International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Organizational Setting
The International Land Coalition (ILC) is a global alliance of 300+ civil society and intergovernmental organisations, working together to put people at the centre of land governance. It does so through shifting power to the women, men and communities who live on and from the land.
The ILC is a change-making network organized around member-led National Land Coalitions as well as regional and global thematic platforms. ILC supports members, both directly and indirectly, by creating a more conducive policy environment at national and international level through evidence-based advocacy. Both National Land Coalitions and regional and global thematic platforms work in support of people's organisations to secure land rights. Gender Justice and a commitment to protect land and environment defenders is at the heart of all its work.
This position is located in the Global Secretariat, hosted by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), under direct supervision of the IFAD Associate Vice-President SKD and co-chair of the Coalition Council. The Director reports to the Coalition Council, and through that to ILC's highest governing body, the Assembly of Members.
Job Role
The Director provides leadership to a high-performing One Team that supports the Coalition, and maintains the strategic focus of ILC. The Director ensures that ILC's operations deliver on the system-changing impacts of ILC's Strategy, and mobilises the necessary funding to meet budget targets. The Director also safeguards the good governance of ILC and the engagement of its members, and represents the Coalition.
The Director sets the tone for ILC as a member-led and human rights-focused coalition. The Director ensures, under the guidance of the Council, that ILC is impact and results-driven, and is financially healthy.
Key Functions and Results
TEAM LEADERSHIP
The Director leads and manages the multi-located One Team that serves the Coalition, ensuring that it has the best combination of skills and capacity to support members in reaching impact in line with ILC Strategy 2030.
STRATEGIC FOCUS
The Director engages the membership and governing bodies in developing and maintaining ILC's strategic vision, guided by Strategy 2030.
IMPACT
The Director oversees the operationalisation of ILC's Strategy 2030 through triennial workplans, under the guidance of the Council.
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
The Director is responsible for securing funding against triennial targets set by the Council, by building and maintaining strong relationships with Strategic Partners.
GOVERNANCE AND NETWORK ENGAGEMENT
The Director ensures that the Council can fully play its leadership role on behalf of members.
REPRESENTATION AND REPUTATION
The Director represents the Coalition and works to enhance its reputation as a credible and trusted change-maker in the land sector and beyond.
Key Performance Indicators
The key performance indicators for Director include that:
ILC operations are strategically focused for impact.
ILC is a powerful voice, partner and convenor on land.
ILC is financially secure and delivers value for money.
ILC is strong, vibrant and well governed.
Job Profile Requirements
Education:
Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area.
Work Experience:
At least fifteen years of progressively responsible professional experience in a multi-cultural organization or a national organization working with a global scope and a focus on human rights.
Languages:
Desirable: French, Spanish and/or Arabic (3 - Good).
Skills:
Leadership, Change management, Planning, Advocacy, Political Acumen, Strategy implementation, Specialized Communication skills, Risk management, Resource Management, Gender, Integrity and ethics, Natural Resource Management, Land.
Other Information
The appointment to this one-year fixed-term position is limited to service with the ILC Secretariat and entails no expectation of service, indefinite appointment or conversion to any other type of appointment within IFAD.
IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation.
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