ppThe 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. /p pThe 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. /p pPMI is led by a Divisional Director. /p h3Job Role /h3 pThe 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. /p pWithin 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. /p h3Education /h3 ul liLevel - Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. /li liAreas - Environmental Science, Sustainable Land and Water Management, Rural Development, Natural Resource Management and/or governance, Rural Infrastructure, Agroecology or other sustainable farming approaches, etc. /li liDegree must be an accredited institution listed on /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul liAt least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of NRM and Infrastructure development, specifically in the formulation of technical guidance and advice on NRM, Land Tenure, Agroecology and Rural Infrastructure (e.g. for land and water conservation, water harvesting and irrigation). Experience of development programmes and investment projects promoting inclusive and sustainable rural development, value chains development, market creation and development, greater partnerships with the private sector, as well as management of regional and/or global capacity building grants and programs for civil society organizations, in particular for producers organizations. /li liAt least five (5) years of relevant experience in a multi-cultural inter- governmental organization. /li liHighly specialized experience in NRM and Infrastructure (e.g. for land and water conservation, water harvesting and irrigation) is requested. Experience in international policy frameworks related to global agricultural, food security and rural development issues is an asset as well as experience in the field of linking consumers and producers around sustainably produced food (Participatory guaranty systems (PGS) and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)), particularly in the formulation of technical guidance and input to agriculture and rural development programmes. Familiarity with application of IFIs safeguards to manage the social and environmental effects of soil and water conservation infrastructure and rangeland and watershed restoration projects is a strong asset. /li /ul h3Languages /h3 ul liRequired: English and French (4 - Excellent) /li liAnother IFAD language is desirable: Spanish and/or Arabic (4 - Excellent) /li liPosition-specific requirement: Good skills both in speaking and drafting technical documents. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
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