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.
IFAD is looking for leaders and professionals with strategic vision, a solid team orientation, proven capacity to generate results, and a deep understanding of and commitment to development. IFAD is currently seeking to recruit for the executive management position (at the Assistant Secretary-General level) of
Associate Vice-President, Financial Operations Department
(Chief Financial Officer and Controller)
(Chief Financial Officer and Controller)
As IFAD’s chief financial spokesperson, the successful candidate will work with the executive management team to establish financial goals and strategies and oversee their implementation to ensure IFAD’s sustainability in delivering financial services in support of IFAD-funded programmes and projects to invest in rural people. S/he will be responsible for IFAD’s financial integrity, and will assist the President by providing strategic financial leadership. S/he has management responsibility for two divisions: the Financial Services Division and the Treasury Division.
IFAD offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes tax-free salary, dependency allowance, education grant up to university level, medical and group life insurance, home leave and pension plan.
IFAD is committed to achieving diversity and is seeking a balanced workforce from its Member States. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
For detailed information, visit our website www.ifad.org/job. Please send your application through the IFAD online system by 12 July 2015.
