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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.   For every child, Support With over 850 indigenous languages and one of the most ethnically diverse populations, widespread poverty, and gender inequality make it hard for many children to realize their rights. In Papua New Guinea, UNICEF's works effectively both ?upstream' (with governments) and ?downstream' (at the grassroots level) to carry out its mission through a programme of cooperation jointly developed with the government guides our work in the country.   How can you make a difference?  PURPOSE OF THE JOB To ensure that the UNICEF Country Office has useful, valid and reliable information on: - the situation of children's and women's rights; - the performance of UNICEF-supported programmes including their relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, and in emergency contexts, their coverage, coordination and coherence. To work within the UN country team to support UNCT goals for delivering valid and reliable information on the attainment of the MDGs and other goals, and on the performance of UN-supported programmes. To assist in the establishment of monitoring and evaluation tools which enhance partnership between the UNCT, government and other key players to collectively track progress on MDGs and other international commitment for children.   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS 1. Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Plan (IMEP)  Ensure that the Country Office and national partners use a well-prioritised and realistic plan of research, monitoring and evaluation activities that will provide the most relevant and strategic information to manage the Country Programme, including tracking and assessing UNICEF's distinct contribution.  Duties & Tasks - Make professional contributions to and provide technical assistance for the planning and establishing the major research, monitoring and evaluation objectives, priorities, and activities in UNICEF's multi-year and annual IMEPs, in consultation with child-rights and implementing partners. - Likewise, support the development of UNDAF M&E Plans from a sound results-based programming process. - Identify the M&E objectives, priorities, and activities required for effective CO and partner Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans, - In humanitarian response situations, within the first month, draft and recommend a simple one-month data-collection plan to cover key data gaps as required for the initial emergency response, working in close collaboration with the humanitarian clusters partners.      - After the initial humanitarian response, support management of the medium-term response with a revised IMEP  2. Situation Monitoring and Assessment  Ensure that the Country Office and national partners have timely and accurate measurement of change in conditions in the country or region, including monitoring socio-economic trends and the country's wider policy, economic or institutional context, to facilitate planning and to draw conclusions about the impact of programmes or policies. Duties & Tasks - In coordination with other stakeholders, support the collection of Millennium Development Goal (MDG) and other key social development indicators (through MICS or other surveys) to improve national planning. - Support partners in the establishment and management of  national statistical databases (e.g., DevInfo), ensuring that key indicators are readily accessible by key stakeholders. Potential uses include the Situation Analysis, Common Country Assessment, Early Warning Monitoring Systems, and Mid-Term Reviews.  - Develop a collectively Situation Monitoring and Assessment  system owned by all key partners which supports the preparation of country level statistical and analytic reports on the status of children's and women's rights issues; and which allow,  when opportunities emerge to influence developmental and social policies.  To include technical support to global reporting obligations including national reports on progress toward the MDGs, and toward CRC  and CEDAW fulfilment. - In humanitarian response situations, provide professional support for one or more rapid assessments (inter-agency or independently if necessary) to be carried out within the first 48-72 hours, working in close collaboration with the humanitarian clusters partners. 3. Programme Performance Monitoring  Ensure that the Country Office has quality information to assess progress towards expected results established in annual work plans. Duties & Tasks - Provide technical support to ensure that a set of programme performance indicators is identified and adjusted as necessary, with inputs of all concerned partners in the context of the multi-year and annual IMEPs, the Annual Management Plan and Annual Work Plans, as outlined in the Programme Policy and Procedures Manual).  - Coordinate with partners to ensure that monitoring systems are properly designed, and that data collection and analysis from field visits are coordinated and standardised across programmes to feed into to programme performance monitoring, with special attention to humanitarian response. - Drawing on monitoring and analysis of key program performance and management indicators, provide professional input to management reports, including relevant sections of the annual reports. 4. Evaluation Ensure that UNICEF-supported evaluations are designed and implemented to established UN quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion to stakeholders in order to improve programme performance and contribute to wider learning. Duties & Tasks - Technically support programme partners to formulate Terms of Reference and evaluation designs of high quality, when relevant drawing on the know-how of knowledge institutions, in compliance with the organization's programme evaluation policies and guidelines. - Monitor and ensure the quality of the field work and data management during the implementation phase, and the quality of the analysis and ease of understanding during the report writing phase. - Disseminate evaluation findings and recommendations to the intended audiences in user-friendly methods.  In particular, to ensure that effective participatory feedback is provided to community and civil society stakeholders. - Monitor and ensure that a management response to the findings and recommendations of the evaluation is completed, recorded, and followed up for implementation.  Most specifically, ensure that evaluation recommendations are submitted to the Country Management Team and follow-up actions recorded in CMT minutes. Submit electronic copies of all evaluations to NYHQ via the Evaluation Data Base web portal, with full accompanying documentation. 5. M&E Capacity Building Ensure that the monitoring and evaluation capacities of Country Office staff and national partners ? government and civil society ? are strengthened enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead monitoring and evaluation processes. Duties & Tasks - Promote the awareness and understanding of the shared responsibility of M& E function among all staff members through communication, training, learning and development activities organization-wide. - In close collaboration with partners, ensure that an M&E capacity building strategy for UNICEF/UN staff national partners and institutions exists in the context of the IMEP, or UNDAF M&E plan.  Pay particular attention so the capacity needs of national partners such as professional evaluation associations will be strengthened by involvement in evaluation processes and possibly through specific capacity building initiatives. - Collaborate to implement capacity building strategies as a joint commitment with other developmental partners. Utilize a range of appropriate skills building strategies including self-learning, seminars and workshops and practical experience in order that UNICEF and UN staff have the basic knowledge and skills in understanding and applying new M&E policies, tools, methods to fulfil their responsibilities. Similarly, design and implement strategies suited to the skills needs of national partners. - Actively seek partnerships with knowledge institutions for the identification of capacity gaps and development of strategies to address them. 6. Coordination and Networking  Ensure that the UNICEF office is effectively linked to wider UNICEF M&E developments in a way that both contributes to and benefits from organizational learning on effective M&E management. Duties & Tasks - Collaborate with Regional M&E Advisers and HQ Evaluation Office for overall coordination of priority research, monitoring and evaluation activities, especially those of regional scope requiring the coordinated effort of multiple countries. - Partner with the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser to ensure that current and accurate M&E data and results are included in regional reports, multi-country studies, and knowledge sharing networks.  - Undertake lessons-learned reviews on successful and unsuccessful M&E practices and experience at the national level, and ensure they are shared as appropriate.  Similarly, pay attention to M&E knowledge networks to identify innovations and lessons learned that may be relevant for the CO and partners to improve their M&E function.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? Minimum requirements: QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES Education: Advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, planning development, planning.   Work Experience: 5 years of relevant professional work experience in programme development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation activities as follows:                  At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred. Language Proficiency Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.   For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are? (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others  Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.   Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.  UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. Temporary Assignment: UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before 31 December 2025, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to internal staff only). The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member's original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.   How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position - Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation) session to receive tailored guidance. - For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility. 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Organizational Setting This  is  a two-year  fixed-term  co-terminus  position. A co-terminus fixed-term appointment is an IFAD employment contract externally funded (supplementary funded, funded by trust funds in administration or other), strictly limited in duration to the funding of the position, where appointment and extension is conditional on the availability of resources and limited to the externally funded assignment. A co-terminus appointment shall not exceed the duration of the specific assignment and/or project outlined in the letter of appointment and does not carry any expectation, legal or otherwise, or conversion, irrespective of the length of service. There is no guarantee of renewal or conversion into another kind of contract. Staff members holding an IFAD fixed-term or indefinite appointment are eligible to apply to this co-terminus position with their employment terms and conditions, including contractual status, remaining unchanged. Given that the funding of this position is strictly limited in duration and conditional on the availability of supplementary funds, should the funding finish, the position will be abolished and the staff member will be subject to the relevant provisions foreseen in the HR Implementing Procedures. 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 local, national and international levels for policies that contribute to rural transformation. The Office of Technical Delivery is responsible for providing expert technical guidance to IFAD teams engaged in the design and implementation of projects and programmes to deliver the high technical quality investments that facilitate rural transformation, and which comply with IFAD's mandate and operational policies. The Office ensures IFAD applies and disseminates state of the art knowledge in its investments and evidence on strategic themes and encourages the innovative application of global knowledge and evidence in IFAD investments. This helps countries tackle complex development challenges in fostering inclusive and sustainable rural transformation including mainstreaming areas. The Office of Technical Delivery (OTD) is led by a Managing Director and is comprised of two (2) divisions: the Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division (ECG) and the Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI). The Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI) facilitates improved and efficient delivery of IFAD's corporate mandate, predominantly through the quality of the design and implementation of its policies, country strategies and projects.  Key functions and activities of PMI include Quality Enhancement, Policy Engagement, Networking and Strategic Partnerships. PMI's technical mandate covers a range of themes, all of which are key to deliver IFAD's strategic framework, including: agronomy, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture, markets and value chains, agriculture research for development (AR4D), ICT4D, inclusive rural finance (including PARM, INSURED and remittances), rural institutions and farmers organizations, rural infrastructure, water, land and natural resources management. PMI is led by a Divisional Director and the incumbent will be directly supervised by the Lead Global Technical Specialist for Agronomy.   Job Role The Senior Technical Specialist serves as IFAD's technical expert in their area of expertise. The position supports country/regional programs by providing state-of-the-art global technical advice throughout the project cycle (strategic and operational), as well as contributes to the corporate agenda, in their technical area of expertise.  Within their areas of responsibility, the Senior Technical Specialist exercises a high degree of independence in providing reliable programme delivery. The incumbent at this level performs the full complexity range of work independently, including the analysis and approval of complex and/or precedent setting cases with the aim to ensure cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support. The incumbent works collaboratively with the thematic Technical Specialists, Country Directors (CD)/Heads of Multi-country Offices (MCO) and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support. The Senior Technical Specialist (AR4D) is responsible for management of AR4D Grants portfolio (currently worth USD 40m). Specifically, this role provides the oversight and coordination of all aspects of AR4D delivery including: - Development, management and monitoring of AR4D grants; - Working closely with the AR4D team, PMI/ECG/GPR/PMD/FCD/FMD/LEG to review lessons from the overall AR4D programme and incorporate lessons learned as appropriate in setting progressive priorities for implementation in IFAD operations and in alignment with donor priorities; - Provide operational leadership to IFAD in the implementation of AR4D grant operations; and - Play a key role in the design of future AR4D programmes and ensuring that all activities are executed to a high standard, on time and on budget.  - This role is to represent IFAD and donors (with particular emphasis on the European Commission) to international audiences to ensure innovative scaling opportunities for technologies, approaches and partnerships to create impact. Under the supervision of the Lead Global Technical Specialist for Agronomy, and Director of PMI, the Senior Technical Specialist (AR4D) will manage resource mobilization, technical oversight, judicious budgetary management and strategic partnerships to achieve and grow opportunities for the AR4D portfolio.   Key Functions and Results 1.SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVICE: The Senior Technical Specialist provides technically authoritative advice on their area of specialization to improve the capacity of IFAD to position itself as an influential global player in these domains, and to improve related national government policies and programmes and ensure IFAD is regarded as a trusted and valued partner. Accountabilities may include but are not limited to: - Providing IFAD staff and partners with up-to-date professional advice on policy, institutional and technical issues. - Contributing to ensure that IFAD senior management is regularly and adequately briefed to engage effectively in high level fora with policy implications for rural transformation. - Providing senior level technical expertise.  2. KNOWLEDGE AND ADVISORY SERVICES: The Senior Technical Specialist enhances the development of viable and sustainable policies and supports regional and global thematic input through authoritative technical knowledge sharing for their area of specialization. The position will ensure access to the latest sources of knowledge and innovation, strengthen technical capacity and establish new knowledge and advisory partnerships. Accountabilities may include, but are not limited to:  - Supporting intelligence gathering and analysis of debates relevant to inclusive and sustainable rural transformation;  - Supporting the coordination of the relevant knowledge development and dissemination with institutions outside of IFAD, within the region concerned and national Institutions, disseminating knowledge and lessons learned with external partners and stakeholders through publication of Occasional Papers, journal articles, seminars and workshops, through electronic media and the development of new knowledge products and operational tools that are informed by learning from the field;  - Participating in IFAD-wide thematic discussions and developing appropriate technical and operation approaches of relevance to the country/divisional strategies and programmes; - Planning and leading learning events to strengthen IFAD's knowledge and capacity to engage in global debates with policy implications for rural transformation.  3. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: The Senior Technical Specialist develops and maintains a network of strategic partnerships that can help advance IFAD's mandate and messages around rural transformation in the global debate. The position develops peer contacts inside and outside IFAD to keep up-to-date on activities at the country and regional levels, to support joint advocacy and for knowledge sharing to enhance the Fund's profile as a highly competent and viable partner in development. Accountabilities may include:  - Building partnerships with centers of excellence, complementary technical organizations and specialized departments of other development institutions (including United Nations agencies, International Financial Institutions, bilateral cooperation agencies, non-governmental organizations, and others) as strategic partners; - Strengthening IFAD's representation and communication in policy processes (including representing IFAD at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences);  - Developing and cultivating alliances in key global policy forums to strengthen IFAD's influence over time, with a strategic focus on specific themes in their area of specialization.  4. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING: The Senior Technical Specialist supports the Director/Lead Technical Specialists in knowledge management and other monitoring and reporting activities to enhance country level programme and funding decisions. 5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Senior Technical Specialist is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This includes, among others, people management through support to recruitment of technical specialists and technical leadership/capacity development, coaching and mentoring of new and/or more junior staff, supervisory role and evaluation of performance of professionals and general service staff under their purview. Specifically, the Senior Technical Specialist (AR4D)'s accountabilities include, but are not limited to: 6. PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT - Management/oversight of existing new AR4D contribution agreements and specific grant agreements to recipient organizations, - Overall responsibility for the full portfolio of AR4D grants - this includes the whole grants life cycle, from grant design, selection, start up, implementation through to grant closure, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and contribution agreements - Regularly reviewing progress made by grant recipients against the agreed targets. This involves coordinating the day to day inputs of the Grants Officer and Grants and Finance Officer, and inputs from Finance and Country Programmes teams to ensure smooth grant implementation, - In consultation with GPR, manage relations with partners and grant recipients to ensure optimal performance in delivery of pipeline research projects including maintaining frequent and timely contact with grant recipients to ensure projects are implemented in accordance with annual work plans and budgets plans, - Prepare TORs, mobilise and manage consultants and participate in project monitoring and supervision, - Manage and provide mentorship to staff/consultants reporting to him/her, promote peer-to peer learning and facilitate training as required. - Ensure knowledge capture through enabling collection and synthesis of quality data from field research projects and preparation and dissemination of knowledge products 7. STAFF MANAGEMENT:  - Manage the grants management staff under their direct supervision, create supportive environment and provide direction around expected standards of professionalism and quality of outputs, - Support the team in the delivery of programme activities, coordinate regular meetings and assist in problem solving, - Act as a sounding board for ideas/innovation and seek to optimise team members' professional potential, - Undertake required HRD tasks following all appropriate IFAD policies and procedures. 8. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND RESOURCE MOBILISATION: The incumbent develops and maintains a network of peer contacts inside and outside IFAD to keep up-to-date on AR4D, to support joint advocacy and for knowledge sharing to enhance the Fund's profile as a highly competent and viable partner in development. Accountabilities may include: - Identify and assist in the programming of new sources of funding in the thematic area to complement and diversify AR4D portfolio - Prepare, coordinate, revise and/or finalise selected supplementary funded proposals and/or concept notes and their project preparation grants for approval; - Building partnerships with EC and complementary technical organizations, CGIAR, CAADP ex pillar IV organisations, Universities, research institutes, NGOs, and specialized departments of other development agencies as potential operational and strategic partners at regional and country levels; - Strengthening IFAD's representation and communication in policy and technical dialogue/processes and strategy issues (including representing IFAD at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars, conferences etc.) - Capture lessons and contribute to the preparation of knowledge management products, including technical documents, inputs to events and global initiatives and the organization of relevant events as needed; 9. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT The Senior Technical Specialist (AR4D) enhances the development of viable and sustainable policy and project development at the country-level and supports regional and global thematic programmes. S/He will ensure country-level specialists access to the latest sources of knowledge and innovation, strengthen national/partners capacity and establish new knowledge and advisory partnerships. Accountabilities may include: - Capture lessons and contribute to the preparation of knowledge management products, including technical documents, inputs to events and global initiatives and the organization of relevant events as needed; - Coordinate with other operational divisions in IFAD to develop synergies between AR4D and IFAD projects in countries. S/He works closely with PMI, ECG and CDs to ensure  that research and innovation are contributing to IFAD projects - Shares knowledge and experiences generated through project results and activities under AR4D grants and AR4D programmes. - Coordinates relevant knowledge development and dissemination with institutions outside of IFAD, disseminating knowledge and lessons learned with outside partners and stakeholders through publication, seminars and workshops, through electronic media and the development of new knowledge products and operational tools that are informed by learning from the field; and - Participating in IFAD-wide thematic discussions and developing appropriate technical and operation approaches of relevance to the country/divisional strategies and programmes. 10. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING  The incumbent supports the Lead Global Technical Specialist for Agronomy and PMI Director in knowledge management and other monitoring and reporting activities to enhance IFAD programme and funding decisions as well improved results and impact monitoring. Accountabilities may include: - Coordinate the implementation of M&E plan with the adoption of results-based management approaches and methodologies - Ensure performance indicators are clearly defined, expressed quantitatively, and linked to effective verification means - Supports the Director in their reporting of the divisional plans and operational strategies to senior management.   Key Performance Indicators Assignments require the provision of authoritative technical expertise in the field of specialization. The impact of work by the incumbent directly affects country programmes and contributes to regional and corporate policy and strategy. The impact on the overall IFAD country and regional programmes is significant in projecting the Fund's role/capacity as a reliable, viable partner in development. Work is intricate in that it requires consideration of a wide range of technical factors and related data. Senior Regional Technical Specialists also select and provide oversight of external consultants, participate as experts in field missions and in the servicing of intergovernmental and expert group meetings of a technical nature.  Work at this level normally is not reviewed for technical accuracy. Senior Regional Technical Specialists thus exercise independence and initiative in assessing needs and advising governments when on field mission. Decisions are made on the research or analytical strategies to be followed in resolving problems of concern in the technical area. Established methods and procedures are adapted as necessary in order to achieve desired results. Assignments require the provision of professional expertise and technical experience at the global, regional and national levels. Senior Technical Specialists support the development of programmes or policies for the Fund and represent the position of IFAD in national, regional as well as global fora and conferences. Innovation is required in the adaptation and development of approaches and methods to evolving technical and programmatic contexts. Work at this level is considered as substantially complex and of critical concern to the Fund. In particular, analytical and advisory work requires in depth identification and consideration of a full range of factors relevant to the examination and discussion of programme problems and policies in the solution of methodological problems or in the formulation of policy proposals and project recommendations. Specifically, the Senior Technical Specialist (AR4D) contributes to AR4D resource mobilization and the design and delivery of programmes. The impact on the overall IFAD country and regional programmes is significant in projecting the Fund's role/capacity as a reliable, viable partner in development.  Senior Technical Specialists also monitor and guide the work of external consultants and participate as experts in field missions and in the servicing of intergovernmental and expert group meetings of a technical nature.   Working Relationships The work relationships of Senior Technical Specialists involves the provision of technical advice and the negotiation and resolution of problems that arise in technical project design and appraisal, supervision/implementation support and in the preparation of studies and reports. The incumbent serves as an expert in the area of specialization and works with full technical independence in the provision of technical expertise and methodological guidance at the country level, as well as regionally as required. Contacts are with counterparts and senior officials within other United Nations organizations, IFIs governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations, private sector research institutes and academia. In servicing intergovernmental bodies, expert and working groups and other meetings, the Senior Technical Specialist provides technical expertise and recommendations for investment, policy formulation and official conclusions in a consultative and Specialist capacity; the incumbent also may provide information regarding the organization's policies, and act as the representative of the organization. Maintain contacts to identify and evaluate emerging developments. In participating in CGIAR and other related intergovernmental bodies, expert groups and other meetings, the Senior Technical Specialist provides technical expertise and recommendations for policy formulation and official conclusions in a consultative and advisory capacity.   Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Level 2: - Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externally - Communicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skills - Demonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports change - Focusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused culture - Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning culture - Managing performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organization - Managing time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resources - Problem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impact - Strategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership roles - Team working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education: - Advanced Degree  from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area.   - Areas - environmental management, agriculture, economics, geography, climatology, engineering, geosciences, or any relevant rural development subject. Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php.    Experience: - At least eight (8) years work experience in the formulation, management and supervision of research and development investment programmes, mobilization of resources and reporting to donors - Three (3) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope. - Solid experience in programme management issues related to AR4D, including the ability to set out a coherent argument in writing, presentations and group interactions. Demonstrated experience in the formulation and supervision of rural development projects, including field experience in a developing country (experience in the design and implementation) of EU, CGIAR, CAADP or other multilateral or bilateral sources will be an advantage). Proven experience in negotiation, decision-making and also leading some complex project design and implementation/supervision issues. Good working knowledge of Windows-based computing, and electronic communication is a requirement. Languages: - English (4 - Excellent) - Additional IFAD language (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be a strong asset.   Skills: - Evidence-based policy: Know-how in the formulation of concrete and actionable policy recommendations based on hard evidence (going beyond simple data interpretation) - Partnership building: Ability to formulate new approaches or identify new opportunities to build relationships with both traditional and non-traditional partners, focusing on impact and results. - 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 strategies - Stakeholder 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 divisions - 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 - Planning: Know-how in the planning of human, financial and material management of IFAD resources - Resources management: Know-how in the management of human, financial and material management of IFAD resources - Adaptability: Adaptability and flexibility when facing new or unexpected situations, and to specific constraints and circumstances and managing complex processes - Change management: Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-oriented - Collaboration: Successfully work toward a common goal with others by communicating clearly, actively listening to others, taking responsibility for mistakes, and respecting different perspectives of stakeholders. - Corporate approach: Ability to bring in corporate vision and priorities into one's area of work (e.g. budgeting going beyond simple budgetary considerations, taking into account strategic priorities) - Interpersonal skills: Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others (e.g. visitors, clients, callers, etc.), including senior individuals (e.g. high-level meeting participants) - Leadership: Group thought leader, sought out by others and providing mentorship and effective guidance to others; Ability to build trust, inside and outside the organization by acting as a role model for IFAD's core values and competencies, and to provide a clear sense of direction, mentorship and effective guidance to the team, strategizing the IFAD's goals, giving the vision, empowering the team and ensuring a positive environment for all. - Specialized communication skills: Ability to negotiate on behalf of IFAD and drive for creative and pragmatic solutions in complex negotiations with key partners, both public and private sector - Synthesis: Outstanding ability to synthesize and simplify complex technical information for a variety of (non-technical) audiences - Verbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language - Written communication: Clear, succinct and convincing written communication in the language needed for specific role; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language (e.g. for drafting of position papers, briefings, etc.) - Programme/Project development, management: Know-how in Programme/Project development, implementation, management   Other Information Staff members holding an IFAD fixed-term or indefinite appointment are eligible to apply to this co-terminus position with their employment terms and conditions, including contractual status, remaining unchanged. Given that the funding of this position is strictly limited in duration and conditional on the availability of supplementary funds, should the funding finish, the position will be abolished and the staff member will be subject to the relevant provisions foreseen in the HR Implementing Procedures.  Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD. 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. 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Department: Olympism365 Location : Lausanne, Switzerland Contract Type : Open-ended Activity Level: 100% Applications deadline: 14.08.2025     The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement. A truly global organisation, it acts as a catalyst for collaboration between all Olympic stakeholders, including athletes, National Olympic Committees (NOCs), International Sports Federations (IFs), Organising Committees for the Olympic Games (OCOGs), Worldwide Olympic Partners and Media Rights-Holders. It also works with public and private authorities, including the United Nations, development financing, civil society and other international organisations to strengthen the role of sport as an important enabler of sustainable development.    If you are passionate about leveraging sport as a powerful driver for sustainable development, committed to evidence-based impact, and thrive in fostering international collaboration, this is a unique opportunity to shape the global influence of the Olympic Movement through the IOC's Olympism365 strategy.   As Head of Impact and Insight, you will lead the enhancement and implementation of robust impact measurement and learning approaches that demonstrate and advance the contribution of sport to the Sustainable Development Goals.   Your main responsibilities in the role will be: Impact Measurement - Oversee the implementation of the overarching impact measurement and insight generation strategy for the IOC's programmes aimed at building a better world through sport. - Lead the monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL) system for the IOC's Olympism365 strategy and programmes aimed at strengthening the contribution of sport to sustainable social, economic and environmental development. - Embed robust Results Based Management (RBM), social value measurement, insight generation and learning processes into the  IOC's MEL approach. - Ensure coherence across the MEL approach for the IOC's flagship projects, investment into the sport and Olympic movement, and collective action initiatives contributing to sustainable development through sport, managing aggregation and shared measurement approaches. - Oversee the ongoing adoption and utilisation of a centralised monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement system (Amp Impact) by internal departments and external collaborators. - Manage the delivery of the IOC's internal and external capacity building and institutional development interventions related to monitoring, evaluation and learning. - Lead the provision of technical assistance and support to external collaborators and IOC Departments aimed at enhancing monitoring, evaluation and learning capability.   Insight generation, knowledge exchange and reporting  - Oversee the IOC's contribution to shared measurement, collective learning and the joint research initiatives focused on the contribution of sport to sustainable development, working with collaborators across the UN and multilateral system, development financing, civil society and for-purpose business. - Coordinate the production and dissemination of knowledge and technical products produced through the IOC flagship and collective action initiatives. - Manage, deliver and facilitate forums, knowledge exchange and the development of a community of practice of IOC's collaborators working to build a better world through sport. - Coordinate internal and external reporting on behalf of the Olympism365 Department.   Team Leadership, Management and Coordination Lead the IOC's Olympism365 Impact Measurement Team, managing two direct reports and supporting two additional cross-departmental monitoring and evaluation leads. Coordinate, engage and support the monitoring and evaluation approach of internal departments who contribute to the implementation of the IOC's Olympism365 strategy, fostering a commitment to shared measurement, scaled insight generation and iterative learning. Contribute to the management and facilitation of the Olympism365 Leadership Group, Inter-Departmental Coordination Group and Departmental Senior Management Team. Create a motivating team environment, open communication and high levels of performance across these functions.   Eligibility criteria: - Post Graduate degree or equivalent in public policy, development economics, public health, international development or related degree programme. - 10+ years' experience in social policy, international development and/or sport for development with a focus on results based management, impact measurement and social value assessment. - Lived experience in developing country contexts is highly desirable. - Working knowledge of the Olympic movement and international sport is desirable. - Excellent oral and written skills including capability to manage and produce institutional and external reporting.   Technical, organisational and personal competences - Demonstrated success designing and implementing complex monitoring, evaluation, research and learning systems across multiple countries and contexts. - Excellent knowledge of Results Based Management, monitoring and evaluation and learning, social impact measurement and research methodology. - Expertise integrating technological solutions and complex MEL systems including demonstrated success using enterprise measurement systems to manage complex data sets. - Demonstrated success overseeing technical assistance and capacity building programmes with a focus on strengthening MEL and impact measurement approaches, - Applied understanding of the UN and multilateral system, development financing and civil society. - Ability to develop, build and strengthen complex partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders. - Good communication and influencing skills with an ability to distil and articulate complex issues to support individual and institutional capacity building. - High intercultural competence and ability to adapt to a dynamic and multicultural environment - English is a must; French and/or Spanish would be an advantage.     Come and join an organisation where the spirit of inclusion, gender equality and diversity is a top priority and which focuses on what unites us – a passion for sport and its values. Work in a flexible and rewarding environment which offers competitive employee benefits and numerous incentives to live a sustainable, healthy and active life. By joining us, you become part of the Olympic Movement and help to build a better world through sport. You will have the opportunity to work with people of more than 70 nationalities.