The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Specialist, Economist for the year 2025. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to global agricultural development and food security initiatives. Join us in making a meaningful impact in rural communities worldwide.
Approved Vacancy At IFAD For Technical Specialist, Economist-2025
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.
Job Role
The Technical Specialist is a seasoned professional in a specialized thematic area; the incumbent reports either to a more senior Technical Specialist or to the divisional Director.
At this level Technical Specialists independently analyse technical and policy problems of concern to IFAD, intergovernmental bodies, and national authorities and provide substantive technical input to the development of policies, technical strategies and proposals.
Key Functions and Results
1.TECHNICAL ADVICE: On the basis of seasoned technical knowledge and analysis of current thematic conditions, emerging development challenges and the state of rural poverty at the country, regional and global levels, the Technical Specialist provides sound technical advice to improve IFAD’s s capacity to address rural poverty, to support national programmes and to enhance IFAD’s reputation as a trusted and valued partner.
Accountabilities may include
- Providing technical expertise in the Identification, elaboration and assessment, in accordance with existing organization guidelines, technical opportunities, proposals and feasibility studies for development projects and programmes and monitoring their execution.
Key Performance Indicators
Assignments require the provision of seasoned technical expertise and input for the full programme/project cycle as well as in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts.
Working Relationships
The work relationships of Technical Specialists at this level are primarily for the exchange of information regarding development projects.
Information-gathering and exchange in support of studies and thematic assignments may also include identifying reliable sources and establishing guidelines for obtaining information on national and sub-regional; conditions and to convey methodological approaches and operational experience for implementation of activities undertaken on behalf of the Fund.
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
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)
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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.
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