This job is based in Cairo, Egypt. 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 local, national and international levels for policies that contribute to rural transformation. The Office of Technical Delivery is responsible for providing expert technical guidance to IFAD teams engaged in the design and implementation of projects and programmes to deliver the high technical quality investments that facilitate rural transformation, and which comply with IFAD's mandate and operational policies. The Office ensures IFAD applies and disseminates state of the art knowledge in its investments and evidence on strategic themes and encourages the innovative application of global knowledge and evidence in IFAD investments. This helps countries tackle complex development challenges in fostering inclusive and sustainable rural transformation including mainstreaming areas. The Office of Technical Delivery (OTD) is led by a Managing Director and is comprised of two (2) divisions: the Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division (ECG) and the Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI). The Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI) facilitates improved and efficient delivery of IFAD's corporate mandate, predominantly through the quality of the design and implementation of its policies, country strategies and projects. Key functions and activities of PMI include Quality Enhancement, Policy Engagement, Networking and Strategic Partnerships. PMI's technical mandate covers a range of themes, all of which are key to deliver IFAD's strategic framework, including: agronomy, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture, markets and value chains, agriculture research for development (AR4D), ICT4D, inclusive rural finance (including PARM, INSURED and remittances), rural institutions and farmers organizations, rural infrastructure, water, land and natural resources management. PMI is led by a Divisional Director. Job Role The Senior Technical Specialist serves as IFAD's technical expert in their area of expertise. The position supports country/regional programs by providing state-of-the-art global technical advice throughout the project cycle (strategic and operational), as well as contributes to the corporate agenda, in their technical area of expertise. Within their areas of responsibility, the Senior Technical Specialist exercises a high degree of independence in providing reliable programme delivery. The incumbent at this level performs the full complexity range of work independently, including the analysis and approval of complex and/or precedent setting cases with the aim to ensure cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support. The incumbent works collaboratively with the thematic Technical Specialists, Country Directors (CD)/Heads of Multi-country Offices (MCO) and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support. The SRTS - Markets and Value Chains serves as IFAD's technical expert in the area of value chain development and strengthened access to markets. The incumbent is a professional with strong experience in supporting small farmers- access to markets and inclusive agricultural and food value chain development programmes in developing countries. The incumbent technically supports the corporate agenda and country/regional programs and other IFAD activities by providing state-of-the-art technical support throughout the project cycle (strategic and operational). 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. Areas - Agriculture/rural development; economics, finance, business management, marketing or commerce, agricultural engineering, and other agriculture specializations Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php. Experience: At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in and demonstrated understanding of, development investment projects and interventions in the field of markets and value chains development, of which at least 3 of the 8 years of experience should be at the international level. Proven exprience in the design and coordination of pro-poor value chain development projects leveraging on innovative solutions to emerging issues, including the use of digital/ICT solutions, working with the private sector and developing value chain financing instruments/initiatives and other forms of collaborations with the private sector. Two (2) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope. Field experience in fragility-affected countries would be an asset. Languages: Required: English (4 - Excellent) Desirable: French, Spanish and/or Arabic (3 - Good) Click "Apply" to read the full job description and submit your application. Deadline for applications: 15 July 2025 (23.59 CET Rome) Ref: VA 28224
This job is based in Cairo, Egypt. 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. IFAD invests in rural people to increase agricultural productivity, raise rural incomes, and advocate for policies that contribute to rural transformation at local, national, and international levels. The Office of Technical Delivery provides expert technical guidance to IFAD teams engaged in designing and implementing projects and programmes. The office ensures high-quality investments that facilitate rural transformation and comply with IFAD's mandate and operational policies. It also disseminates state-of-the-art knowledge and evidence on strategic themes to help countries address complex development challenges for inclusive and sustainable rural transformation. The Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI) within the Office focuses on improving the delivery of IFAD's corporate mandate through quality design and implementation of policies, country strategies, and projects. PMI's technical mandate covers various key themes such as agronomy, livestock, markets, value chains, rural finance, rural institutions, and natural resources management. As a Senior Technical Specialist, you will serve as IFAD's technical expert in the area of value chain development and access to markets. You will provide global technical advice throughout the project cycle, support corporate agendas, and contribute to country/regional programs. The role requires a high degree of independence in ensuring reliable programme delivery and coordination with thematic specialists, Country Directors, and other staff for cohesive technical advice application. Requirements: - Education: Advanced university degree in Agriculture/rural development, economics, finance, business management, or related field from an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php. - Experience: Minimum 8 years of professional experience in development investment projects, with at least 3 years at the international level. Experience in value chain development projects, digital/ICT solutions, private sector collaboration, and field experience in fragility-affected countries are desirable. - Languages: Proficiency in English (4 - Excellent) is required, knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic (3 - Good) is desirable. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this position, click "Apply" to access the full job description and submit your application. Deadline for applications: 15 July 2025 (23.59 CET Rome),
This job is based in Rome, Italy. Organizational Setting * This is a two-year fixed-term co-terminus position fully financed with supplementary funds. Contract renewal depends on funding availability and/or duration of the project. There is no guarantee of renewal or conversion into another kind of contract. 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 Department (ERD) leads IFAD's external engagement through public and political advocacy, global policy engagement, partnership building, resource mobilization and strategic communications. ERD also leads IFAD's Replenishment, which is the process through which IFAD mobilizes core funding from Member States and agrees on priorities and targets for the Fund's work during each three-year replenishment period. ERD is led by an Associate Vice President and is comprised of two divisions: Global Engagement Partnership and Resource Mobilization Division (GPR) and the Communications Division (COM), and one initiative: The Food Systems Coordination (FSC). IFAD and the World Bank have been designated as co-leads on the financing agenda for food systems transformation. FSC leads this workstream, including IFAD's engagement in the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and the 3FS tool to measure financial flows to food systems. Job Role The aim of the position is to deepen corporate level collaboration with key stakeholders and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange and policy influence within the scope of assignment. The position may also serve as focal point on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership development. The incumbent works across functional teams at IFAD and with external partners to coordinate the FSC workstream (including preparing briefings, talking points and guidance for management) as well as to provide technical expertise on food systems and develop new approaches which expand the range of services or programmes delivered. The key result is to ensure greater visibility and influence for IFAD in support of its mission. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the IFAD's Director for Food Systems Coordination and work collaboratively with other colleagues across IFAD to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the coordination of their assigned portfolio and the provision of technical support within their assigned portfolios. The key result is to ensure greater visibility and influence for IFAD in support of its mission. They will be working with key partners such the World Bank, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, the Executive Office of the UN Secretary General office, RBAs, other UN agencies, stakeholder's representatives, IFAD senior management and other IFAD Divisions and internal stakeholders. Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Level 1: Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates Managing performance and developing staff - Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectively Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence Team working - Contributes effectively to the team Education: Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. Areas - International development, international relations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Economics etc. Degree must be an accredited institution listed on whed.net/home.php . Experience: At least five (5) years progressively responsible experience in, and demonstrated understanding of, development initiatives in the field of specialization. Three (3) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope. Experience in international policy frameworks related to global environment, natural resource management and rural development is an asset Languages: Required: English (4 - Excellent) Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic Click "Apply" to read the full job description and submit your application. Deadline for applications: 17th September 2025 (23.59 CET Rome) Ref: VA 30628
This job is based in Rome, Italy. Organizational Setting This is a two-year fixed-term co-terminus position fully financed with supplementary funds. Contract renewal depends on funding availability and/or duration of the project. There is no guarantee of renewal or conversion into another kind of contract. 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 programs 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 Department (ERD) leads IFAD's external engagement through public and political advocacy, global policy engagement, partnership building, resource mobilization, and strategic communications. ERD also leads IFAD's Replenishment, which is the process through which IFAD mobilizes core funding from Member States and agrees on priorities and targets for the Fund's work during each three-year replenishment period. ERD is led by an Associate Vice President and is comprised of two divisions: Global Engagement Partnership and Resource Mobilization Division (GPR) and the Communications Division (COM), and one initiative: The Food Systems Coordination (FSC). IFAD and the World Bank have been designated as co-leads on the financing agenda for food systems transformation. FSC leads this workstream, including IFAD's engagement in the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and the 3FS tool to measure financial flows to food systems. Job Role The aim of the position is to deepen corporate level collaboration with key stakeholders and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. The position may also serve as a focal point on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership development. The incumbent works across functional teams at IFAD and with external partners to coordinate the FSC workstream (including preparing briefings, talking points, and guidance for management) as well as to provide technical expertise on food systems and develop new approaches which expand the range of services or programs delivered. The key result is to ensure greater visibility and influence for IFAD in support of its mission. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the IFAD's Director for Food Systems Coordination and work collaboratively with other colleagues across IFAD to ensure consistency, cohesion, and synergy in the coordination of their assigned portfolio and the provision of technical support within their assigned portfolios. The key result is to ensure greater visibility and influence for IFAD in support of its mission. They will be working with key partners such as the World Bank, the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub, the Executive Office of the UN Secretary-General's office, RBAs, other UN agencies, stakeholders" representatives, IFAD senior management, and other IFAD Divisions and internal stakeholders. Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Level 1: Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients Learning, sharing knowledge, and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates Managing performance and developing staff - Managing time, resources, and information - Manages own time, information, and resources effectively Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence Team working - Contributes effectively to the team Education: Level - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. Areas - International development, international relations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Economics, etc. Degree must be an accredited institution listed on whed.net/home.php. Experience: At least five (5) years progressively responsible experience in and demonstrated understanding of development initiatives in the field of specialization. Three (3) years in a multicultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope. Experience in international policy frameworks related to global environment, natural resource management, and rural development is an asset Languages: Required: English (4 - Excellent) Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic Deadline for applications: 17th September 2025 (23.59 CET Rome) Ref: VA 30628,
This job is based in Rome, Italy. 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. IFAD invests in rural people by financing programs and projects that increase agricultural productivity, raise rural incomes, and advocate for policies that contribute to rural transformation at the local, national, and international levels. The Financial Operations Department (FOD) at IFAD is a dynamic financial, strategic, and responsive business partner that fully supports IFAD in developing its financial strategy and managing its financial, investments, and material resources. FOD ensures efficient, economical, and effective use of resources to achieve IFAD's long-term objectives and deliver on its development commitments. FOD consists of three divisions: the Treasury Services Division (TRE), the Financial Controller's Division (FCD), and the Procurement and Financial Management Division (PFM). The Financial Controller's Division (FCD) plays a crucial role in safeguarding financial integrity at IFAD. It is responsible for preparing IFAD's financial statements, sustainability reporting, audit processes, and internal control system assessment. FCD drives innovative and technology-driven solutions in financial reporting, loan portfolio management, disbursements, integrity, and controllership to ensure IFAD remains financially robust. The Chief, Financial Reporting and Corporate Finance in FCD is accountable for leading the Financial Reporting, Sustainability Reporting, and Corporate Finance function. This role focuses on ensuring clean audit opinions per IFRS, donor and statutory reporting, and protecting IFAD's credit rating. The Chief also leads corporate financial services, capacity building initiatives, and serves as the functional Secretariat to the IFAD Audit Committee. The ideal candidate for this role should possess an advanced university degree in a relevant area such as finance, business administration, or accounting. A Master's degree would be considered a plus. Additionally, a professional qualification such as CPA, Chartered Accountant, CIPFA designation, or equivalent is required. The candidate should have at least ten years of experience in leading accounting/financial reporting operations, with five years of experience in an IFI/Multilateral Development Bank or similar institution. Expertise in financial reporting principles, sustainability reporting, and knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP are essential. Fluency in English is required, while proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is desirable. The deadline for applications is 2 June 2025 (23.59 CET Rome). For more details and to apply, click "Apply" referencing VA 28429.,
This job is based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. 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, strategic and responsive business partner responsible to set and implement IFAD's financial strategy and manage its financial and material resources. FOD ensures that IFAD's resources are efficiently, economically and effectively used to achieve the Fund's objectives in the long-term, safeguarding IFAD's financial sustainability, and delivering on its development commitments. FOD is led by the Associate Vice President & Chief Financial Officer and is comprised of three (3) divisions: the Treasury Services Division (TRE), the Financial Controller's Division (FCD) and the Procurement and Financial Management Division (PFM) and a Development Finance (DF) team. The Procurement and Financial Management Division (PFM) ensures a robust fiduciary system across IFAD operations, identifying and mitigating project procurement and project financial management risks through rigorous processes and controls. Job Role The Project Procurement Officer is accountable for IFAD core values of integrity, transparency, and equity in the alignment to IFAD's procurement policies and procedures (as established in the IFAD Project Procurement Guidelines, IFAD Procurement Handbook and other related and relevant documentation), of the division's programmes and projects. Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Level 1: Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates Managing performance and developing staff Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectively Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence Team working - Contributes effectively to the team Education: Level - Advanced university degree Areas - business administration, public administration, law, commerce, finance, or another field relevant to the role. Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php. Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in project procurement activities including a proven record of supporting and delivering complex procurement programmes and record of relevant field experience. Languages: Required: English (4 - Excellent) Desirable: French, Arabic or Spanish (3 - Good) Click "Apply" to read the full job description and submit your application. Deadline for applications: 13th October 2025 (23.59 CET Rome) Ref: VA 30931