Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International CooperationDate of last update: 2024-09-07 (Expiry date: 2024-09-17)
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.
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.
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 mobilizes 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.
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.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.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.
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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