geospatial dashboards and reporting tools that visualize project progress and impacts, improving transparency and communication with stakeholders.ii. Integration of Geospatial Analytics for COSOPs and Project DesignIncorporate requirements for the use of geospatial information into operational procedures for COSOP and project design, promoting strategic use of geospatial data.Develop and implement procedures, standards, and guidance for leveraging geospatial analytics in COSOP and project design, focusing on geographic targeting, risk assessment, and intervention planning.Implement geospatial analytics in COSOPs and project design stages to support geographic and beneficiary targeting, risk screening, and adaptive management.Roll out dedicated geospatial support services for project design teams, providing expertise in data analysis and mapping to strengthen project design and effectiveness.iii. Systematization of Geospatial Data in Project ImplementationIntegrate georeferencing requirements, standards, and guidelines into operational procedures for project-level M&E, procurement, supervision, and audits, ensuring comprehensive geospatial data use.Develop and update procedures, standards, and guidance for the collection, centralization, and application of geospatial data across project implementation stages, including M&E activities, procurement tracking, supervision missions, and SECAP compliance monitoring.Conduct an inventory and centralization of geospatial data from IFAD Units, Divisions, and PMUs, streamlining data integration for strategic and operational use.Explore geospatial incorporation possibility with the Operational Results Management System (ORMS) and other systems.Work with consultants and technical teams to create maps and maintain administrative boundaries for project tracking, auditing, and transparency.Roll out the services of the geospatial unit, ensuring that geospatial data is systematically integrated into project implementation for enhanced accountability and informed decision-making.iv. Training and Capacity DevelopmentBuild the capacity of PMUs in geospatial data collection and analysis, including training project level M&E teams and guidance on the use of tools such as tablets, GPS devices and GIS apps to enhance field data accuracy.Train M&E and project teams on how to collect, analyze, and use geospatial data effectively, enhancing their capacity to monitor project activities and outcomes in real time.Coordinate with regional teams to ensure GIS capacity is embedded across IFAD's operations, equipping PMUs and other teams with the necessary tools and training for efficient data gathering and analysis.Facilitate training programs to promote GIS use in IFAD, building a culture of data-driven decision-making.Build the capacity of regional and country teams to utilize geospatial data, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and tools for enhanced data-driven planning and decision-making.v. Policies and ProceduresCollaborate with the ICT Division to enhance IFAD's geospatial data library, ensuring it is updated and optimized for efficient data management and access.Develop and implement comprehensive procedures, standards, and guidance for the systematic use of geospatial data across project implementation, COSOPs, and design processes.Ensure alignment of geospatial data practices with IFAD policies, facilitating consistent and compliant use of geospatial information for project planning and monitoring.Lead GIS Unit operations, standardizing georeferencing procedures to maintain data accuracy for all project stages.vi. Data and System Management, and Strategic PartnershipsEngage with external partners (e.g., European Space Agency, FAO) to incorporate high-resolution remote sensing data to support IFAD's project compliance and monitoring needs. Key Performance IndicatorsKey performance indicators for the Technical Specialist Geospatial Analysis will include integration of geospatial data into M&E, analytics integration in COSOPs and project design, data consistency and accessibility of centralized geospatial data, training effectiveness, and policy compliance, as well as the success of strategic partnerships. The key results have an impact on the compliance of operations with IFAD rules, regulations and policies, implementation of corporate operational strategies and the monitoring and reporting on achievement of results. Assignments require the provision of solid technical expertise and input for the area of their responsibility, as well as in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts.  The work goes beyond technical analysis and synthesis to include the development of knowledge products, tools and strategies, evaluation of compliance and lessons learnt and best practices. The work is considered complex; requiring in-depth technical knowledge and expertise. The position works independently and with authority, and is accountable for the results of their work. Working RelationshipsWork at this level is characterized by client-oriented technical expertise on data management and geospatial analysis. The Technical Specialist (Geospatial Analysis) builds and maintains collaborative working relationships with the Office of Development Effectiveness (ODE), the Department of Country Operations- (DCO), Office of Technical Delivery (OTD) and the Information and Communications Technology Division (ICT) to ensure that standardisation of the use of geospatial analysis and results are used effectively throughout IFAD's project cycle. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies:Level 1:Strategic thinking and organizational development - The ability to think in terms of processes, value streams and systems; knowing how to lead systems.Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making abilityCommunicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and othersDemonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to changeBuilding relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationshipsFocusing 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 effectivelyTeam working - Contributes effectively to the teamEducation:Level - Advanced university degree.Areas - Geospatial Sciences, Remote Sensing or a similar field.Degree must be from an accredited institution listed on whed.net.Experience:At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in geospatial coordination, data integration, or GIS-supported M&E, design and implementation in development settings.Experience working in the field, in rural areas of developing countries, and using GIS, remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and Earth Observation data in relation to monitoring and evaluation is an advantage.Full command of office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), standard GIS/geospatial software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS) and ability to work with other relevant technology and procedures (e.g. web-based databases and other statistical applications) to collect, organize, share and use information.Languages:Required: English (4 Excellent)Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic Skills:Geospatial and GIS expertise: Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, QGIS and ArcGISData management: Data collection, cleaning, transformation and consolidation; database architecture & development; data presentationProcedure adherence: Ability to strictly adhere to established, formal guidelines, including in new situationsStrategy implementation: Ability to lead and manage the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies for IFAD / for respective divisionsAdaptability: Adaptability and flexibility when facing new or unexpected situations, and to specific constraints and circumstances and managing complex processesClient 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 solutionsInitiative and good judgment: High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgement (including on security matters)Specialized communication skills: Ability to negotiate on behalf of IFAD and drive for creative and pragmatic solutions in complex negotiations with key partners, both public and private sectorSynthesis: Outstanding ability to synthesize and simplify complex technical information for a variety of (non-technical) audiencesWritten 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.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 SettingThe position advertised is co-terminus, i.e. subject to limited duration and funding. The successful candidate will be granted a co-terminus appointment strictly limited in duration to the funding of the specific project and/or assignment. Any extension, if applicable, will be contingent upon the availability of the same funding source, the continued existence of the position, and functional needs. Effective 1 January 2025, co-terminus appointments will also be subject to a maximum total duration of seven years, including contract extensions. This type of appointment does not carry any expectation, legal or otherwise, of conversion to any other type of appointment with IFAD, regardless of the length of service.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, 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 Regional Division WCA is led by a Divisional Director, based in the IFAD Regional Office in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The Division leads on the design and delivery of IFAD country and regional programmes in WCA. The precise country coverage of the division varies across replenishment periods. Job RoleThe Programme Manager is an experienced professional with substantial programme management and leadership capabilities and strong ability to coordinate complex initiatives in the domains of rural and agricultural development. The incumbent brings IFAD's core values of integrity, transparency, and equity into the management of the SD3C Programme and coordination and coherence of current and future pillars of the 1Sahel Initiative. Her/his accountabilities/key results also include leading advocacy for, enhancement of, and coordination among IFAD co-funded national government programmes and regional programmes that improve the access of poor rural people to natural resources, agricultural technologies, financial services, markets, employment opportunities, and enterprise development support. The incumbent works to ensure that IFAD Country Directors and their teams are able to effectively implement and coordinate in the context of regional programmes, and that they can effectively promote capacity building of the rural poor to fully participate in relevant regional, national and local policies and programming processes.The Programme Manager has direct overall management of the SD3C Programme, managing the staff and resources of this programme supporting and coordinating in country work led by IFAD country teams and is responsible for leading the SD3C fundraising strategy. The incumbent also acts as the overall coordinating focal point for the 1Sahel Initiative. This includes leading and liaising with managers in OTD responsible for the daily management of AICRM and IGREENFIN to understand and track alignment of implementation across 1Sahel Initiative pillars, as well as any future support pillars designed to increase impact in the region. As the overall coordinator, the incumbent leads in oversight and ensuring coherence of the pillars with the goals of the overall 1Sahel Initiative objectives.  The incumbent works closely with the WCA Regional Director, DCO and other relevant IFAD colleagues supporting other pillars of the 1Sahel Initiative to develop, document and disseminate procedures and processes that ensure that IFAD regional programmes like the 1Sahel Initiative are efficiently implemented and serve as catalyst for other similar regional or sub-regional programmes. The key results expected comprise six broad areas:Regional Programme StrategyProgramme Operational Delivery/ Regional Initiative CoordinationPartnership Building Resource Mobilization and donor relationsOperational leadership at projects / programme levelKnowledge management     Key Functions and Results1. REGIONAL PROGRAMME STRATEGY: The Programme Manager leads strategic positioning and sub-regional strategy development for the Sahel. The incumbent is accountable for leading and managing the development and implementation of medium to longer-term sub-regional Sahel strategies for IFAD's collaboration with governments, other regional and supranational stakeholders, development partners and the UN regional and country teams for agricultural development and rural poverty reduction following the principle of ownership, alignment and harmonization. This entails, inter-alia: leading the analysis of the dynamics of agricultural development and rural poverty reduction in the region; developing relevant regional-specific strategies; and defining IFAD's value added in this context of strategy development. 2. PROGRAMME OPERATIONAL DELIVERY/ REGIONAL INITIATIVE COORDINATION: The Programme Manager  manages IFAD's regional programme and related IFAD-funded projects within the Regional (Sahel) portfolio assigned by the WCA Regional Division Director. The incumbent ensures day-to-day management of the overall SD3C Programme and supporting IFAD country teams as appropriate, leads the design and supervision of the relevant regional programme as well as related loan and grant negotiations, all in accordance with IFAD's applicable policies. For this the incumbent will work with the Country Directors and their country teams to ensure smooth coordination and synergies with the anchor projects and the whole country portfolios. The incumbent oversees their budget preparation, management, and monitoring of expenditures, and synergy of actions in the field with the anchor projects, country portfolios, and between all relevant stakeholders and across country borders. The incumbent is also directly responsible for maintaining coordination with with the AICRM & IGREENFIN managers to monitor the overall 1Sahel programme delivery and ensure coherence and close alignment across the 1Sahel Initiative. The Programme Manager is accountable for analysing relevant information, assisting in the periodic monitoring and evaluation of results achieved and reporting on and dissemination of findings for the SD3C Programme and the broader 1Sahel Initiative follow-up actions. In this connection the incumbent contributes effectively to the IFAD organizational change agenda, with reference to issues related to IFAD's direct supervision and implementation support modalities particularly for regional and sub-regional programmes. The incumbent will chair the IFAd working level co-ordination committee and act as Secretary for the Director level steering committee.3. INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATION, AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT: The Programme Manager strengthens IFAD's presence at regional and/or country-level in the Sahel. The incumbent provides authorititative advice on strategic partnerships and catalyzes such partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders in agricultural development and rural poverty reduction, including government and non-governmental institutions, bilateral and multilateral financing institutions, civil society organizations, research centres and the private sector. The incumbent enhances IFAD's relationship and collaboration with regional partners focusing on synergies and coordinated strategies with multilateral/bilateral donors and civil-society organizations involved in agricultural development and rural poverty reduction, particularly across the region or sub-regions. The incumbent represents IFAD on the relevant UN Regional fora and RBA co-ordination mechanisms, acting as the primary point of contact to transmit IFAD's decisions, and contributes to the coordination of regional operational activities for development and to international and national meetings/thematic groups meetings related to the Sahel region. The incumbent Sahel also leads on developing and implementing a SD3C fundraising strategy, co-ordinating with other RBAs to mobilise additional resources to complement ongoing regional activities in the Sahel.  Given the significant profile of SD3C and the 1 Sahel among donors and IFAD and RBA Board members, The incumbent is responsible for ensuring strong external communications.4. CONTRIBUTION TO POLICY LEADERSHIP at project/programme level: The Programme Manager contributes to corporate level strategy on core IFAD policy positions within the assigned portfolio including corporate learning on regional programming under the leadership of, the Director Steering Committee . The incumbent maintains and promotes constructive dialogue on the development of pro-poor agricultural development and rural poverty reduction policies and in enabling the rural poor to advocate for institutional transformation. The incumbent regularly 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, to render the policy dialogue agenda both credible and sustainable. The incumbent contributes to IFAD's policy intelligence with regular updates and information exchange on relevant policy discussions and ensure proper knowledge management is in place. Such policy dialogue focuses on seeking to link the realities on the ground and the voices of the poor with national policies and programmes.5. OFFICE MANAGEMENT: The Programme Manager supports the Director WCA, Head of the Multi-Country Office Dakar and country in managing the utilization of the allocated resources for SD3C. As such, the incumbent contributes to the management of human resources, contracting goods and services, and financial management of the SD3C Programme ' and supports budget preparation, management, and monitoring of expenditures for activities within her/his remit, The incumbent also leads in coordinating these areas for linked operations though close engagement with OTD for the remaining two pillars of the 1Sahel Initiative.  Key Performance IndicatorsThe Programme Manager delivers technical and managerial leadership to the substantive development and execution of the assigned regional portfolio, including providing (i) day-to-day managerial direction to Senior staff (up to P-4 level),  programme analysts and officers (up to P-3 level), country programme officers and assistants as well as administrative assistants from all fundings sources of the SD3C programme; (ii) strategic advice and counsel to OTD counterparts in relevant domains to ensure alignment (iii) effective representation with government counterparts,  regional entitities, other programme collaborators, and donors and external partners interested or concerned by the Initiative of the Programme(s); and (iv) ability to anticipate and manage potential risks to the success of regional initiatives and programmes under her/his responsibility. Going beyond established procedures or models, S/his substantive contributions reflect new approaches that materially expand the range of services or programmes delivered at the regional and country-levels. Leading programme design and development activities reflect authoritative technical capacity in performing the Programme Manager role. Externally the impact on the overall IFAD regional and country programmes is significant in projecting the organization's role/capacity as a reliable partner with a qualitative edge at the national and regional levels.Assigned areas may include sub-regional clusters of countries or politically sensitive, high profile or highly complex countries as identified in the country classification matrix. Working RelationshipsCOMMUNICATIONS: The Programme Manager serves as the IFAD spokesperson for regional matters concerning SD3C and, in coordination with relevant OTD colleagues, for the 1Sahel Initiative more generally. In carrying out this role and when required, the incumbent draws on the advice and expertise of Country Directors involved in the operations, OTD teams leading implementation of other pillars of the 1Sahel Initiative, as well as IFAD's Communications Division (COM). The incumbent holds regular consultations with IFAD counterparts - line ministries and (inter)governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, UN Rome-Based Agencies and others, and the civil society - to enhance the effectiveness and impact of IFAD operations. The incumbent also seeks to improve coordination among IFAD, governments and key development partners with a view primarily to ensuring synergy and a common approach to emerging agricultural development and rural poverty reduction strategies, policies and investment programmes in the region. In close coordination with the IFAD Country Directors, the incumbent serves as IFAD's liaison with the authorities of specific anchor projects, and helps in addressing administrative and programme-related substantive issues, such as targeting and identifying needs for technical backstopping. The incumbent proactively works with relevant project management to ensure compliance with IFAD policies and overall orientation towards the achievement of results and impact. As the senior expert on the formulation and delivery of relevant projects and programmes under the SD3C Programme to be anchored within the WCA Sahelian country programmes, the Programme Manager's effectiveness as an advocate and trusted counterpart substantially affects IFAD's image as a reliable and creative partner.Thus, the incumbent  serves as a senior technical leader and focal point for regional-level programme promotion for the Division. The incumbent also serves as the interlocutor for advising OTD management teams on alignment and coherence of the 1Sahel Initiative across pillars. Combination of credible authoritative capacity with independent responsibility for originating specific programme initiatives creates opportunities for maintaining and expanding new client relationships. The incumbent contributes to resolving complex issues with governments, regional partners  and cooperating institutions and donors. Representation at the highest levels of the government is delegated only within the context of established programmes and policy guidance of the WCA Regional Division Director, and when appropriate the Country Directors. 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 clientfocused 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:Education includes Advanced university degree from an accredited institution listed on https://whed.net/home.php in rural development, agriculture, economics, agricultural engineering, rural finance, development policy 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.Experience:At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance, development policy or other job-related fields and at least 4 years of programme management and leadership preferably including at country director level.Four (4) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope.Working in international organizations, rural development/financial institutions or government services, preferably in area of implementation and supervision of rural development programmes.Knowledge of the countries in WCA area. Experience may include project design, development, implementation and evaluation.At least 2 years (of the total 10) experience in resource (human, financial and material) management in an international organization is an asset.Languages:Required: English and French (4 - Excellent)Desirable: Spanish or Arabic (3 - Good) Skills:Economic evaluation: Know-how relevant to specific role in Evaluation roles (e.g. Monitoring and managing evaluation processes and methodologies, carrying out Programme/Project evaluation, Impact evaluation, Corporate-level evaluation)IFAD 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 actorsAnalytical 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 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.)Initiative and good judgment: High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgement (including on security matters)Integrity 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 strategiesVerbal 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)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 - like ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil societyProject/Programme mgmt (incl. coordination, design, development): Know-how in Project design and evaluation. 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.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 (https://webapps.ifad.org/members/eb/134/docs/EB-2021-134-R-9.pdf) and the Policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse (https://www.ifad.org/documents/38711624/42415556/SEA_e_web.pdf/85275c4d-8e3f-4df0-9ed8-cebaacfab128?t=1611326846000).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 (https://www.ifad.org/en/careers/compensation-and-benefits). Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements (https://commonsystem.org/cp/calc.asp).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.The position advertised is co-terminus, i.e. subject to limited duration and funding. The successful candidate will be granted a co-terminus appointment strictly limited in duration to the funding of the specific project and/or assignment. Any extension, if applicable, will be contingent upon the availability of the same funding source, the continued existence of the position, and functional needs. Effective 1 January 2025, co-terminus appointments will also be subject to a maximum total duration of seven years, including contract extensions. This type of appointment does not carry any expectation, legal or otherwise, of conversion to any other type of appointment with IFAD, regardless of the length of service. 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."