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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.

 

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international fund for agricultural development ifad

Country Director / Head of IFAD Sub-Regional Hub - P5

India, Uttar Pradesh , New Delhi

Organizational SettingThis position is also included in the pool of positions made available to IFAD staff members in the context of the 2024 reassignment exercise. Priority will be given to internal staff in reassignment who are deemed appointable for positions at the same grade level.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).A Multi-country Office (MCO) is an ICO that serves several countries, including those Offices led by Country Programme Officers (CPO-led), and has at least two Country Directors. It is established for programmatic and/or efficiency reasons (e.g. travel connections).  Job RoleThe Country Directors/Heads of the IFAD Multi-country Offices are responsible for management of an assigned portfolio of IFAD engagements in countries under their reponsibility including partnership development, policy dialogue, and country programmes. The incumbent serves as Head of the Multi-country Office and has a significant role in sub-regional policy engagement and partnerships. The incumbent is accountable for the overall coordination  of the portfolio in countries covered from this MCO by other Country Directors and leading and managing staff under supervision within the office and countries covered. The incumbent will role model IFAD's core values of integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of the assigned portfolio. The Country Director/Head of the IFAD Multi-country Office's key results also include advocating for and enhancement of national government programmes that improve the access of poor rural people to natural resources; agricultural technologies; financial services; markets; employment opportunities and enterprise development. The CD/Head of MCO additionally plays a leading role in relevant national policy dialogues and UN and donor forums including promoting capacity building of key government counterparts and of the rural poor in terms of the skills required for their participation in national and local policy and programming processes.Position-specific:Implementation of the IFAD13 Business model and additionally (i) crowd in transformational development finance, specifically private sector; (ii) support the development of transformational country programs; (iii) ensure proximity and adaptability to member states; and (iv) deliver as One IFAD - strong, inclusive and engaged teams.Diversification of the use of IFAD lending and non-lending instruments across the MCO and specific country portfolio's including regional lending operations, non-sovereign operations and enhancing collaboration with private sector operators in line with the Private Sector Strategy, reimbursable technical assistance, results-based lending, bonds and grants.Ensure adherence to corporate procedures and standards including results reporting through ORMS and prescribed systems, compliance with SECAP safeguards, fiduciary standards, Independent Office of Evaluation (IOE), Independent Office of Investigation (AUO) and Ethics Office compliant requirements.  Key Functions and Results1. COUNTRY STRATEGY MANAGEMENT: The Country Director/Head of the IFAD Multi-country Office leads/manages country strategy development for countries within the assigned portfolio of work, and provides strategic advice to other Country Directors in the MCO, as appropriate. The incumbent is accountable for leading and managing the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies (COSOP) across the assigned portfolio of IFAD collaboration with governments and other national stakeholders, including private sector, for agricultural development and rural poverty reduction following the principle of ownership, alignment and harmonization. This entails analysis of the dynamics of agricultural development and rural poverty reduction; development of relevant country-specific strategies; and the definition of IFAD's value added in this context. 2. COUNTRY PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT: The Country Director/Head of the IFAD Multi-country Office manages IFAD programme and related IFAD-funded projects within the portfolio assigned by the Division Director. In particular, the incumbent leads the development and expansion of country programme, the design and supervision of investment projects as well as loan and grant negotiations, all in accordance with IFAD's applicable policies. In special circumstances in which high seniority representation and experience is required, the CD/Head of MCO supports other Country Directors in their engagements with governments. The CD/Head of MCO is accountable for analysing relevant information, leading the periodic monitoring and evaluation of results achieved and reporting on and dissemination of findings. The incumbent contributes effectively to the IFAD organizational change agenda, with reference to issues related to IFAD's direct supervision and implementation support modalities.3. INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATION AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT: The Country Director/Head of the IFAD Multi-country Office serves as a designated IFAD representative in all countries within the assigned portfolio. The incumbent also serves as the highest representative for sub-regional engagement in dedicated multilateral meetings and events, as appropriate. Under the supervision of the Division Director, the incumbent catalyses effective partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders in agricultural development and rural poverty reduction, including government and nongovernmental institutions, bilateral and multilateral financing institutions, civil society organisations, research centres and the private sector. Additionally, the incumbent enhances IFAD's relationship and collaboration with in-country partners focusing on synergies and coordinated strategies with multilateral/bilateral donors and civil-society organizations involved in agricultural development and rural poverty reduction. The incumbent represents IFAD on the UN Country Teams in all countries within her/his assigned portfolio, playing a central role at the country-level in actualizing the coordination of operational activities for development, and contributes to all international and national meetings/thematic groups meetings. The CD/Head of MCO provides coordination and administrative support to Country Directors managing portfolios assigned to one of the areas covered by the respective Multi-country Office. 4. CONTRIBUTION TO POLICY LEADERSHIP: The Country Director/Head of an IFAD Multi-country Office contributes to corporate level strategy on core IFAD policy positions within the assigned portfolio, led by Division Directors. The incumbent leads sub-regional policy engagement across all portfolios associated with the countries under the MCO, and 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. He/she contributes to IFAD's policy intelligence with regular updates and information exchange on relevant policy discussions and ensure proper knowledge management in place. 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 Country Director/Head of MCO has delegated authority to manage the MCO office, including the direct utilization of resources allocated to the MCO. As such, the incumbent is accountable for the administrative management of human resources, contracting goods and services, certifying payments within established threshold and financial management.Position-specific:Advocacy and visibility for IFAD programmes in the country though improved knowledge management and dissemination of such knowledgeMobilize and crowd in sustainable development finance from public and private co-financers, green finance, philanthropic, international and domestic sources through forging strategic partnerships.Significant management of IFAD-India government relationship and support/advice to corporate headquarters in this regard.Establishment of a work culture that fosters and demonstrates IFAD core values Respect, Integrity, Fairness, Professionalism and Focus on Results as a basis for high performing teamsSupervision of MCO staff and ensuring the delivery of business services to attached country portfolios (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka).Promote the use of varied finance instruments, particularly Climate Finance from GEF and Adaptation Fund to mobilise essential supplementary financing.   Key Performance IndicatorsThe Country Directors/Heads of the IFAD Multi-country Office deliver technical and managerial leadership to the substantive development and execution of the assigned portfolio, including (i) providing guidance in programme delivery and being accountable for the performance of portfolio in the MCO;  (ii) providing day-to-day managerial direction to Country Directors assigned to one of the areas covered by the respective Multi-country Office and other senior staff (up to P-4 level), Programme Officers (up to P-3 level), Multi-country Office Country Programme Officers and Assistants; (iii) effective representation with government counterparts and other programme collaborators; (iv) effective engagement with and providing high quality inputs to partners at various levels, including governments, national stakeholders, CSO, donors, UN/IFIs, and private sector; and (v) ability to anticipate and manage potential risks to the success of programmes. Externally the impact of the Country Director/Head of a Multi-country Office extends beyond country engagements to affect the image of IFAD across the countries covered by the Multi-country Office as an effective partner for realizing the Sustainable Development Goals in rural areas.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 RelationshipsThe Country Director/Head of the IFAD Multi-country Office serves as the IFAD spokesperson in the country concerned and, in carrying out this role and when required, draws on the advice and expertise of IFAD's Communications Division (COM). The incumbent holds regular consultations with IFAD counterparts line ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil society to enhance the effectiveness and impact of IFAD operations. The Country Director/Head of an IFAD Multi-country Office also seeks to improve coordination among IFAD, the government 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. The incumbent serves as IFAD's liaison with project authorities and helps in addressing administrative and programme-related substantive issues, such as targeting and identifying needs for technical backstopping. The Country Director/Head of an IFAD Multi-country Office proactively works with project management to ensure compliance with IFAD policies and overall orientation towards the achievement of results and impact. As the senior expert on country programme formulation and delivery, the Country Director/Head of an IFAD Multi-country Office's effectiveness as an advocate and trusted counterpart substantially affects IFAD's image as a reliable and creative partner.Extending beyond the parameters of the portfolio assigned to the Country Director/Head of the IFAD Multi-country Office, and as representative of the Division, the Country Director/Head of an IFAD Multi-country Office leverages the impact of IFAD supported agricultural development and rural poverty reduction programmes. The incumbent has the authority to establish programme agreements for assigned activities within the established strategic direction of the countries assigned. The incumbent contributes to resolving politically sensitive and/or highly complex issues with governments and partner institutions. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies:Level 2:Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externallyCommunicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skillsDemonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports changeFocusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused cultureLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning cultureManaging performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organizationManaging time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resourcesProblem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impactStrategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership rolesTeam working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education:Education includes Advanced university degree from an accredited institution listed on https://whed.net/home.php in rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance, development policy or development finance, social-inclusion-related themes, climate and environment, natural resources management, private sector developmentor 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.Four (4) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope.Position-specific experience:Working in international organizations, rural development/financial institutions, or government services, preferably with a strong representational role. Technical background in either environment, agriculture, development finance and economics requiredExperience in implementation and supervision of rural development program including project design, development, implementation and evaluation a plus. At least 2 years (of the total 10) experience in resource (human, financial and material) management in an international organization is an asset. Experience with an array of development finance instruments will be an advantage, such as sovereign results based lending (RBLs); non-sovereign lending instruments (impact investment, credit guarantees, and equity) and non-lending instruments like reimbursable technical assistance (RTA's).Exposure to Lending and non-lending instruments - sovereign lending operations and grants as well as analytical work is a pre-requisite for the position, regional lending operations, reimbursable technical assistance, non-sovereign operations are an advantage.Languages:English (4 - Excellent) Skills:Performance management: Know-how in managing performance, learning management, establishing learning plans and ensuring staff supervised meet their development needs while meeting the needs of IFADRisk management (e.g. reputational): Identification and assessment of potential liabilities and risks in IFAD's activities, particularly vis-à-vis third parties; ability to handle risks via contingency and mitigation strategiesStakeholder management: Strong alignment capabilities and consultation skills, building on effective interactions and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. for the co-creation of communication material with member states) and ability to build and maintain a strong network (e.g. with journalists, media outlets, etc.)Strategy implementation: Ability to lead and manage the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies for IFAD / for respective divisionsPlanning: Know-how in the planning of human, financial and material management of IFAD resourcesLeadership: 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.Political acumen: Ability to conduct sound political analysis and understand complex environments, providing options and adviceStrategic mindset: Proactive, ongoing identification of strategic opportunities, potential synergies and partnershipsPolicy 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 societyTopical expertise - Programme Mgmt for Agricultural Development: Expertise relevant to the specific role (e.g. For ethics office assistant, procedures outlined in the Code of Conduct, Discipline and Anti-harassment provisions of applicable rules and guidelines) 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.This position is also included in the pool of positions made available to IFAD staff members in the context of the 2024 reassignment exercise. Priority will be given to internal staff in reassignment who are deemed appointable for positions at the same grade level. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.

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02/12/2024
international fund for agricultural development ifad

Project Procurement Officer - P3

Ivory Coast, Abidjan , Abidjan

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 Programme Management Department (PMD), under the leadership of an Associate Vice-President, is responsible for the overall programme of loans and grants of the Fund and is composed of five (5) regional divisions and the Operational Policy and Results Division (OPR) where this position is located. The five regional divisions are: Asia and the Pacific (APR), Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), West and Central Africa (WCA), East and Southern Africa (ESA) Near East, North Africa and Europe (NEN).Under direct supervision and strategic management of the Chief Project Procurement in OPR, the Project Procurement Officer will work closely with the Country Directors (CDs), IFAD Country Offices (ICO) staff and project team members, to provide strategic analysis and support to ensure that the division's programmes and projects are aligned to IFAD's project procurement policies and procedures. 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 divisions 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 programmes 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. This role  furthers contribute to the development of policies and strategies and capacity building in the area of project procurement. The position is responsible for providing oversight for project procurement related activities by IFAD's borrowers across the five regional divisions and ensure 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 by the regions 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: (i)    Promote fulfilment of IFAD's project procurement oversight function;(ii)    Draft high level documentation for submission to units, divisions, departments, IFAD Senior Management and IFAD governing bodies; (iii)    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;(iv)    Provide policy support at the corporate level and ensure procurement requirements are embedded. This included discussions with different departments and divisions within IFAD;(v)    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;(vi)    Provide guidance and advice to the Regional Divisions and Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) on procurement policies, practices, processes and procedures; (vii)    Provide advice regarding IFAD's project procurement requirements in accordance with the established legal framewrok;(viii)    Manage and record any required modifcation to IFAD project procurement framework (Procurmeent Guidelines, Procurement Manual and the Procurement Handbook);(ix)    Support the preparation of new procurement templates and guidance notes on various topics in procurement or suggest modifications to existing ones;(x)    Facilitate, follow up and support procurement investigations and management of procurement complaints. (xi)    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. (xii)    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:(xiii)    Support the elaboration of concept notes, country strategy opportunites programme and project desings. 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 analysys, SECAP-Procurement requirements (during project desing and implementation), risk-based systems and evidence-based oversight;(xiv)    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;(xv)    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;(xvi)    Provide support in risk assessment in projects and follow up with the concerned parties in order to maintain acceptable risk mitigation measures;(xvii)    Advise, as appropriate, the Regional Divisions and CDTs on market analysis, market outreach and communication strategies to attract capable, available and responsive bidders;(xviii)    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. (xix)    Provide proactive project procurement portfolio management: prepare  regular procurement reports for the five Regional Divisions 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;(xx)    Support the monitoring of disbursements targets accross PMD. Prepare hihghlevel presentations, flag issues and propose corrective actions. (xxi)    Proactive project procurement portfolio management to the regional divisions: Develop reports, targets including detailed analysis of the procurement portfolio and if required proposed actions for improvement specifics to the region.Capacity building: (xxii)    Support the assessesment of  needs and identifies training options for Country Directors (CDs), Ifad Country Office (ICO) staff and project team members to ensure robust management of procurement risk. When necessary, provides training and guidance to CDs, ICO staff and project team members on project procurement management and related risks. (xxiii)    Support procurement training and capacity building efforts and act as the focal point for BUILD PROC capacity building grant;(xxiv)    Support the organization of project start-up workshops, and provide the necessary support for the Country portfolios.(xxv)    Contribute to the knowledge and expertise of project procurement by staying abreast of and reporting on current trends in international public procurement. (xxvi)    Organize shared knowledge sessions with the Regional Senior Procurement Offiers and projects across the five Regional Divisions.Systems:(xxvii)    Contribute to the development, operationalization and roll-out of ICT systems for project procurement;(xxviii)    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 postion papers for IFAd's 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. Key Performance IndicatorsThe key results have an impact on the overall efficiency in procurement management, and success in introduction and implementation of operational strategies. Strategic approach to procurement, accurate, thoroughly researched documented information, timely and appropriate delivery of services, ensure client satisfaction and overall timely delivery of IFAD programmes and projects. The 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. Working RelationshipsWithin the parameters of the Project Procurement Officer, at this level the incumbent serves as seasoned 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. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies:Level 2:Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externallyCommunicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skillsDemonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports changeFocusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused cultureLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning cultureManaging performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organizationManaging time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resourcesProblem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impactStrategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership rolesTeam working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education:Advanced university degree in areas: 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. 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 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. Management and procurement experience in the UN system is desirable.Languages:Required English and French (4 - Excellent) Desirable:Spanish or Arabic (3 - Good) Skills:Procedure adherence: Ability to strictly adhere to established, formal guidelines, including in new situationsProcurement: Know-how in the application of the procurement policies, rules and regulations applicable to IFAD HQ and/or Country Programmes/Projects, including for complex individual casesRecord management: Know-how in record keeping (e.g. proper handling of records and systems to preserve institutional memory, including correspondence logs, office filing and reference systems, etc.)Risk management (e.g. reputational): Identification and assessment of potential liabilities and risks in IFAD's activities, particularly vis-à-vis third parties; ability to handle risks via contingency and mitigation strategiesStakeholder management: Strong alignment capabilities and consultation skills, building on effective interactions and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. for the co-creation of communication material with member states) and ability to build and maintain a strong network (e.g. with journalists, media outlets, etc.)Client orientation: Strong critical thinking combined with communication skills to liaise between the business and technologies to understand business problems and needs, document requirements and identify 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.Problem solving: Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategiesProject/Programme mgmt (incl. coordination, design, development): Know-how in Project design and evaluation Other 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 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. See here. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.In the interest of making most cost effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.

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02/12/2024
international fund for agricultural development ifad

Regional Financial Management Officer - P3

Ivory Coast, Abidjan , Abidjan
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
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Organizational SettingThis position will be based in the IFAD Regional Office in the West and Central Africa Region (Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire).The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national, and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.The Financial Operations Department (FOD) is a dynamic financial, strategic, and responsive business partner and service provider fully supporting IFAD in developing its financial strategy and managing its financial, investments and material resources. FOD ensures that these resources are efficiently, economically, and effectively used to achieve IFAD's objectives in the long-term and deliver on its development commitments.The Procurement Services and Financial Management Division (PFM) develops and oversees financial policies and project financial management practices in IFAD-funded operations, including financial reporting, audit, project liquidity management, fiduciary compliance, and support. The division is responsible for IFAD's financial management workforce including consultants.The incumbent works under the overall strategic, policy and management guidance of the Director, PFM and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Financial Management Officer. Job RoleThe incumbent is responsible for managing a full portfolio of loans and grants. This means responsibility for the FM aspects of portfolios, both compliance and implementation support, throughout the project cycle from design to completion, representing IFAD in legal negotiations for financial aspects and ensuring improved results of the financial management of IFAD's projects and programmes. It means providing technical guidance and advice, knowledge sharing and capacity building to ensure improved FM standards and practices. The incumbent is embedded in the regional financial management team, and works in close collaboration with the Country Directors (CD), as well as other programme management and technical staff to ensure consistency, cohesion, and synergy in the application of technical support and provision of programme development support. The incumbent will travel extensively within the region and other international travel to perform the work of the Organization as they manage financial management portfolios directly. Key Functions and Results1. FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER: The incumbent is a credible, trusted partner to the regional client countries/offices served and the regional Department/Division/Unit where assigned. They support in the field the Fund's finance strategy and plan as well as model a commitment to financial integrity by acting as a responsive and constructive service provider with a focus on results that have direct field impact. The incumbent provides seasoned verbal and written advice and guidance to regional supervisors and staff on finance regulations, rules and procedures, facilitating a mutual understanding of roles and fiduciary accountabilities in direct support of integrity in the management of the Fund's financial resources. They also contribute to the development, improvement and dissemination of technical policies and procedures as required. The incumbent's focus is on building their knowledge base of the Fund's governing structure, mandate, long-term business strategy, organizational dynamics, and culture.2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:  At this level the incumbent is a seasoned professional with the capacity to interpret and apply a broad range of international and IFAD financial policies, rules and regulations as well as standards and techniques. Activities performed by the incumbent at this level include the full range of complex loans and grants portfolio(s) ensuring improved results of the financial management of IFAD projects and programmes. Representative occupational activities include:Overseeing a loans and grants portfolio(s) at regional and country level, ensuring reliable and sound results of the financial management of IFAD projects and programmes.Participating directly in the project activities including the conduct of financial management assessments and review of Project design documents in relation to financial management (e.g. flow of funds arrangements, inlcuding project procurement, financial reporting, and audit), assessing the appropriate use and reliance on country systems; Advise FM aspects of different instruments and products.Responsible for the assessment of FM risk ratings and related mitigating actions throughout the project cycle including mitigation measures to be incorporated in financial covenants.Represents financial matters for IFAD in financing agreement negotiations as part of the Country Management Team.Provides inputs to legal documents and proposed covenants required to reflect sound FM arrangements.Represents financial matters for IFAD in financing agreement negotiations, demonstrating know-how in the representation of IFAD as a trusted and strategic partner, advocating and promoting IFAD's mandate and vision, performing effective consultations with IFAD counterparts.Monitoring financial management compliance in-country as part of supervision or implementation support missions and financial progress monitoring of ongoing projects including review of project financial reporting, cash flow forecasting and audit reports and assess compliance with international standards. Reviews capacity and eligibility of auditors and outputs, as well as appropriateness of management responses to audit recommendations. Ensures compliance with IFAD's financial management and audit requirements. This included reviewing, validating, monitoring, and evaluating the FM arrangements on a continuous basis.Formulate authoritative recommendations to the borrower and proactive solutions to improve the quality of financial management. Provide proactive financial management support and training and carrying out regular capacity building activities to projects, borrowers and other stakeholders as required and establish action plans to enhance quality of practices and outputs.Participates in and contribute to internal and external meetings, training, and events on financial management for advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge management.Participating in contracting of financial management consultants to ensure full coverage of FM activities throughout the project cycle.Ensuring effective and accountable maintenance of data in the corporate FM systems.3. AGENT OF CHANGE: The incumbent understands and applies the principles of change management and proactively serves as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change. They use a seasoned knowledge of results based management and budgeting, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other information technology to develop, analyze and promote acceptance of new methods of work and automated work flows. The Specialist manages change through consultations with finance colleagues and outreach to internal and external stakeholders to build understanding of and to ensure open and regular communications pertaining to current and planned changes in the Fund's financial standards, regulations and rules. 4. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the personal use of assigned IFAD resources, including equipment, supplies and, if applicable, general service/consultants supervised. Key Performance IndicatorsThe key results have an impact on the overall efficiency in financial resources management and success in introduction and implementation of operational strategies. Accurate, thoroughly researched and documented financial information, timely and appropriate delivery of services ensure client satisfaction and enhance IFAD credibility in use of financial resources. The incumbent independently performs the full range of work for a complete, homogenous financial operation or components of financial operations in support of a geographic or other organizational area. The supervisor may be consulted in the analysis of complex and/or precedent setting cases to ensure consistency in the interpretation and application of regulations and rules and to document such decisions. The key performance indicators for the incumbent at this level include accurate performance of assigned finance operations, technical quality in terms of both depth and adaptive relevance to client needs and customer service approach to problem resolution. Working RelationshipsThe incumbent may represent the unit to which assigned on related matters at internal and external meetings and conferences as requested by the supervisor. Internally, the incumbent is required to explain, clarify and implement financial plans and decisions taken or procedural changes planned to ensure accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial data and reporting. They collaborate with Senior FM Officers to provide their feedback on the policies and procedures improvement process. Contacts are with finance, budget, loans and grants, treasury, audit and programme management staff in country offices, inlcuding project procurement teams, and Headquarters. External work relationships for the incumbent normally require an exchange of information with a range of outside sources including staff from governments, specialized agencies acting as CO, host agencies, Borrowers and Cooperating institutions, external auditors. They are also delegated authority to make commitments on routine aspects of the assignment.In work relationships with counterparts the incumbnent establishes and maintains relationships and projects the image of IFAD as a credible/reliable partner striving for harmonization of financial development activities. 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 time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectivelyProblem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making abilityStrategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influenceTeam working - Contributes effectively to the teamEducation:Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technical relevant area. The advanced university degree may be substituted by a first university degree and at least four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience over and above.Areas - Business Administration, Finance, Banking and other relevant areas.Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php.Experience:At least 5 years of progressively relevant sound international professional experience in private or public sector financial management (accounting, auditing, finance, economics, financial analysis, business administration and in project administration in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope. Experience with an international financial institution, audit firm, NGO with global outreach or other relevant institution would be an asset. Languages:Required: English (4 - Excellent)Position Specific: French (4 - Excellent)Certification:Professional qualification of finance, economics and sustainable financing or similar professional qualification including CPA, or equivalent from an internationally recognized Institute of Accountancy is preferred. Skills:Written communication: Ability to use written communication as a main tool in profession, including for speech writing; clear, succinct and convincing written communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language.Project financial management: Excellent know-how in project financial management, e.g. internal controls, rural investments, project audit and funds flows.Disbursements, Payroll and Payments: Know-how in financial checks required for disbursements of loans and grants, payments and payroll transactions to reduce risk of error, fraud and non-compliance with rules, maintenance of clean vendor master files, arrears and debt management of loans.Financial reporting & accounting: Know-how in financial reporting, statutory and other reporting as well as advanced application of IFRS standards, derivatives, loan credit risk, financial regulations, policies, rules and procedures applicable to IFAD and IFIs.Time management: Adherence to deadlines under time constraints and pressure (e.g. to deliver governing body documents on time); ability to coordinate and manage complex workflows and in-house and external teams.Risk management (e.g. reputational): Know-how in identifying and assessing of potential legal, reputational, ethical risks and liabilities in relation to the Fund's activities; contributing strongly to the division as second line of defence function; demonstrating ability to manage these risks by advising senior management on contingency and mitigation strategies.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 solutions.Initiative and good judgement: High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgement (including on security matters).Problem solving: Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategies.Verbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language.Loans & grants: Know-how in designing loan and grant operations and managing loan and grant preparation process. 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.https://webapps.ifad.org/members/eb/134/docs/EB-2021-134-R-9.pdf ; https://www.ifad.org/documents/38711624/42415556/SEA_e_web.pdf/85275c4d-8e3f-4df0-9ed8-cebaacfab128?t=1611326846000Please 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. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. 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28/11/2024
international fund for agricultural development ifad

Regional Financial Management Officer - P3

Turkey, Istanbul , Istanbul

Organizational SettingThis position will be based in the IFAD Multi-Country Office in the Near East, North Africa and Europe Region (Istanbul, Turkey).The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national, and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.The Financial Operations Department (FOD) is a dynamic financial, strategic, and responsive business partner and service provider fully supporting IFAD in developing its financial strategy and managing its financial, investments and material resources. FOD ensures that these resources are efficiently, economically, and effectively used to achieve IFAD's objectives in the long-term and deliver on its development commitments.The Procurement Services and Financial Management Division (PFM) develops and oversees financial policies and project financial management practices in IFAD-funded operations, including financial reporting, audit, project liquidity management, fiduciary compliance, and support. The division is responsible for IFAD's financial management workforce including consultants.The incumbent works under the overall strategic, policy and management guidance of the Director, PFM and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Financial Management Officer. Job RoleThe incumbent is responsible for managing a full portfolio of loans and grants. This means responsibility for the FM aspects of portfolios, both compliance and implementation support, throughout the project cycle from design to completion, representing IFAD in legal negotiations for financial aspects and ensuring improved results of the financial management of IFAD's projects and programmes. It means providing technical guidance and advice, knowledge sharing and capacity building to ensure improved FM standards and practices. The incumbent is embedded in the regional financial management team, and works in close collaboration with the Country Directors (CD), as well as other programme management and technical staff to ensure consistency, cohesion, and synergy in the application of technical support and provision of programme development support. The incumbent will travel extensively within the region and other international travel to perform the work of the Organization as they manage financial management portfolios directly. Key Functions and Results1. FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER: The incumbent is a credible, trusted partner to the regional client countries/offices served and the regional Department/Division/Unit where assigned. They support in the field the Fund's finance strategy and plan as well as model a commitment to financial integrity by acting as a responsive and constructive service provider with a focus on results that have direct field impact. The incumbent provides seasoned verbal and written advice and guidance to regional supervisors and staff on finance regulations, rules and procedures, facilitating a mutual understanding of roles and fiduciary accountabilities in direct support of integrity in the management of the Fund's financial resources. They also contribute to the development, improvement and dissemination of technical policies and procedures as required. The incumbent's focus is on building their knowledge base of the Fund's governing structure, mandate, long-term business strategy, organizational dynamics, and culture.2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:  At this level the incumbent is a seasoned professional with the capacity to interpret and apply a broad range of international and IFAD financial policies, rules and regulations as well as standards and techniques. Activities performed by the incumbent at this level include the full range of complex loans and grants portfolio(s) ensuring improved results of the financial management of IFAD projects and programmes. Representative occupational activities include:Overseeing a loans and grants portfolio(s) at regional and country level, ensuring reliable and sound results of the financial management of IFAD projects and programmes.Participating directly in the project activities including the conduct of financial management assessments and review of Project design documents in relation to financial management (e.g. flow of funds arrangements, inlcuding project procurement, financial reporting, and audit), assessing the appropriate use and reliance on country systems; Advise FM aspects of different instruments and products.Responsible for the assessment of FM risk ratings and related mitigating actions throughout the project cycle including mitigation measures to be incorporated in financial covenants.Represents financial matters for IFAD in financing agreement negotiations as part of the Country Management Team.Provides inputs to legal documents and proposed covenants required to reflect sound FM arrangements.Represents financial matters for IFAD in financing agreement negotiations, demonstrating know-how in the representation of IFAD as a trusted and strategic partner, advocating and promoting IFAD's mandate and vision, performing effective consultations with IFAD counterparts.Monitoring financial management compliance in-country as part of supervision or implementation support missions and financial progress monitoring of ongoing projects including review of project financial reporting, cash flow forecasting and audit reports and assess compliance with international standards. Reviews capacity and eligibility of auditors and outputs, as well as appropriateness of management responses to audit recommendations. Ensures compliance with IFAD's financial management and audit requirements. This included reviewing, validating, monitoring, and evaluating the FM arrangements on a continuous basis.Formulate authoritative recommendations to the borrower and proactive solutions to improve the quality of financial management. Provide proactive financial management support and training and carrying out regular capacity building activities to projects, borrowers and other stakeholders as required and establish action plans to enhance quality of practices and outputs.Participates in and contribute to internal and external meetings, training, and events on financial management for advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge management.Participating in contracting of financial management consultants to ensure full coverage of FM activities throughout the project cycle.Ensuring effective and accountable maintenance of data in the corporate FM systems.3. AGENT OF CHANGE: The incumbent understands and applies the principles of change management and proactively serves as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change. They use a seasoned knowledge of results based management and budgeting, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other information technology to develop, analyze and promote acceptance of new methods of work and automated work flows. The Specialist manages change through consultations with finance colleagues and outreach to internal and external stakeholders to build understanding of and to ensure open and regular communications pertaining to current and planned changes in the Fund's financial standards, regulations and rules. 4. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the personal use of assigned IFAD resources, including equipment, supplies and, if applicable, general service/consultants supervised. Key Performance IndicatorsThe key results have an impact on the overall efficiency in financial resources management and success in introduction and implementation of operational strategies. Accurate, thoroughly researched and documented financial information, timely and appropriate delivery of services ensure client satisfaction and enhance IFAD credibility in use of financial resources. The incumbent independently performs the full range of work for a complete, homogenous financial operation or components of financial operations in support of a geographic or other organizational area. The supervisor may be consulted in the analysis of complex and/or precedent setting cases to ensure consistency in the interpretation and application of regulations and rules and to document such decisions. The key performance indicators for the incumbent at this level include accurate performance of assigned finance operations, technical quality in terms of both depth and adaptive relevance to client needs and customer service approach to problem resolution. Working RelationshipsThe incumbent may represent the unit to which assigned on related matters at internal and external meetings and conferences as requested by the supervisor. Internally, the incumbent is required to explain, clarify and implement financial plans and decisions taken or procedural changes planned to ensure accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial data and reporting. They collaborate with Senior FM Officers to provide their feedback on the policies and procedures improvement process. Contacts are with finance, budget, loans and grants, treasury, audit and programme management staff in country offices, inlcuding project procurement teams, and Headquarters. External work relationships for the incumbent normally require an exchange of information with a range of outside sources including staff from governments, specialized agencies acting as CO, host agencies, Borrowers and Cooperating institutions, external auditors. They are also delegated authority to make commitments on routine aspects of the assignment.In work relationships with counterparts the incumbnent establishes and maintains relationships and projects the image of IFAD as a credible/reliable partner striving for harmonization of financial development activities. 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 time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectivelyProblem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making abilityStrategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influenceTeam working - Contributes effectively to the teamEducation:Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technical relevant area. The advanced university degree may be substituted by a first university degree and at least four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience over and above.Areas - Business Administration, Finance, Banking and other relevant areas.Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php.Experience:At least 5 years of progressively relevant sound international professional experience in private or public sector financial management (accounting, auditing, finance, economics, financial analysis, business administration and in project administration in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope. Experience with an international financial institution, audit firm, NGO with global outreach or other relevant institution would be an asset. Languages:Required English (4 - Excellent)  Position specific: Knowledge of the Russian language is an asset (3 - Good) Certification:Professional qualification of finance, economics and sustainable financing or similar professional qualification including CPA, or equivalent from an internationally recognized Institute of Accountancy is preferred. Skills:Written communication: Ability to use written communication as a main tool in profession, including for speech writing; clear, succinct and convincing written communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language.Project financial management: Excellent know-how in project financial management, e.g. internal controls, rural investments, project audit and funds flows.Disbursements, Payroll and Payments: Know-how in financial checks required for disbursements of loans and grants, payments and payroll transactions to reduce risk of error, fraud and non-compliance with rules, maintenance of clean vendor master files, arrears and debt management of loans.Financial reporting & accounting: Know-how in financial reporting, statutory and other reporting as well as advanced application of IFRS standards, derivatives, loan credit risk, financial regulations, policies, rules and procedures applicable to IFAD and IFIs.Time management: Adherence to deadlines under time constraints and pressure (e.g. to deliver governing body documents on time); ability to coordinate and manage complex workflows and in-house and external teams.Risk management (e.g. reputational): Know-how in identifying and assessing of potential legal, reputational, ethical risks and liabilities in relation to the Fund's activities; contributing strongly to the division as second line of defence function; demonstrating ability to manage these risks by advising senior management on contingency and mitigation strategies.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 solutions.Initiative and good judgement: High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgement (including on security matters).Problem solving: Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategies.Verbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language.Loans & grants: Know-how in designing loan and grant operations and managing loan and grant preparation process. Other InformationThis is a re-advertisement of JO 22692 at P-3 level. Candidates who had already applied to JO 22692 do not need to re-apply.IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation in line with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy 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.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. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a Job Application Support.Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations. Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.

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28/11/2024
international fund for agricultural development ifad

Regional Financial Management Officer - P3

Ivory Coast, Abidjan , Abidjan

Organizational SettingThis position will be based in the IFAD Regional Office in the West and Central Africa Region (Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire).The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national, and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.The Financial Operations Department (FOD) is a dynamic financial, strategic, and responsive business partner and service provider fully supporting IFAD in developing its financial strategy and managing its financial, investments and material resources. FOD ensures that these resources are efficiently, economically, and effectively used to achieve IFAD's objectives in the long-term and deliver on its development commitments.The Procurement Services and Financial Management Division (PFM) develops and oversees financial policies and project financial management practices in IFAD-funded operations, including financial reporting, audit, project liquidity management, fiduciary compliance, and support. The division is responsible for IFAD's financial management workforce including consultants.The incumbent works under the overall strategic, policy and management guidance of the Director, PFM and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Financial Management Officer. Job RoleThe incumbent is responsible for managing a full portfolio of loans and grants. This means responsibility for the FM aspects of portfolios, both compliance and implementation support, throughout the project cycle from design to completion, representing IFAD in legal negotiations for financial aspects and ensuring improved results of the financial management of IFAD's projects and programmes. It means providing technical guidance and advice, knowledge sharing and capacity building to ensure improved FM standards and practices. The incumbent is embedded in the regional financial management team, and works in close collaboration with the Country Directors (CD), as well as other programme management and technical staff to ensure consistency, cohesion, and synergy in the application of technical support and provision of programme development support. The incumbent will travel extensively within the region and other international travel to perform the work of the Organization as they manage financial management portfolios directly. Key Functions and Results1. FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER: The incumbent is a credible, trusted partner to the regional client countries/offices served and the regional Department/Division/Unit where assigned. They support in the field the Fund's finance strategy and plan as well as model a commitment to financial integrity by acting as a responsive and constructive service provider with a focus on results that have direct field impact. The incumbent provides seasoned verbal and written advice and guidance to regional supervisors and staff on finance regulations, rules and procedures, facilitating a mutual understanding of roles and fiduciary accountabilities in direct support of integrity in the management of the Fund's financial resources. They also contribute to the development, improvement and dissemination of technical policies and procedures as required. The incumbent's focus is on building their knowledge base of the Fund's governing structure, mandate, long-term business strategy, organizational dynamics, and culture.2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:  At this level the incumbent is a seasoned professional with the capacity to interpret and apply a broad range of international and IFAD financial policies, rules and regulations as well as standards and techniques. Activities performed by the incumbent at this level include the full range of complex loans and grants portfolio(s) ensuring improved results of the financial management of IFAD projects and programmes. Representative occupational activities include:Overseeing a loans and grants portfolio(s) at regional and country level, ensuring reliable and sound results of the financial management of IFAD projects and programmes.Participating directly in the project activities including the conduct of financial management assessments and review of Project design documents in relation to financial management (e.g. flow of funds arrangements, inlcuding project procurement, financial reporting, and audit), assessing the appropriate use and reliance on country systems; Advise FM aspects of different instruments and products.Responsible for the assessment of FM risk ratings and related mitigating actions throughout the project cycle including mitigation measures to be incorporated in financial covenants.Represents financial matters for IFAD in financing agreement negotiations as part of the Country Management Team.Provides inputs to legal documents and proposed covenants required to reflect sound FM arrangements.Represents financial matters for IFAD in financing agreement negotiations, demonstrating know-how in the representation of IFAD as a trusted and strategic partner, advocating and promoting IFAD's mandate and vision, performing effective consultations with IFAD counterparts.Monitoring financial management compliance in-country as part of supervision or implementation support missions and financial progress monitoring of ongoing projects including review of project financial reporting, cash flow forecasting and audit reports and assess compliance with international standards. Reviews capacity and eligibility of auditors and outputs, as well as appropriateness of management responses to audit recommendations. Ensures compliance with IFAD's financial management and audit requirements. This included reviewing, validating, monitoring, and evaluating the FM arrangements on a continuous basis.Formulate authoritative recommendations to the borrower and proactive solutions to improve the quality of financial management. Provide proactive financial management support and training and carrying out regular capacity building activities to projects, borrowers and other stakeholders as required and establish action plans to enhance quality of practices and outputs.Participates in and contribute to internal and external meetings, training, and events on financial management for advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge management.Participating in contracting of financial management consultants to ensure full coverage of FM activities throughout the project cycle.Ensuring effective and accountable maintenance of data in the corporate FM systems.3. AGENT OF CHANGE: The incumbent understands and applies the principles of change management and proactively serves as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change. They use a seasoned knowledge of results based management and budgeting, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other information technology to develop, analyze and promote acceptance of new methods of work and automated work flows. The Specialist manages change through consultations with finance colleagues and outreach to internal and external stakeholders to build understanding of and to ensure open and regular communications pertaining to current and planned changes in the Fund's financial standards, regulations and rules. 4. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the personal use of assigned IFAD resources, including equipment, supplies and, if applicable, general service/consultants supervised. Key Performance IndicatorsThe key results have an impact on the overall efficiency in financial resources management and success in introduction and implementation of operational strategies. Accurate, thoroughly researched and documented financial information, timely and appropriate delivery of services ensure client satisfaction and enhance IFAD credibility in use of financial resources. The incumbent independently performs the full range of work for a complete, homogenous financial operation or components of financial operations in support of a geographic or other organizational area. The supervisor may be consulted in the analysis of complex and/or precedent setting cases to ensure consistency in the interpretation and application of regulations and rules and to document such decisions. The key performance indicators for the incumbent at this level include accurate performance of assigned finance operations, technical quality in terms of both depth and adaptive relevance to client needs and customer service approach to problem resolution. Working RelationshipsThe incumbent may represent the unit to which assigned on related matters at internal and external meetings and conferences as requested by the supervisor. Internally, the incumbent is required to explain, clarify and implement financial plans and decisions taken or procedural changes planned to ensure accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial data and reporting. They collaborate with Senior FM Officers to provide their feedback on the policies and procedures improvement process. Contacts are with finance, budget, loans and grants, treasury, audit and programme management staff in country offices, inlcuding project procurement teams, and Headquarters. External work relationships for the incumbent normally require an exchange of information with a range of outside sources including staff from governments, specialized agencies acting as CO, host agencies, Borrowers and Cooperating institutions, external auditors. They are also delegated authority to make commitments on routine aspects of the assignment.In work relationships with counterparts the incumbnent establishes and maintains relationships and projects the image of IFAD as a credible/reliable partner striving for harmonization of financial development activities. 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 time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectivelyProblem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making abilityStrategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influenceTeam working - Contributes effectively to the teamEducation:Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technical relevant area. The advanced university degree may be substituted by a first university degree and at least four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience over and above.Areas - Business Administration, Finance, Banking and other relevant areas.Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php.Experience:At least 5 years of progressively relevant sound international professional experience in private or public sector financial management (accounting, auditing, finance, economics, financial analysis, business administration and in project administration in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope. Experience with an international financial institution, audit firm, NGO with global outreach or other relevant institution would be an asset. Languages:Required: English (4 - Excellent)Position Specific: French (4 - Excellent)Certification:Professional qualification of finance, economics and sustainable financing or similar professional qualification including CPA, or equivalent from an internationally recognized Institute of Accountancy is preferred.Skills:Written communication: Ability to use written communication as a main tool in profession, including for speech writing; clear, succinct and convincing written communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language.Project financial management: Excellent know-how in project financial management, e.g. internal controls, rural investments, project audit and funds flows.Disbursements, Payroll and Payments: Know-how in financial checks required for disbursements of loans and grants, payments and payroll transactions to reduce risk of error, fraud and non-compliance with rules, maintenance of clean vendor master files, arrears and debt management of loans.Financial reporting & accounting: Know-how in financial reporting, statutory and other reporting as well as advanced application of IFRS standards, derivatives, loan credit risk, financial regulations, policies, rules and procedures applicable to IFAD and IFIs.Time management: Adherence to deadlines under time constraints and pressure (e.g. to deliver governing body documents on time); ability to coordinate and manage complex workflows and in-house and external teams.Risk management (e.g. reputational): Know-how in identifying and assessing of potential legal, reputational, ethical risks and liabilities in relation to the Fund's activities; contributing strongly to the division as second line of defence function; demonstrating ability to manage these risks by advising senior management on contingency and mitigation strategies.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 solutions.Initiative and good judgement: High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgement (including on security matters).Problem solving: Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategies.Verbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language.Loans & grants: Know-how in designing loan and grant operations and managing loan and grant preparation process. 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.https://webapps.ifad.org/members/eb/134/docs/EB-2021-134-R-9.pdf ; https://www.ifad.org/documents/38711624/42415556/SEA_e_web.pdf/85275c4d-8e3f-4df0-9ed8-cebaacfab128?t=1611326846000Please 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. 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