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 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:
Lead Technical Specialist – Rural Markets and Enterprises, P-5, Policy and Technical Advisory Division. As part of PTA's Financial Assets, Markets and Enterprises Unit (FAME), the Lead Technical Specialist works collaboratively and supports technically country/regional programmes, as well as the corporate agenda, by providing technical advice throughout the project cycle on issues related to the development of rural small and medium-sized enterprises and the promotion of public-private partnerships in the agricultural/rural sector.
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 20 May 2015.