Autore annuncio: Arca24Zona lavoro: Rome, RomaData pubblicazione: 12 ottobre 2024Descrizione offerta:Categoria: AltroLuogo di lavoro: RomeOrganizational SettingThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger by investing in rural people.
IFAD finances projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes and advocates at the local, national, and international levels for rural transformation policies.Two divisions, Environment, Climate, Gender, and Social Inclusion Division (ECG); the (ii) Sustainable Production, Markets, and Institutions Division (PMI), provide expert guidance on IFAD's strategic direction, thematic priorities, and technical quality of IFAD's operations.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.The Rural Institutions (RI) Desk provides authoritative technical support and guidance on how to analyze, develop, strengthen, or partner with rural institutions in a perspective of inclusive and sustainable rural transformation.The IFAD's rural Institutions/ farmers' organizations consultant roster will include qualified experts interested in working on IFAD consultancy assignments in this specific area of expertise.
To create this Roster, IFAD is looking for qualified, experienced, and motivated rural institutions / farmers- organizations experts interested in providing consulting services to IFAD and the projects and programmes it finances and supports.Key Functions and ResultsMain areas of experience/expertise required for the RIs/FOs consultants include:Experience in the field of RIs/FOs at different levels, including the design and implementation of rural development projects, programmes and policies.Demonstrated experience in leading and/or participating in field missions to design and/or support the implementation of projects supporting RIs/FOs.Proven experience in developing technical guidance for agricultural and/or rural development programmes.Experience in supporting community-based organisations for sustainability of development projects.Specific experience in working directly with RIs/ FOs would be an asset.Job Profile RequirementsEducation:Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) from an accredited institution.The advanced university degree may be substituted by a first university degree and at least four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience.Experience:Lead level expert - over 12 years of relevant professional experience.Senior level expert - over 8 years of relevant professional experience.Mid-level expert - over 5 years of experience.Entry level expert - over 2 years of experience.Language Skills:Fluency in English is mandatory.
Additionally, fluency in French, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese may be required depending on the geographic area.Other InformationIFAD 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.Consultants are not considered IFAD staff.
A consultancy assignment does not carry any expectation of employment, extension or conversion to another type of contract with the Fund.
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