The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. About this position The IDB's Office of Institutional Integrity (OII) is currently seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Forensic Accountant (Integrity Specialist/Senior Associate Level). This individual will play a critical role in conducting significant and complex investigations into suspected or alleged prohibited practices in activities financed by the IDB Group. OII plays a key role in leading the IDB Group's integrity efforts. The Office is responsible for investigating information in connection with prohibited practices (i.e., fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion, misappropriation, and obstruction) in IDB Group-financed activities, as well as conducting prevention activities designed to identify and manage the risk that prohibited practices or similar misconduct may occur in IDB Group-financed operations. Additionally, OII supports IDB Invest by overseeing compliance with its Integrity Framework and Integrity Due Diligence (IDD) procedures on a project-by-project basis. Furthermore, OII also serves as the Bank's Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance office leads (in coordination with the Risk Management Group) in the implementation of the IDB's AML/CFT Framework and serves as an advisory resource in the management of the IDB Group's AML/CFT risks. Within OII, the Forensic Accounting Team is responsible for: - Supporting OII's investigations function by providing forensic expertise, including forensic audits, in connection with investigations of potential prohibited practices in projects financed by the IDB Group. - Supporting OII's preventive function by providing expert advice and forensic assistance in response to consultations and other integrity risk management efforts to units across the IDB Group, including its regional offices. This work will include conducting forensic reviews and assessments to identify fraud and corruption risks and proposing measures to mitigate such risks. - Providing capacity-building to entities in member countries to strengthen their forensic accounting and auditing capacity. What you'll do: This role calls for a proactive and diligent approach, requiring you to leverage your accounting skills. In your role as a Forensic Accountant and under the direction and supervision of the Senior Forensic Accountant, your responsibilities will include: - Conducting Forensic Audits and Reviews: In coordination with the Senior Forensic Accountant, collaborate with OII in investigating allegations of fraud, corruption, waste, or abuse in IDB group-financed operations. Participate in forensic audits to identify and quantify occurrences of fraud and corruption, diagnose vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies. This involves defining the scope of engagements, developing, and executing audit plans, reviewing financial records, conducting interviews, performing document and database searches, and preparing detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations. - Data Analysis and Reporting: Engage in forensic data mining to uncover patterns, anomalies, and relationships in large datasets, and analyze information to discover leads and develop intelligence. Analyze and interpret financial statements and specific accounting documents such as invoices, receipts, purchase orders, payroll records, bank statements, ledgers, journals, etc. Use these insights to prepare detailed investigative reports, complete with full supporting documentation, providing recommendations for informed decision-making based on comprehensive assessment. - Collaborating with Preventive Teams: In coordination with the Senior Forensic Accountant, work alongside the preventive team to conduct financial integrity risk analyses of various programs and sectors, identifying potential risks that may impact the outcomes of IDB-financed programs. Support the preventive team, as needed, when responding to operational project teams and managers on assessing and mitigating financial integrity risks. Engage in training and capacity building by conducting presentations and developing materials for IDB staff and external stakeholders on forensic audits and financial integrity risk management. What you'll need: Candidates who meet these criteria will be well-equipped to handle the responsibilities of the role, which demands a mix of technical proficiency, analytical capabilities, and strong communication skills in a multilingual environment. - Education: A master´s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in auditing, business administration/management, finance, or a related field. A professional accounting designation or an advanced degree/diploma/certification in forensic accounting is a plus. - Experience: At least three years of progressive, full-time experience in accounting or auditing, either in the private or public sector, is required. Prior experience in forensic accounting and auditing is a significant advantage. - Financial Statement and Audit Report Expertise: Applicants must be trained in analyzing and interpreting financial statements and audit reports. - Technical Proficiency: Superior skills in recognized computer programs, particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to use and research public information sources. Experience working with various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems used in major organizations (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is an added advantage. - Analytical and Communication Skills: Excellent abilities in analyzing evidentiary substantiation. Strong skills in clear and convincing drafting, along with effective oral and written argumentation. Proficient in research and analysis of policy and precedent. - Languages: Proficiency in both spoken and written Spanish and English is required. Additional knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is considered advantageous. Key skills Technical track: - Learn continuously. - Collaborate and share knowledge. - Focus on clients. - Communicate and influence. - Innovate and try new things. Requirements - Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our [48-member countries](https://www.iadb.org/es). We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. - Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. Type of contract and duration International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. What we offer The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include: - A competitive compensation package. - Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave - Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. - Pension plan: pre-defined pension plan that provides financial security and supports employees in planning the future. - We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies. - Hybrid and flexible work schedules - Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for employees. - Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, and mobility options, among others. - Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more. - Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others. Our culture At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request a reasonable accommodation to complete this application. Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application. About the IDB Group The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean. About IDB The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts innovative research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region. 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Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The United Nations Development Programme is the global development network of the United Nations system that is on the ground in 177 countries, with its Headquarters in New York, USA. The Bureau for Management Services (BMS) is a central Bureau tasked with the development of corporate strategies, policies, tools and systems in key cross-cutting management areas. Drawing on sound analytics and a risk-management approach, BMS supports the achievement of development results through management advice, innovative business solutions, and other corporate services in line with international best practices and evolving needs and expectations of development partners. BMS also ensures policy adherence in operations management within UN Rules & Regulations, safeguarding UNDP's accountability vis-à-vis Member States and other stakeholders. UNDP is an operational backbone to the UN system: providing payroll, financial transactions, common premises, treasury investment, procurement, legal services to UN agencies. UNDP provides IT support for 13 UN entities with 40,000 United Nations and external users of the UNDP's ERP system, as well as information and communication technology (ICT) and application solutions for the United Nations field presence. To support the UNDP Digital Strategy and enable the digital transformation of the organization, the Office of Information & Technology Management (ITM) is tasked with developing and operating the enabling corporate technology platforms and providing related services that power the digital transformation including: (1) advice, administration and acceleration services to promote delivery of maximum business value of each platform; (2) a global service desk operation; (3) and outreach services to promote knowledge sharing and effective, agile planning and governance of technology development and utilization. Duties and Responsibilities Cloud Platform Specialist - Finance, will be responsible for performing system requirements analysis, functional system design, integrated testing, and solutions maintenance of specific module/areas of Oracle Cloud. As an applications expert, this position is responsible for the successful implementation and support of technology solutions in the Finance business areas by following cloud-based implementation methodologies, for iterative design testing with structure change control and deployment. This position will be reporting into the Chief, Digital Corporate Platforms and work in closely with the corporate applications team. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. 1) Effectively deliver a comprehensive solution for Oracle Cloud ERP Financials functions - Acting as subject matter expert and leading internal client and other key stakeholders through the analysis, design, build, implementation and support of the Oracle Cloud ERP finance capabilities (Financials, Procurement, Enterprise Performance Management). 2) Lead migration of configuration, integrations, and extensions to production in collaboration with business owners, focal points and technical integrators - Identify business requirements and map them to the Cloud functionality. - Conduct functional/technical design analysis including workshops. - Identify functionality gaps, propose changes to business process and/or policy to mitigate them. - Advise on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems. - Configure the Oracle Cloud to meet UNDP requirements and document application set-ups - Lead migration of configuration, integrations and extensions to production 3) Ensure documentation of architectural components, systems, integrations and processes - Write business requirement documents for reports, interfaces, data conversions and application extensions. - Incorporate security awareness in design and implementation strategies & plans. - Prepare validation scripts, testing scenarios and develop test scripts. - Perform execution of test scripts - Validate configuration and data 4) Ensure clear communication and efficient project delivery - Effectively communicate and drive module level deliverables - Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner - Interact with the project team members responsible for developing reports, interfaces, data conversion programs, and application extensions. - Provide status and issue reports to Pillar Lead and/or the project on a regular basis - Drives the resolution & implementation of solutions through design, development and post-production support, reporting /escalating to management, when needed 5) Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing - Establishing regular meetings where stakeholders can openly share insights, experiences, and best practices, fostering a culture of teamwork and collective intelligence. - Facilitate training sessions and workshops in the relevant process areas. By actively participating in these initiatives, engage in the exchange of expertise, stay updated on industry advancements, and develop new skills. - Facilitate and contribute to the knowledge repositories where stakeholders can document and access organizational knowledge promoting knowledge sharing and retention. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization Competencies Core: Full list of UNDP Core Competencies can be found [here](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf) - Achieve Results - LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact - Think Innovatively - LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems - Learn Continuously - LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences - Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands - Act with Determination - LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results - Engage and Partner - LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration - Enable Diversity and Inclusion - LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Information Management & Technology - Applications Management: - Ability to set-up, develop, support, and maintain applications. Expertise in Oracle Cloud, ServiceNow, SalesForce.com and Microsoft technology would be an asset Business Management - Working with Evidence and Data: - Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: - Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. - Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. - Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Business Management - Results-based Management: - Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results Business Development - Integration within the UN: - Ability to identify, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations Business Direction and Strategy - System Thinking: - Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Business Management - Portfolio Management: - Ability to select, prioritise and control the organizations programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment. Required Skills and Experience Education: - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline is required; or - A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the above-mentioned fields of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: - Minimum 5 years (with a master's degree) or 7 years (with a bachelor's degree) of professional work experience in ERP platforms and related technologies is required. - Experience with at least one full lifecycle Oracle Cloud deployment or experience in ERP maintenance and support, working as part of an integration or development team is required. - Experience with Oracle legacy ERP deployments (PeopleSoft or eBusiness preferably) is desired. - Experience and knowledge of business processes and controls within the finance process areas (General Ledger, Payables, Fixed Assets, Receivables, Budgeting and Procurement) is desired. - Experience with global international deployments is desired. Language: - Fluency in English is required. - Knowledge of other official UN language(s) is desired. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period. 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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrowinfrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 109 approved Members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity. The Treasury Officer, Portfolio Valuation, reports to the Head of Strategic Planning and Middle Office within the Office of the Treasurer (TRE). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Perform the valuation of the Bank's assets, liabilities and derivatives for financial reporting and explain monthly results and valuation changes. - Review the quality of valuations and resolve price challenges by validating market data and reviewing pricing models. - Perform initial model and market data validation and coordinate with the Risk Management Department (RMD) on the final market validation for all product types in each currency. The main focus will be to analyze theoretical soundness of pricing models, verify the accuracy of model calibrations and market data as well as assess the correctness of models. - Test and implement new products and functions in treasury systems, as applicable to functions performed in respective systems and the overall valuation role. Participate in any project / implementation work pertaining to system upgrades, valuation data analytics and reporting etc. - Oversee AIIB's Credit Support Annex (CSA) terms, advise the Treasurer during the negotiation of CSAs, stay current with industry developments, and ensure CSA terms are set to provide AIIB an optimum ability to trade and manage derivatives. Manage collateral for all derivatives and monitor collateral posting and valuation of collateral and collateral interest. - Manage trade flow between front and middle/back office systems by validating and releasing trades, releasing private securities, and reconciling positions between treasury systems daily. - Interface with the ICFR team, Operational Risk, Internal Audit Unit (IAU) and external auditors for control design, testing and audit. Update the risk matrix for area of responsibilities. - Contribute proactively to the improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Treasury function by leveraging technology, driving automation and defining best-in-class processes & procedures. Requirements: - Minimum 5-8 years of relevant practical experience in an international treasury environment, preferably in a valuation function. - Master's degree in quantitative finance, applied / computational mathematics, physics or statistics is preferred. - Strong quantitative and analytic skills. - Sound product knowledge in Treasury, Derivative and Structured Products with experience in pricing model for derivatives and a solid understanding of market terms and practices. - Ability to communicate complex technical aspects of valuation effectively. - Proficiency with programming tools (i.e Python, C++) is preferred. - Expert spreadsheet and database skills with solid Bloomberg knowledge. - Detail oriented, conscientious and systematic. - Able to adhere to strict deadlines. - Highly motivated, able to work both independently and in a team. - Must be able to handle pressure well. - Strong organizational, critical thinking and customer service skills. - Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines. - Effective written and verbal communication skills in English. AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation. Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment. Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB. 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IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in over 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. The IFC 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets, especially in Low-Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS). We aim to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop impactful investment projects. This strategy is, in part, premised on improved country/sector diagnostic, strategic, and public sector engagement capabilities, which seek to: 1) resolve obstacles to private sector growth via diagnostic and strategic work that informs both IFC operations and relevant IBRD/IDA policy operations; and 2) overcome the shortage of investable projects in priority markets by proactively improving the private sector ecosystem at the country and regional level. Country Advisory and Economics Unit for North, West, and Central Africa within the Africa Vice Presidency was recently established due to the re-organization to drive the strategy. CAE has a diverse portfolio in Morocco, spanning both advisory and analytics, covering a wide range of topics relevant to the country's private sector development. As the senior staff member of CAE in the Rabat office, the candidate is expected to lead activities and dialogue with the stakeholders in Morocco while also supporting other countries in North Africa. The position is based in Rabat. We seek a motivated and dynamic professional with strong analytical skills and policy-relevant experience in private sector development. In this role, the selected candidate, reporting the Manager, CAE North, West and Central Africa, will serve as the Country Anchor for CAE in Morocco, playing a leading role across the various CAE tools and offerings. He/she will work closely with IFC Upstream, Investments and Advisory staff in Morocco as well as IBRD staff to design and ensure implementation of reforms that address bottlenecks faced by investors in IFC's priority sectors, using a variety of WBG tools and offerings. He/she will lead strategic initiatives, innovate new projects and build new business in line with the WBG/IFC country strategy, and deliver high quality Advisory engagements to the Government and private sector in Morocco and potentially across the Maghreb region. Duties and Accountabilities: • Lead business and project development in line with client and market needs while working collaboratively across WBG • Lead the implementation of projects by participate in senior level client meetings to provide technical advice and monitor progress in implementing relevant reforms to unlock investment. Moreover, support client in implementing recommendations and help trouble shoot as needed. • Ensure high quality of project supervision and completion documents and provide quality control over client deliverables. • Lead the engagement with the relevant teams at the World Bank and IFC for reforms needed to unlock new markets and work collaboratively with Upstream teams. • Provide oversight of the advisory portfolio in Morocco and potentially in the Maghreb region for quality and consistency of approach. • Lead the engagement with top management of the Government and private sector to improve the visibility of IFC. • Organize knowledge sharing sessions across the region, • Lead research and diagnostics relevant to our clients and stakeholders and to push our knowledge frontier on policy dialogue. • Manage resources – budget, STCs, etc. for effective project implementation • Develop technical capabilities of the broader practice group team through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing. Selection Criteria • Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a closely related field, or professional certification (CPA, CFA). • At least 8 years' experience in private sector development, with a focus on delivering private sector oriented reform projects in delivering advisory engagements. • Strong track record of working with the government clients. Experience in Morocco is a plus. • Understanding of IFC and WBG products/ instruments and where there are opportunities for cross-organizational collaboration. Demonstrable experience working on IFC and WBG products will be an advantage. • Ability to design, negotiate and lead efforts to develop client offerings that reflect in-depth knowledge of thematic area and understanding of business case for how thematic focus will help client to improve their business. • Ability to conceptualize and lead research and analytical projects that could ultimately lead to the opening of new markets and/or reframe thinking on thematic approaches to better meet IFC and WBG mandates. • Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and aptitude to learn new systems is a must. Ability to use project management systems is a plus. • Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills plus fluency in English and French is must. If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 years term appointment. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. IFC has embarked on an ambitious new growth strategy (IFC 3.0) to stimulate more investment activity. This strategy calls for generating unique opportunities by proactively working "Upstream" to create, deepen, and expand markets and to imagine, design and implement investment projects. It requires taking a systematic approach to understanding the regulatory and sector bottlenecks that prevent the flow of private capital into productive investment in our member countries and addressing these bottlenecks through World Bank Group engagement on policy reforms and programmatic interventions at the country and sector level. This strategy also calls for working with Governments and World Bank colleagues to first seek private sector solutions to address development challenges - where such solutions are advisable and can be effective - and reserve public financing for projects only when other options are suboptimal. This approach is called the "Cascade". IFC's Infrastructure and Natural Resources (INR) Department is looking to hire a Senior Investment Officer to join IFC's infrastructure investment team covering the MCT Region (Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan and Pakistan) to be based in Almaty, Istanbul or Tashkent. The selected candidate will provide expertise in the equity and structured mezzanine investment to the IFC Infrastructure regional industry teams primarily for the Central Asia and Türkiye (CAT) sub-region. This role requires strong and demonstrated technical skills in sourcing, structuring, negotiating and executing equity and structured mezzanine transactions and in asset management. The Senior Investment Officer will also have a significant role in setting equity strategies, day-to-day business operations, equity and structured mezzanine business growth and portfolio management. He/she will work in close collaboration with the Global INR Equity team as well as the MCT INR Management team to: (i) formulate IFC's strategies for investing equity and structured mezzanine investments across the INR sectors; (ii) engage in business development; (iii) structure and execute transactions; (iv) manage assets from origination until exit; and (v) lead knowledge management on equity and mezzanine investing. Roles and Responsibilities The roles and responsibilities of the Senior Investment Officer will include, but will not be limited to: New Business • Responsible for the development of equity strategies and investment themes to target and grow the equity & structured mezzanine business of MCT INR, CAT sub-region in line with current trends in countries and sectors, and IFC strategies (corporate, industry, and country). • Lead equity & structured mezzanine business development activities primarily in the CAT sub-region in line with investment themes. • Lead and/or provide expertise and guidance to teams executing equity and structured mezzanine investments. • Reinforce quality standards, structure robust equity / quasi equity investments and set return targets for equity/ quasi-equity transactions. Equity and Structured Mezzanine Debt Portfolio Management • Take leadership and responsibility for high-value/complex equity and structured mezzanine debt portfolio, including exits strategy formulation, working closely with deal teams and the MCT INR Management. • Ensure IFC delivers value creation at investee companies. • Provide expertise and guidance to teams managing smaller equity investments. • Support deal teams and MCT INR Management to devise and execute equity sales, ensuring consistency with portfolio strategies. • Work with deal teams and MCT INR Management to identify, appoint and support IFC's nominee directors to the boards of IFC investee companies. Leadership and Knowledge Sharing • Engage in mentoring and coaching of junior staff, provide on-the-job learning opportunities and ensure efficient and effective use of resources. • Ensure quality control of work products. • Support a comprehensive program for increasing the knowledge and learning of equity and structured mezzanine investments execution and asset management. Selection Criteria • A Master's degree in finance or business and minimum 12 years of investment experience. • Minimum 5 years of active principal investment experience at a private equity fund set up, in-house private equity team of a reputable asset manager or principal investment teams of sovereign wealth funds. • Proven track record in sourcing, leading, negotiating, executing, and exiting private equity and structured mezzanine investments. Infrastructure investment experience in Central Asia and Türkiye is a plus. • Strong network of contacts among reputable M&A firms, companies in the INR sectors, private equity firms and institutional investors. • Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build the business. • Ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines and to meet team objectives. • Sound investment judgment, demonstrated ability to deliver results under time pressure. • Excellent interpersonal skills and openness to feedback. • Recognized as a team player, strategic thinker and thought leader. • Strong written and verbal communications skills. • Ability to collaborate closely other development finance institutions, strategic investors, commercial financial institutions, and institutional investors. • Ability to develop and manage relationships with C-Suite, board, and shareholders of investee companies. • Willingness and flexibility to travel and work across time zones. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. The Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Industry Group plays an important role in supporting IFC's strategic priorities by making investments in the relevant sectors of MAS ('Services' includes health and education plus tourism, retail, and property). MAS sectors play a vital role in emerging markets by manufacturing goods and providing services for consumers/end users; their development helps address core needs and create jobs, thereby contributing to government revenue and stimulating growth. These sectors can account for as much as 80% of overall economic activity in a country. The MAS team covering the countries of the Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Pakistan, and Afghanistan (MCT) seeks a Senior Investment Officer for Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services in the Middle East, Central Asia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan region. The selected candidate will provide leadership and expertise to IFC's equity & structured mezzanine business in the region. This role requires strong and demonstrated technical skills in structuring, negotiating, and executing equity & structured mezzanine transactions and in asset management. The Senior Investment Officer will also report to the Regional Industry Manager and will have a significant role in setting equity strategies, day-to-day business operations, business growth, and portfolio management. He/she will work in close collaboration with the Global MAS team as well as the MCT MAS Management team to: (i) formulate IFC's strategies for investing equity and structured mezzanine investments across the MAS sectors; (ii) engage in business development; (iii) structure and execute transactions; (iv) manage assets from origination until exit; and (v) lead knowledge management on equity and mezzanine investing. Roles and Responsibilities The roles and responsibilities of the Senior Investment Officer will include, but will not be limited to: New Business • Responsible for coordinating and providing substantive input to the development of equity strategies and investment themes to target and grow IFC's equity & structured mezzanine business of MCT MAS, in line with current trends in countries and sectors, and IFC strategies (corporate, industry, and country), under the overall direction of the Global Equity Head. • Lead equity & structured mezzanine business development activities in the MCT region in line with investment themes. • Lead and/or provide expertise and guidance to teams executing equity and structured mezzanine investments. • Reinforce quality standards and structure robust equity / quasi-equity investments and set return targets for equity/ quasi-equity transactions. Equity and Structured Mezzanine Debt Portfolio Management • Take leadership and responsibility for high-value/complex and structured mezzanine debt portfolio, including exits strategy formulation, working closely with deal teams and the MCT INR Management. • Ensure IFC delivers value creation at investee companies. • Provide expertise and guidance to teams managing smaller equity investments in the regional equity portfolio. • Support deal teams and MAS management to devise and execute equity sales, ensuring consistency with portfolio strategies. • Work with deal teams and MAS management to identify, appoint, and support IFC's nominee directors to the boards of IFC investee companies. Leadership and Knowledge Sharing • Engage in mentoring and coaching of junior staff, provide on-the-job learning opportunities, and ensure efficient and effective use of resources. • Ensure quality control of work products. • Support a comprehensive program for increasing the knowledge and learning of equity & structured mezzanine investment execution and asset management. • Disseminate equity culture and lessons learned. Selection Criteria • A Master's degree in finance or business and a minimum of 12 years of investment experience. • Minimum five years of active principal investment experience at a private equity fund setup, in-house private equity team of a reputable asset manager, or principal investment teams of sovereign wealth funds. • Proven track record in sourcing, leading, negotiating, executing, and exiting private equity and structured mezzanine investments. Infrastructure investment experience in Central Asia and Turkiye is a plus. • Strong network of contacts among companies in MAS and H&E sectors, private equity, and institutional investors. • Sound investment judgment, demonstrated ability to deliver results under time pressure. • Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build the business. • Ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines and to meet team objectives. • Excellent interpersonal skills and openness to feedback. • Recognized as a team player, strategic thinker, and thought leader. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to collaborate closely with other development finance institutions, strategic investors, commercial, financial institutions, and institutional investors. • Ability to develop and manage relationships with C-Suite, board, and shareholders of investee companies, and ability to represent IFC externally with government, media, and other stakeholders. • Willingness and flexibility to travel and work across time zones. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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IFCa member of the World Bank Group (WBG)is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets and developing countries. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and knowledge to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed and mobilized a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. IFC works in close synergy with the other WBG institutions: notably IBRD-IDA for lending and advisory and MIGA for guarantees. The Cascade Approach is designed to ensure that WBG support is channeled to/through the private sector wherever possible. The Global Challenge Programs (GCP) are designed and implemented jointly by WBG institutions, including IFC. Achieving effective One-WBG integration is a high priority for all senior managers across the WBG. The MCT region of IFC includes the Middle East, Central Asia, Turkiye, Afghanistan & Pakistan. The region is diverse and complex, including several low-income IDA countries and several countries in fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCS), including large numbers of forcibly displaced people. The Vice President (CMCVP) leads IFC's operations in the region; is accountable for IFC's P&L in the region; and oversees the teams in charge of the delivery of investment and advisory work in the region. The MCT management team is largely decentralized, with two Regional Directors and three Regional Heads of Industry, all based in hub offices in Amman (Jordan) and Istanbul (Türkiye). The region also includes several sizeable country offices, including Pakistan, UAE, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Communications, Budget, and HR services are also decentralized. Effective daily real-time communications between the Vice President and decentralized management and teams are of the highest priority for the Vice President of MCT. The Advisory and Economics Team for MCT is partly based at IFC-HQ under a Manager reporting to the Vice President and plays an important role in the design of One-WBG engagements. The Vice President's front office at IFC-HQ includes advisers and assistants who report directly to the Vice President. A member of the IFC's Management Team, the Vice President interacts closely with peers in the IFC Management Team, senior members of the management of IBRD-IDA and MIGA, members of the Board, as well as with numerous external partners. The Senior Advisor (GH1) stands in for the Vice President during the latter's frequent travels to the region. S/he is responsible to the Vice President for monitoring overall delivery within the region and for coordinating with the decentralized senior management who maintain effective quality control for investment, advisory, and portfolio management. S/he is responsible to the Vice President for ensuring appropriate representation, prompt action, and seamless communications with IFC-MD's front office. The Senior Advisor provides strategic and technical input to the VP on corporate priorities in MCT. The position will be based in Washington, D.C. The top candidate will be expected to join promptly once selected. Roles and Responsibilities The Senior Adviser works directly for the Vice President. In addition to ensuring that the VP is as effective as possible, s/he also guides the workflow in the VP's Front Office. S/he participates in high-level meetings, represents the VP in meetings/ events, and ensures follow-up actions-- working closely with the VPU leadership team, and teams across IFC. The Senior Adviser's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Coordinate the daily workflow for the VP, together with the Front Office Team, and ensure that the VP is adequately briefed and apprised of important issues as they arise. • Support the VP in various aspects of the job, including Board and Senior Management interactions in IFC and across the WBG, setting VPU objectives and strategy, budgeting, workforce planning, reviewing investment cycle documents, and providing recommendations on them. • Provide substantive and strategic input, analysis, and recommendations on issues brought to the VP's attention either for information or for action on corporate and business-related issues related to all industries. • When required to do so, assist the VP on matters related to HR, Budget, etc. • Ensure appropriate follow-through on actions, decisions, and commitments made by the VP by working with the parties responsible for implementation. • Prepare, attend meetings with (or on behalf of) the VP, and follow up on agreed actions. • Prepare and review briefs, presentations, speeches, and draft talking points working closely with industries, regional teams, other VPUs, and communications teams. • Closely interact with the IFC Management Team Advisors, as well as with the Front Offices of the IBRD RVPs in charge of the Middle East, Central Asia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, and keep the VP informed of important issues. • Maintain regular contact both informally and formally with a wide range of staff, including directors and managers, to stay abreast of emerging issues requiring attention, and establish a program of systematic interaction and follow-up with staff. • When required to do so, assist the Vice President with communications and conferences. • Maintain regular contact with ED advisors to stay abreast of emerging issues requiring the VP's attention. Selection Criteria • At least 15 years of investing and/ or strategic management consulting experience with a minimum of 8 years of experience at IFC and a master's degree in business administration, Economics, or Finance. • Flawless integrity, and highest ethical standards. • Knowledge of IFC's operations, strategy, products, corporate priorities, and financials. • Prior experience advising senior management in a private company or an international financial institution such as IFC. • Proven ability to produce high-quality work with very short deadlines, to effectively prioritize work among multiple competing demands, and to adapt to unexpected work demands. • Proven ability to work independently, with demonstrated organizational, analytical, and logistical skills, with an eye for detail. • Strong understanding of the private sector, development gaps, and IFC investment priorities, including in IDA and FCS. • Prior experience in leading investments, including in at least one country in the MCT Region at IFC and/or in the private sector. • Good understanding and hands-on experience in equity and quasi-equity investments. • Prior experience at IFC with quality control for investment projects; pipeline and portfolio analysis. • Prior experience at IFC with a corporate briefing to senior management. • The capacity to follow up systematically and efficiently on a broad set of initiatives and decisions. • Ability to make fair, well-reasoned, independent, and transparent decisions. • Strong analytical and operational skills; capacity to identify risks that could negatively impact CMCVPU's program performance/volume. • Excellent understanding of the cascade approach and good knowledge of WBG operations involving IBRD or IDA, IFC – including lessons learned and success stories including in FCS countries. • Strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with creating business in IDA and FCS countries, including working experience with investment projects or analytical work. • Good understanding of the climate change agenda. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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IFCa member of the World Bank Groupis the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. IFC is recruiting a Portfolio Analyst for its Africa Infrastructure department. The hiring group is responsible for sourcing and executing investment transactions in the power, utilities, logistics, telecoms, municipal finance, and transportation sectors in Johannesburg, South Africa or Cairo, Egypt. The Portfolio Analyst works closely with IFC's Investment Officers (IOs), who are responsible for the origination, negotiation, structuring, and subsequent supervision of the IFC's investment projects. This position is expected to cover all infrastructure sectors with a focus on investment portfolio supervision and portfolio administration, and is based in Cairo, Egypt. Duties and Accountabilities: • Provide analytical support to the Portfolio Leads to monitor portfolio compliance, operational risk and overall performance of client portfolio companies as well as client interaction on a day-to-day basis; • Preparation of the Quarterly Portfolio Review presentation for Portfolio Review Meetings and relevant material for other Compliance Meetings which includes but not limited to: extract data from different sources, constant communication with other supporting units to obtain relevant information, preparation of data analysis, tables, graphs, and circulation of the presentation for review and final management approval; • Support the completion of IRP and quarterly valuation exercises; • Assist in the preparation of quarterly dividend reports, annual dividend projections, equity sales plan, and update the system as needed; • Provide support to the unit on the quarterly loan loss reserve meetings; • Conduct financial analysis and research of portfolio issues; • Monitor portfolio projects in terms of internal risk assessment and compliance as well as client interaction on a day-to-day basis • Support ad-hoc requests such as gathering information and data analysis on the industry/sector companies and regional/country exposures including comparative analysis per the request of portfolio IOs and management; • Assist in the preparation of project supervision related documents under close guidance from the relevant portfolio IOs; act as the 'go-to' person for data/research and all relevant IT systems; • Support the preparation of amendments/waivers / consents and/or circulation of workflows; • Oversee the project closure monthly exercise; • Track compliance of the insurance and environmental requirement for all portfolio clients in coordination with the Investment Support Unit. Set up quarterly review meetings to address deficiencies; • Monitor the Project Handover process and maintain our internal records up to date; • Provide oversight to clients' compliance with reporting requirements, ensure proper filing, and submit monthly reminders on upcoming due reports to the portfolio IOs; • Prepare monthly statistics on reporting compliance tracking, insurance and handover status for the management's review; • Review, analyze and provide feedback on the Departmental Scorecard results; • Track and record the development impact of portfolio projects. Preparation and quality control of AIMM scores and Additionality on a yearly basis, preparation of reports as needed, constant communication with the AIMM team, Measurement Specialists and portfolio IOs; • Knowledge management and retention, application of best practices and IFC standards across teams in the regional and local environment. Act as the primary point of contact for key matters related to policies, procedures and systems; • Provide analytical support to process improvements and related IT initiatives; • Assist Portfolio Leads in oversight and guidance to the Portfolio Assistants, with a view to foster solid teamwork; • Act as Information Quality Steward for the Department. Selection Criteria • A bachelor's or equivalent degree with a specialization in Finance, Business, or Economics - enrollment in the CFA program is a plus; • At least 2 years of experience with a development finance institution, a commercial bank, a financial institution or a private equity firm, with a proven track record, including experience creating financial models (experience in portfolio supervision and demonstrated knowledge of IFC's portfolio procedures, processes and portfolio databases will be a plus); • Proficiency in the use of Excel and PowerPoint; • Superior administration, organizational and time management skills; • High level of accuracy and attention to detail with sound analytical skills; • Ability gather and organize information and present findings in a concise format; • Ability to think independently, proactively address clients' needs, analyze problems, identify and take lead on defining appropriate solutions; • Good interpersonal communication, strong written and oral communications skills; • Genuine commitment to development and to the World Bank Group and IFC's mission, strategy and values; • Demonstrated teamwork skills with ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries; • High level of discretion and confidentiality; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; fluency in other languages (French) is a plus [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. The Trade and Supply Chain Department (CTS) is one of the industry groups at IFC, with both investment and advisory services delivered to IFC's clients through IFC's global network. IFC's priorities in Trade are: (i) grow investment and advisory solutions in all regions it operates in, while achieving strong profitability and development impact (ii) build new and nurture existing client relationships to make IFC the preferred partner for key clients (iii) manage portfolio of assets for strong profitability and impact; (iv) support local companies, while improving transparency and corporate governance; (v) catalyze foreign investment, including mobilizing B loans, parallel loans, and other forms of capital mobilization; (vi) introduce and develop new financial solutions, products and platforms; (vii) build long-term partnerships with strong regional players; (viii) develop client, sector and country-level solutions through interventions that can be scaled and replicated; and (ix) be a thought leader and innovator of products and client solutions globally. Global trade is an engine of growth that creates jobs, reduces poverty, and increases economic opportunities. It is a key driver of integration and opportunities for local enterprises in emerging markets and developing countries. Financing trade is fundamental to the movement of goods at all stages of the supply chain and can have a strong development impact in developing countries. IFC's trade finance programs offer guarantees, risk-sharing facilities, loans, and other structured products to support trade in emerging markets. Through these various products, IFC has supported more than 400 financial institutions and thousands of underlying companies in more than 100 countries across all regions of the globe. To date, IFC's Trade and Supply Chain Finance has supported over $200 billion in global trade, all of which is directly linked to the movement of specific goods across emerging market borders. The Trade and Supply Chain Department manages all of IFC's trade finance-related products and programs and develops new products for the benefit of all IFC clients. CTS has been implementing a number of trade finance and working capital solutions including structured trade and commodity finance, as part of IFC's multi-faceted response to financial crises with an initial focus on supporting critical commodities, such as soft and energy commodities, providing financing along the value chains to traders, producers, processors and buyers. CTS is seeking an Investment Officer responsible for implementing and monitoring the Global Supply Chain Finance (GSCF), the Global Trade Liquidity Program (GTLP) and Commodity Trade & Structured Finance initiatives. The Investment Officer will be based in Washington, DC. Duties and Accountabilities: The Investment Officer will be responsible for developing and executing a wide variety of CTS long-term transactions (ie. GTLP, GSCF). As IFC's CTS works collaboratively with groups from across the organization, including financial institutions, manufacturing and infrastructure teams, the Investment Officer will be responsible for leading and coordinating the activities of multidisciplinary teams across regions through all stages of the business The Investment Officer is expected to: • Business Development: Together with Industry Investment Officers, Trade Finance Officers, and Regional staff, originate and assess opportunities, identify bankable projects in target regions, particularly IDA countries, grow and develop new business transactions. Develop and guide teams in the preparation of pitchbooks and client proposals in support of new business; • Structuring and Negotiation: Structure complex facilities according to in-depth knowledge, understanding, and assessment of sectors, clients, commodities, securities and country risks. Negotiate terms with clients, internal and external stakeholders and partners, including senior management of IFC and clients (CEO, CFO). Prepare client/partner presentations and support their decision-making at key transaction stages; • Deal Execution: Lead transaction team from initiation, due diligence to internal approvals, processing of transactional and structured trade facilities, actively handling key work and directing and coordinating work of other team members from multiple departments. Take responsibility and accountability for transaction-related decisions and relationships; • Transaction Management: Deliver all transactions and accountabilities of the role efficiently, on a timely and expeditious basis and using best practice standards. Ensure that defined transactional requirements recorded in the documentation are executed accordingly. Monitor the portfolio and report development results internally and externally; and • Mentor and coach the activities of junior trade analysts, provide expert advice, and share experiences. Selection Criteria • Master's degree in finance, business, or other related areas; accreditation as a CFA or CPA is considered a plus. • Minimum 7 years of experience in finance, structured finance, with expertise in banking and/or financial institutions, with a proven track record managing transactions and client relationships. • Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information. Knowledge and experience in global financial markets including expertise in emerging markets. • Advanced financial, credit and risk evaluation skills, with demonstrated ability to structure and negotiate a variety of complex financial instruments. • Demonstrated strong written, presentation, and communications skills and ability to synthesize and present information effectively and tailored to different audiences in English. Candidates with fluency in French or Spanish preferred • Excellent organizational skills and capacity to follow up systematically and efficiently on a broad set of initiatives and decisions to deliver high-quality work on schedule. Ability to anticipate, coordinate and prioritize high work volumes in an action-oriented manner. • Leadership experience in managing teams, delegating workload, providing direction, training and mentoring of junior staff, and working with autonomy in multicultural teams and across boundaries. • Ability to interpret complex data, assimilate information from a wide range of sources, develop innovative solutions, and make recommendations with incomplete information when necessary. • Excellent business judgment and problem-solving skills to identify issues, present creative, practical solutions, make and commit to sound decisions, anticipating short and long-term implications. • High degree of diplomacy and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients, staff and managers at all levels. Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information. • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; and • Experience in sustainable and/or climate finance is a plus. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. 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IFCa member of the World Bank Groupis the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$ 43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. IFC's Treasury Client Solutions Department is a client-facing transaction-structuring and execution team that provides IFC's clients with innovative fixed-income solutions. The group has global responsibility for derivative transactions, structured products, local currency solutions, and debt capital markets solutions. The department is looking to appoint an skilled finance professional to join the EMEA team, covering markets in Africa, Middle East, Europe and Central Asia. The individual would co-lead IFC's fixed-income business delivery for complex projects and programs in the area of structured finance, debt capital markets, and local currency financing, and assume shared responsibility for building business growth. The position is currently based in Nairobi, Kenya. Duties and Accountabilities: • Develop, structure, price and execute fixed income transactions for IFC's clients involving structured products, capital markets instruments, local currency financing, and fixed-income derivatives; • Co-lead complex client projects and programs for selected products and markets; • Help expand IFC's range of suitable solutions, including innovative structured products and local currency financing, in frontier markets; • Identify business opportunities and contribute to business development and innovation together with relevant teams (including investment departments, credit, legal, blended finance, upstream, and other relevant functions); • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including regulators, government entities, investors, global and regional bank counterparts, and capital market firms; • Provide product expertise, advice and training, and help others learn and deliver; • Co-lead relevant initiatives and contribute to the development of relevant policies, frameworks, processes and methodologies, and inform corporate decision-making within areas of responsibility; • Assume responsibility for business delivery, managing risks, and ensuring that outcomes are aligned with IFC's strategy; and • Represent the department in relevant internal and external working groups and conferences. Selection Criteria • MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Financial Mathematics, Statistics or related area; • At least 7 years of relevant work experience in fixed income with a focus on emerging markets, including recent market experience in structured finance and/or debt capital markets transaction execution; • Deep theoretical and practical understanding of fixed income derivatives including relevant regulations, and experience with structured products (e.g. securitizations, capital relief, portfolio guarantees etc.); • Well-rounded business judgment, strong negotiation, structuring, and problem-solving skills, and solid track record in closing structured finance and other fixed income transactions; • Proven ability to provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams; • Highly motivated, results-oriented team player with an enthusiasm to work on complex products, a "can do" attitude and ability to collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries; • Proven ability to foster open discussions across boundaries, encouraging a learning culture and provide a safe environment for the exchange of ideas; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong ability to describe complex concepts, approaches, and lessons learned in a manner that is relevant and understandable for clients and stakeholders; and • Flexibility and willingness to work in different time zones as required in a global team. 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IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org. The Financial Institution Group (FIG) is one of IFC's key Departments responsible for a significant portion of IFC's business volume, profitability, and development reach, approximately 40%. FIG engages in a wide range of sub-sectors including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas. The FIG's Latin America and the Caribbean team (FIG LAC) is based across the LAC region with main hubs and locations in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Sao Paulo. The team members work on both new business development and processing, and portfolio management across the region. FIG is seeking to hire an Associate Investment Officer based in Lima, Peru. AIO are responsible for the design, negotiation, structuring, and subsequent supervision of the Corporation's investment projects. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop a thorough understanding of the relevant sector (Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services) and support the team in developing strong relationships with key counterparts in the private sector. • Collaborate in developing client strategies and engagement plans and pitchbooks for relevant sectors and countries. • Proactively identify potential investment partners and opportunities based on industry experience, reputation, market potential, financial capability, and strategic fit. • Assess the attractiveness of specific investment opportunities with a strong focus on credit quality and development impact and make recommendations to IFC's management. • Execute loan, equity, and mezzanine financings including processing mandates, conducting due diligences, structuring deals, and negotiating terms and documentation. • Monitor clients' compliance with the terms of investment agreements, prepare timely supervision reports, identify early warning signs, and, when necessary, formulate/implement strategies for work-outs, restructurings or rescheduling. • Provide high-quality client service throughout the project cycle from transaction sourcing and processing to supervision. • Coordinate closely with upstream, advisory and environmental & social teams to add value to our clients' businesses. • Perform analytical work (due diligence, financial modeling, preparation of pricing comparability data) as input to designing and considering structuring options. • Draft memos and process simple waivers, amendments, and ESAMs based on guidance from a more senior investment officer. • Perform analytical work (due diligence, financial modeling, preparation of pricing comparability data) as input to designing and considering restructuring options. • Gather and summarize information on sectors and countries in support of portfolio team. • Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of financial, operational, development impact, and market information as well as relevant ES&G matters. Coordinate with the client to obtain needed information. • Analyze financial statements and projections, build financial models, and run sensitivities, with accountability for factual accuracy. • Gather and summarize project, sector, and country benchmarking information to be used to capture lessons learned, with accountability for factual accuracy. • Identify key stakeholders (government, development partners, WBG) as input to business development and client engagement planning. • Look at prior transactions and track record with specific clients to develop input to future business possibilities. • Perform credit and integrity risk rating assessments, covenant compliance reviews (debt), and valuations (equity), and monitor changes to risk flags for determining performance assigned to a portfolio, with supervision. • Gather and analyze data to support assessment of project development impact. • Prepare industry and market research as input to Country Private Sector Diagnostics. • Research prospective client companies or governments for alignment with IFC strategic, financial, and integrity criteria. Selection Criteria • Master's degree in a related field and at least of 4-8 years of relevant experience. Related fields of education include business, finance, or economics or an area of expertise specific to a sector, subject matter, or industry specialty. Relevant experience could include a proven track record in business consulting or investment banking, or operational experience in the sector or technical or professional field. • Basic understanding of how specific investments or advisory transactions in different industries and sectors impact economic, market, and social development, and how to use mapping methodology to assess market conditions, gaps, and business opportunities. • Stay abreast of sector, country or region trends and key players. • Demonstrates active listening skills by being attentive and listening to others in order to identify client and stakeholder needs. • Demonstrate diplomacy and responsiveness in interactions with others. • Able to form relationships with counterparts and mid-level clients and stakeholders to exchange information needed for transaction or portfolio processing. • Write in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner. • Distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations. • Utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data. • Demonstrate attention to detail. • Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis. • Ability to analyze and synthesize debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparables. • Demonstrated skill in financial statement analysis, accounting, finance, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making. • Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, thoughtful scenario analysis, and diligence in the quality of one's own work. • Fully understands the financial aspects of investment or advisory transactions, including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of company or project opportunity. • Demonstrate basic understanding of different facets of operations throughout the project management life cycle. • Ability to highlight connections among relevant operations projects, programs, and initiatives. • Fundamental knowledge of IFC systems. • Fluency in English, both verbal and written skills. • Proficiency in Spanish preferred. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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Purpose of Job The Associate for Impact Methodology & Blended Finance is part of the Impact department and plays a role in implementing the Bank's mandate to promote transition in the EBRD's countries of operations (COOs). Working in close cooperation with Donor Partnerships and the Banking Department, the Associate is responsible for contributing to the improvements and implementation of the methodology for impact assessment and monitoring of activities supported by donor funds, including the necessary systems and processes, and coordinates the team's input to the weekly governance and approval process of such activities. In coordination with the other team members in the Impact department, the post holder assists in running an integrated system of ex-ante assessment, monitoring, self-evaluation and knowledge management to maximise the impact of the Bank's activities and ensure a compelling and credible communication of that impact, including to donors. Accountabilities & Responsibilities - Drives the development of an improved methodology for assessment and monitoring of donor funded activities, used for capacity building or policy engagements, consistent with the one used for investment activities. - Co-ordinates Impact's input to the approval process for TCs (?Grant Review?), with a focus on the impact and results of TCs and ensuring consistent application of the methodology, that results matrices meet Bank's requirements, and liaising with Donor Partnerships on compliance with donor indicators (if any). - Supports sector impact economists in reviewing investment proposals as part of the investment approval process (OpsCom/SBIC), including the assessment on whether transactional TCs are critical for supporting the transition impact objectives for de-risking the transaction, helping with their prioritisation. - In collaboration with Donor Partnerships, contributes to a close collaboration with the IT and Data Management on system improvements, including new functionalities and automation, to ensure development of efficient and effective systems and processes for impact and results assessment of donor funded activities (e.g. TCs and other concessional products) during approval process, as well as their monitoring and reporting ex-post. - Develops and disseminates the necessary guidance on the best practices in results frameworks for donor funded activities, including ?Integrated Results Matrix?, and delivery of training on their application across the Bank. - Supports discussions with donors on issues related to overall results frameworks and indicators, such as ensuring fit with and compliance to the EBRD's results architecture and Compendium of Indicators, (while the latter reflects in Donor Funds Library indicators or proxies), thus helping in ensuring quality donor reporting for all donor funded activities. - Assists in coordination with Donor Partnerships, improvements in reporting of donor funded activities, including policy level results, through the Impact report and a dedicated portal on EBRD website (and Policy Platform), to facilitate a compelling and credible communication of impact to all stakeholders. - In collaboration with Donor Partnerships, contributes to ensure quality donor reporting, providing results and aggregated data from systems for TC activities. - Provides ad-hoc support to the Director, Deputy Director and Associate Director, as required. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications - A postgraduate degree in economics or related field from a leading university. - Demonstrated sector knowledge and work gained through full-time employment in a relevant governmental institution, consultancy, think tank, international organisation or academia. - Proven and strong analytical and quantitative skills, including knowledge of Excel. Experience with other database/analytical software and information providers (e.g. Bloomberg, World Bank WDI, etc) would be an advantage. - Experience with and knowledge of results-based management approaches and systems is an advantage. - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English at the standard required for a professional publication, official documents and official representation. - Knowledge of an additional language, which is spoken in EBRD countries of operation, is an advantage. - Ability to communicate well at all levels and operate sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations with internal/external clients and colleagues. - A positive attitude to problem solving, identifying solutions and finding ways to overcome obstacles, if need be through compromise and consensus building. - Keen interest and experience in working on development challenges; familiarity with the EBRD countries of operations and work or study experience in the region is helpful. What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. 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](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. About this position We are looking for a proactive, creative and committed Treasury & Risk Senior Specialist – Derivatives Risk Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for risk management of the Bank's derivatives portfolio. You will work in Treasury Risk Management, part of the Risk Management department. Treasury risk management is responsible for overseeing risks in the Bank's derivatives portfolio and investment book. What you'll do: The candidate will lead the development of innovative and effective risk management solutions to support the Bank's treasury risk management activities in a highly complex and dynamic financial market environment. S/he will implement work programs and projects to strengthen the framework for measuring, assessing and managing treasury risks, including but not limited to the functions listed below: - Formulate effective risk guidelines and limits for the derivatives portfolio consistent with Board approved policies and advise if current risk limits and metrics should be revised in response to changing market conditions or business needs. - Lead the assessment and monitoring of derivative portfolio risks, applying metrics and tools for scenario analysis and stress testing to enable senior management to have a comprehensive view of risk positions, market conditions, and the impact of new initiatives. - Define and enhance stress scenarios for the derivatives portfolio and assess their appropriateness to facilitate understanding of extreme risks and associated implications. - Coordinate with Finance Department (Treasury Division) and RMG/RMT quantitative staff in leveraging the use of risk analytics including potential future exposure, credit and funding value adjustment, risk capital and others to enhance transparency in derivative pricing costs and to help facilitate exposure optimization. - Collaborate with RMG/RMT quantitative staff in assessing the risks of derivative structures (including complex local currency transactions) used in the Bank's investment, borrowing and asset/liability management operations. - Manage the derivative collateral management function, determining appropriate valuations and collateral requirements, and ensuring timely posting of collateral by counterparties. - Negotiate credit elements of ISDA Master Agreements with IDB counterparties, sovereign governments, and corporate entities. - Lead market surveillance efforts to evaluate developments in global macro-economic factors, and relevant asset types and sectors that may impact the risk profile of the derivatives portfolio. - Collaborate with joint RMG and Treasury working groups involved in the analysis of select securities or counterparties of concern and recommend ways of mitigating risks identified. - Manage processes and use of analytical tools by junior staff in carrying out tasks related to investment portfolio performance measurement and derivatives valuation and risk measurement. - Lead working groups and teams involved in implementing various treasury risk management projects and initiatives. - Provide technical guidance to more junior staff, coaching and mentoring them to build technical expertise. - Build on best practices and maintain internal networks to enhance risk awareness and expand knowledge in the Treasury and Risk area of expertise. Represent RMG internally and externally. - Work independently with minimal oversight. - Education: Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or a related discipline. Additional Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred. - Experience: [i] Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Treasury, capital markets, portfolio management, or in managing risks of fixed income and derivative portfolios; [ii] outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, with a clear ability to add value to the risk management process through creative thinking and in-depth and disciplined analyses; [iii] proven ability to apply broad and deep knowledge of international financial markets and products to address the financial risks of multi-currency investment, funding, and derivative portfolios; [iv] seasoned in the use of financial models as well as quantitative techniques; [v] knowledge of relevant banking regulation, including regulatory frameworks such as Basel III; [vi] experience in the negotiation of master netting and collateral agreements such as ISDA, CSA, or financial contracts, desirable; [vii] demonstrated ability to lead project teams and risk management functions; [viii] ability to draft well-written, coherent analyses and proposals to senior management and to engage senior decision-makers on complex risk issues. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present complex and technical issues in simple terms. - Ability to lead project teams and risk management functions. - Advanced computer skills, with familiarity with specialized risk models or systems a plus. - Languages: Fluency in English is required. Additional knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese or French is preferred. Key Skills Core Competencies - Collaboration, Teamwork and Inclusion: Works cooperatively with others independent of background (e.g., gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, background, perspective) or organizational role, and takes a team-based and inclusive approach to projects and decision making. - Innovation and Creativity: Develops imaginative ideas and solutions through creativity, experimentation and critical thinking. - Communication and Influence: Communicates effectively and leverages relationships and strategies to influence others. - Client Focus: Understands client needs and provides services that meet their expectations for quality and performance; meets the Bank's expectations for ethical behavior. Technical Competencies - Quantitative Analysis: Uses analytical tools and mathematical processes to empirically analyze and evaluate data and information. - Qualitative Analysis: Investigates beyond numbers through research and intuition to determine the reasonableness of information used for decision-making. - Financial Market Knowledge: Understands financial market dynamics, products and economics and their implications for financial and risk management. - Financial Operations: Researches, analyzes, inputs and reports information on the origination, execution and monitoring of financial operations. - Systems and Applications Knowledge: Leverages systems and applications knowledge to enter data, process transactions, conduct relevant analyses, and generate reports. - Risk Awareness: Understands, analyzes, acts on and communicates risks by applying appropriate controls and risk mitigation procedures. - Business Acumen: Demonstrates an understanding of own functional area, the business of the Department and the IDB's needs and priorities. Understands and applies knowledge of IDB strategies, business priorities and policies to accomplish goals and execute on business area work program. Requirements - Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our [48-member countries](https://www.iadb.org/en/about-us/how-are-we-organized?open_accordion=9). We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. - Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. Type of contract and duration - International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. What we offer The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include: - A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net- of-tax basis - Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave - Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program which covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. - Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. - We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, when it applies - Hybrid and flexible work schedules - Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for employees. - Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others. - Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others. Our culture At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application. Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application. About the IDB Group The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean. About IDB The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region. 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Organizational Setting 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 External Relations and Governance Department (ERG), comprising the Communications Division (COM), the Global Engagement Partnership and Resource Mobilization Division (GPR) and the Office of the Secretary (SEC), leads IFAD's public and political advocacy, including engagement with Member States and other stakeholders through global policy engagement and other global processes. The Global Engagement, Partnership and Resource Mobilization (GPR) Division is part of the External Relations and Governance Department (ERG) and has a specific focus on global engagement, partnerships (including with the private sector, foundations, bilateral and multilateral organizations), and on driving the resource mobilization efforts with traditional and non-traditional donors and partners. Within this framework, the GPR Division addresses three main functions: (i) Global engagement and multilateral relations; (ii) South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC); and (iii) replenishment, resource mobilization and advocacy. The mission of the Global Engagement, Partnership and Resource Mobilization Division (GPR) is to enhance IFAD's contribution to inclusive and sustainable rural transformation and Agenda 2030 through strengthening global engagement, partnerships, and resource mobilization. The Global Engagement, Partnership and Resource Mobilization Division (GPR) has decentralized Liaison Offices:(a) The Americas Liaison Office (ALO) with two offices based in Washington and New York, United States of America(b) The Saudi Arabia Liaison Office (SLO) with one office based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(c) The Japan Liaison Office (JLO) with one office based in Yokohama, Japan. The Senior Partnership Officer works under the direct supervision of the Chief, Partnership Officer. Job Role Senior Partnership Officers are experts and knowledge builders in their focus areas. They provide technical expertise and substantive contributions reflecting new approaches which materially expand the range of services or programmes delivered to closely support internal and external stakeholders, including Partnership Officers. Senior Partnership Officers work collaboratively with other colleagues across the GPR Division to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support. The purpose of the Senior Partnership Officer position is to establish and nurture corporate level collaboration with key stakeholders. It may also serve as focal point and resource for GPR colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership and global policy development. The Senior Partnership Officer is assigned to a focus-area portfolio, such as civil society and/or relations with high level committees/organizational relations (e.g. CFS, G20 and RBA), with the objective of engaging IFAD in global policy processes to create an enabling environment for investments in inclusive and sustainable rural transformation. The incumbent works across GPR organizational units with cross-functional key partner management teams to leverage relationship management skills, assets and, most importantly, professional social networks. The key result is to ensure greater visibility and influence for IFAD in support of its mission. Key Functions and Results 1. PROMOTING, ADVOCATING AND COMMUNICATING DIVISIONAL PRIORITIES: The Senior Partnership Officer manages and communicates knowledge for increased support of traditional and non-traditional donors, taking into account IFAD's Strategic Framework and Programme of Work, setting clear quantitative targets to evaluate for results-focused partnerships capable of supporting IFAD's mandate and resource mobilization objectives. They act with credible technical authority by facilitating and participating in consultations and coordination meetings and ad hoc visits with external stakeholders at all levels, as required. 2. IMPLEMENTING PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIES: The Senior Partnership Officer collaborates with internal stakeholders to strengthen IFAD's approach to partnerships. In particular, They assist the Programme Management Department (PMD), Country Directors (CDs) and Heads of Multi-Country Offices (MCOs) in mainstreaming partnerships with traditional and non-traditional donors by providing them with substantial technical advice and recommendations. The Senior Partnership Officer tracks progress under engagement strategies, builds institutional capacity and knowledge for its partnership performance, and ensures the development of efficient approaches for implementing partnership strategies. The incumbent negotiates new Partnership and Grant Agreements. 3. MANAGING TECHNICAL EXPERTISE OF GLOBAL POLICY ENGAGEMENT, SSTC, REPLENISHMENT, RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND ADVOCACY: The Senior Partnership Officer is responsible for contributing and providing senior expertise to the development and implementation of corporate strategies for engagement in global policy debates. The incumbent is responsible for IFAD's engagement in SSTC and other policy dialogue relative to IFAD's mandate, and produces an annual assessment of achievements in the fora for which they have responsibility, including replenishment, resource mobilization and advocacy. 4. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Senior Partnership Officer is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This includes: (a) People Management through support to the recruitment of staff within the team, capacity building, coaching and mentoring of new and/or more junior staff, as well as supervision and evaluation of performance of consultants and staff under their purview; and (b) Resource Management, by providing strategic and technical advice for Knowledge and Content Management. Position specifics: The Senior Partnership Officer provides technical expertise and substantive contributions in planning, implementing and following up on the Fund's replenishment processes, as well as in developing the Fund's corporate resource mobilisation strategies. Key Performance Indicators The Senior Partnership Officer has credible authoritative capacity with independent technical responsibility for the technical areas which they are leading. The incumbent works with minimal supervision and is expected to pursue new areas of activities going beyond established procedures or models. The Senior Partnership Officer also monitors and guides the work of other Partnership Officers, external consultants and assistants within the team, and participates as technical expert in group meetings and consultations with external stakeholders and collaborators at all levels. The Senior Partnership Officer exercises independence and initiative within their portfolio. Decisions are made on the research or analytical strategies to be followed in resolving problems of concern in the technical areas. Position specifics: The Senior Partnership Officer is responsible for: - Independently providing technical solutions and proposals on how to improve the Replenishment processes as well as IFAD's resource mobilisation strategies more broadly. - Supervising the Partnership Analyst responsible for Replenishment processes. Working Relationships The Senior Partnership Officer, as authority in the subject field, typically provides technical and managerial leadership to the substantive development and execution of the assigned technical area, including providing: (i) managerial direction to Partnership Officers and assistants within the team; and (ii) effective representation with external stakeholders and collaborators. Internally, the Senior Partnership Officer collaborates with internal stakeholders to strengthen IFAD's approach to partnerships, global policy engagement, SSTC, replenishment, resource mobilization and advocacy. The Senior Partnership Officer engages with the global community, the private sector and development finance institutions, and contributes to shaping pro-poor global and regional policies, broadening IFAD visibility and helping position the Fund within the global agricultural and rural architecture. Position specifics: The Senior Partnership Officer provides managerial direction to the GPR's Partnership Officers on Replenishment and builds effective relationships with key stakeholders including member states, multilateral development banks and other stakeholders. 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: - Level - Advanced university degree - Areas - international development, international relations, political science or other job-related field. - Degree must be from an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php . Experience: - At least eight (8) years of progressively relevant experience is required. - Three (3) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scale . - Position-specific experience: Experience in providing strategic policy advisory services and relationships building with progressively responsible supervisory experience is highly desirable. Successful track record in establishing, building and managing partnerships with various stakeholders. Knowledge of development finance systems is desirable. Languages: - Required English (4 – Excellent) - Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic Skills: - Evidence-based policy: Know-how in the formulation of concrete and actionable policy recommendations based on hard evidence (going beyond simple data interpretation) - Advocacy: Know-how in advocacy, to maintain and promote constructive dialogue around IFAD¿s vision to external actors - IFAD partners: Knowledge of IFAD's partners' functioning and mandate , such as the public sector (e.g. governments and policy, institutions and system), non-state actors (NGOs, CSOs, Foundations, etc.) and private sector actors - Marketing: Know-how in marketing and communication resource mobilization strategies for IFIs and international public bodies - 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. - Resource mobilization: Know-how in resource mobilization strategies (including marketing and communication) for IFI, international public bodies and within the UN - 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.) - Policy dialogue: Know-how in the representation of IFAD as a trusted and strategic partner, advocating and promoting IFAD's mandate and vision; effective consultations with IFAD counterparts - like ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil society - Change management: Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-oriented - 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 - Interpersonal skills: Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others (e.g. visitors, clients, callers, etc.), including senior individuals (e.g. high-level meeting participants) - Problem solving: Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategies - 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 - Strategic mindset: Proactive, ongoing identification of strategic opportunities, potential synergies and partnerships - 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.) Other Information IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD. IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation in line with its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and the Policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.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=1611326846000 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](https://www.ifad.org/en/careers/compensation-and-benefits) on our website. 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Organizational Setting 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 Financial Management Services Division (FMD) 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. Senior Regional FM Officers work under the direct supervision of the Director FMD but receive an overall strategic, policy and management guidance from the Senior Financial Management Officer. They have dual reporting line to the Regional Director(s) of the projects and programmes to which the incumbent has an allocated portfolio for activities not linked to financial management compliance. Job Role The Senior Regional FM Officers at this level manage a complete financial operation, encompassing a wide variety of funding sources, a large volume of transactions and extensive dispersed activities. They work in close collaboration with the Regional director, Country Directors (CD), and other programme management and technical staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical support and provision of programme development support. They are typically accountable for the regional work plan establishment and supervision of a team of Finance Professionals and/or Assistants. The incumbent is embedded in the regional financial management team, and works in close collaboration with the Regional and Country Directors, as well as other programme management and technical staff including procurement officers to ensure consistency, cohesion, and synergy in the application of technical support and provision of programme development support. Senior Regional FM Officers will travel extensively within the region and other international travel to perform the work of the Organization as they oversee financial management portfolios directly. Key Functions and Results 1.FINANCE PRACTICE LEADER: The Senior Regional FM Officer is accountable for technical leadership in her/his operational area at the regional level ensuring compliance with financial principles and concepts, policies, regulations and rules as well as for soundness of judgement and conclusions. The Senior Regional FM Officer contributes to the development, implements and monitors the interpretation and application of new financial policies, regulations, rules, practices, procedures and systems to meet the evolving needs of the Fund. The incumbent provides authoritative knowledge of the Fund's governing structure, mandate, long-term business strategy, financial rules and regulations as well as international standards in auditing and accounting and public financial management. The incumbent enhances accountability in the financial management of IFAD funded programs and projects. 2. FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER: The Senior Regional FM Officer is a credible, trusted partner to the portfolios served. The incumbent contributes directly to the development of the Fund's financial strategy and plans as well as models a commitment to financial integrity by acting as a responsive and constructive service provider with a focus on results. In all interactions the incumbent promotes the concept of results based management and accountability for the financial resources entrusted to IFAD. 3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: The Senior Regional FM Officer is a team leader with the capacity to develop as well as authoritatively interpret and apply a broad range of international and IFAD financial policies, rules and regulations as well as systems, standards and techniques. Activities performed by all finance occupations include: • contributing to the development and continuous evolution of strategic frameworks; • adapting rules and establishing financial procedures relating to the assigned operation; • creating effective monitoring systems including operational oversight to ensure effective management of assigned operations, including ensuring due regard to segregation of financial tasks as required; • financial reporting and preparing responses for management on queries raised and views expressed by IFAD's Governing Council and other relevant shareholders/partners; • reviewing audit reports and providing guidance to IFAD staff and ministries/ auditors/ projects on sound financial management practices; • leading the preparation of timely, substantive replies to internal and external audit observations concerning the assigned financial operation; • analysing IFAD experience with other IFIs and development organizations to adopt best financial management practices in administering IFAD's financial resources; and • other project financial management activities as per the risk based assurance framework. Representative occupational activities include: • acting as regional focal point and responsible for providing technical leadership to regional and country programmes and project activities; • formally supervising Finance Officers and national officers as relevant who in turn are responsible for managing the full range of loans and grants portfolio(s), as well as managing a regional portfolio directly; • managing portfolios to ensure improved results of the financial management of IFAD projects and programmes in line with the underlying risk based assurance framework and related procedures; • 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. project procurement, flow of funds arrangements, financial reporting, and audit), assessing the appropriate use and reliance on country systems; Advise FM aspects of different instruments and products; • Assesses FM risk ratings and related mitigating actions throughout the project cycle including mitigation measures to be incorporated in financial covenants; • Contributing to legal documents and proposed covenants required to reflect sound FM arrangements. Represents financial matters for IFAD in financing agreement negotiations as part of the Country Management Team; • 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; • Maintaining operational links with borrowers and project staff and cooperating institutions during implementation; • Coordinating financial management dialogue and actions on programmes and projects involving the Fund's operational staff, cooperating institutions, borrowers, co-financiers and projects; • 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; • Participating in and contribute to internal and external meetings, training and events on financial management for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge managemen; • Responsible for contracting of financial management consultants to ensure full coverage of FM activities throughout the project cycle; supervising other junior and support staff and non-staff (including consultants or interns) as relevant; and • Ensuring effective and accountable maintenance of data in the corporate FM systems. 4. AGENT OF CHANGE: The Senior Regional FM Officer understands and applies the principles of change management and proactively serves as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change. The incumbent uses 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 incumbent manages change through consultations with inter-organizational and internal finance colleagues and outreach to client offices 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. 5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Senior Regional FM Officer is typically a team leader with accountability for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This may include: • People Management through work plan development, recruitment, performance and career management of P, GS staff and consultants as relevant as well as learning management establishing learning plans and ensuring staff supervised meet their development needs while meeting the needs of IFAD; • Resource Management by providing strategic and data inputs into the divisional budget preparation exercises; and • Knowledge and Content Management by ensuring o knowledge content within functional area is continuously updated and available to colleagues and clients o best practices are continuously identified, documented and distributed and o appropriate and up-to-date information and learning tools are available to the Fund's managers, supervisors and staff; o and Information Technology Management through leveraging ERP functionality for improved business results, simplification of transaction and reporting processes and improved client services. Key Performance Indicators Senior Regional FM Officers are accountable for authoritative advice and guidance in regard to the Fund's financial policies, regulations and practices and authoritative interpretation to resolve difficult and unusual cases. They make recommendations to senior management on questions of financial policy, including those that may be the subject of inter-organizational consultations. Senior Regional FM Officers are also accountable for leading and ensuring the accuracy of a complete, complex financial operation identified by the variety and number of funding sources, diversity of currencies, and the requirement for producing various reports to legislative bodies, member governments, and others interested in the activities of the Fund. The incumbent achieves finance programme goals and objectives through innovative program design or redesign. The work requires the development of new and/or modifications of existing policies, practices and techniques as well as the review of Finance Officer and Analyst work performed at lower levels, taking corrective and adaptive actions. The incumbent provides technical advice to stakeholders in countries, leads technical discussions and capacity building in countries assigned. The KPIs include efficient performance of assigned finance operations and other responsibilities, technical quality in terms of both substantive depth and adaptive relevance to client needs and customer service approach to problem resolution and team leading characteristics, as well as maintaining data integrity on assigned portfolios. Working Relationships Internally Senior Regional FM Officers are authoritative technical advisers to the Fund's managers, other budget holders and staff in their area of assignment and advocate for accountability and integrity in the allocation and management of the Fund's financial resources. The incumbent manages professionals as relevant and leads to improve relevant policies and procedures. Contacts extend throughout the organization and may include Regional and Country Office management as needed, inlcuding project procurement teams, internal auditors and evaluation Officers. External work relationships for Officers normally require an exchange of information with a range of outside sources including staff from governments, specialized agencies, host agencies, Borrowers and Cooperating institutions, external auditors. External work relationships require collaboration, coordination and partnership building with local counterparts and external stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of financial rules and procedures, with particular reference to the use of donor funding through contacts with Borrowers and Contributing institutions. The incumbent may also represent IFAD and FMD in global technical fora as required. 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: - Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. The advanced university degree may be substituted by a first level university degree and at least four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience over and above - Areas - Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other job related field - Degree must be with an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php Certifications: Professional qualification of Finance, Economics and sustainable Financing or similar professional qualification including CPA, or equivalent from an internationally recognised Insititute of Accountancy is mandatory. Experience: - At least eight years of progressivley 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. - Position-specific experience: 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) - Desirable: Spanish or Arabic - Position specific requirement: Required French (4-Excellent) Skills: Project financial management: Excellent know-how in project financial management, e.g. internal controls, rural investments, project audit and funds flows. Financial reporting & accounting: Strong knowledge of financial reporting, statutory and other reporting as well as advanced application of international accounting and auditing standards, loan credit risk, financial regulations, policies, rules, and procedures applicable to IFAD and International Organizations. Disbursements, Payroll and Payments: Working knowledge of major disbursement modalities and related financial checks required for disbursements of loans and grants, payments, and payroll transactions to reduce risk of error, fraud and non-compliance with rules, arrears, and debt management of loans. 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. Written communication: Aibility 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. Client orientation: String critical thinking combined with communication skills to liaise between the business and technologies to understand business problems and needs, document requirements and idenity solutions. Initiative and good judgments: High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgment (including on security matters). Verbal communication: Clear, succinct, and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced, and diplomatic language. 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. Initiative and good judgment: High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgement (including on security matters). Knowledge of regional dynamics including political, economic, cultural, linguistic, operational and business environment is desirable. Other Information Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD. IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate 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=1611326846000 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](https://www.ifad.org/en/careers/compensation-and-benefits) on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements. [See here](https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://commonsystem.org/cp/calc.asp&data=05|01|j.rostrata@ifad.org|5901d8932a474727948e08db6e890c40|dc231ce49c9443aab3110a314fbce932|0|0|638225307132542718|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=gJVwcUg1nX9D9uCAeg7iqL4LRYZdm4e4HCv2/AeG5sw=&reserved=0). 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 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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