Call for Interest - Senior Advisor NSO Transformation and Implementation, Consultancy 6 Months

Organizational Context

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a UN specialized agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger by investing in rural people. The Office of the President and Vice-President (OPV) provides strategic oversight, leadership, and liaison with member states and other international organizations, driving organizational efficiency and strategic initiatives.

Job Purpose

To support the Office of the President and Vice-President in coordinating, guiding, and accelerating the implementation of IFAD's Non-Sovereign Operations (NSO) Transformation Programme, acting as a senior implementation resource and trusted advisor to senior management.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation and operationalization of the redesigned NSO operating model, including deal team structures, project processes, and due diligence; strengthen governance and accountability reforms, clarifying roles and optimizing committee structures; operationalize the redesigned Investment Committee framework; translate strategic risk appetite into practical operating guidance; enhance portfolio supervision and management capabilities; manage organizational change through stakeholder engagement and communication; build institutional capacity through mentoring and knowledge transfer; provide strategic advisory to senior management on NSO implementation, governance, and risk management.

Work Experience

At least 25 years of progressively responsible experience in development finance, private-sector investments, private equity, investment banking, infrastructure finance, or related fields. Extensive experience within multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, or comparable organizations. Demonstrated experience in establishing, restructuring, transforming, managing, supervising, or governing non-sovereign investment portfolios, private equity funds, investment funds, financial institutions, or comparable investment platforms. Significant experience across the full investment lifecycle (origination, due diligence, structuring, approval, supervision, portfolio management, restructuring, recovery). Demonstrated experience in governance, investment committee processes, risk management, and institutional strengthening. Proven experience supporting organizational transformation programs, implementation of institutional reforms, and management of organizational and cultural change. Strong understanding of three-lines-of-defence frameworks and investment governance. Experience operating effectively at Board, senior management, and government levels.

Skills

Excellent communication, facilitation, and drafting skills.

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