Are you ready to shape the future of rural development and make a difference in the lives of underserved communities? The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is thrilled to announce job openings for the position of Technical Specialist, Economist for 2025.
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This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your economic expertise to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance agricultural productivity, food security, and sustainable livelihoods. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to evidence-based policy development and strategic planning that empowers rural populations worldwide. If you are passionate about economic development, sustainable agriculture, and creating lasting change, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to eradicate poverty and promote inclusive rural development!
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
- Data analysis: capacity to use and analyse data and ensure quality research
Education:
- Level – Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area*. A PhD degree would be an asset.
- Areas – Agricultural economics, Resource economics, Economics or related fields (such as, but not limited to, Development economics, Statistics, or Applied mathematics)
- Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php.
*For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in the IFAD’s Human Resources Implementing Procedures.
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 fieldwork and international policy frameworks related to global environment, natural resource management and rural development is an asset.
Languages:
- English (4 – Excellent)
- Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic
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