Roster for Programme Officer in multiple duty stations

Organizational Context

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized UN agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger by investing in rural people. The Department for Country Operations (DCO) oversees the origination, design, and management of IFAD investments, including sovereign and non-sovereign operations, as well as non-lending activities within country programmes.

Job Purpose

To coordinate programmes and/or projects within the assigned portfolio, ensuring technical quality, supporting country strategies, managing day-to-day administration and reporting, fostering partnership building, and contributing to policy development and knowledge management.

Responsibilities

Provide country strategy and programme support, including project design, supervision, monitoring, and evaluation; support country office administration and reporting; build partnerships with donors and civil society; contribute to policy development and knowledge management; manage IFAD resources with integrity, transparency, and equity.

Work Experience

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance, development policy, or other job-related fields.

Skills

Knowledge of IFAD's partners (public, non-state, private sectors); outstanding analytical skills; strong time management and ability to meet deadlines; initiative and good judgment; excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; know-how in designing and managing loan and grant operations; expertise in policy dialogue and programme management for agricultural development.

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