This job is based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Organizational 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. 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 Department for Country Operations (DCO) oversees the origination, design and management of IFAD investments, including sovereign and non-sovereign operations, as well as the design and implementation of non-lending activities within country programmes, including policy engagement and SSTC. DCO is the department that primarily interfaces with governments, the private sector and other stakeholders to deliver IFAD's programme of work and to provide oversight to ensure quality of the portfolio. DCO is led by an Associate Vice-President and is composed of five (5) regional divisions:
Asia and the Pacific Division (APR), East and Southern Africa Division (ESA), Latin America and Caribbean Division (LAC), Near East, North Africa and Europe Division (NEN) and West and Central Africa Division (WCA), the Private Sector Operations Division (PSD), and two (2) units: the South-South and Triangular Cooperation Unit (SSTC) and the fragility unit (FRU). The Regional Division WCA is led by a Divisional Director, based in the IFAD Regional Office in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The Division leads on the design and delivery of IFAD country and regional programmes in WCA.
The precise country coverage of the division varies across replenishment periods. Job RoleThe incumbent is responsible for established programme/project coordination. The incumbent may supervise a Country Programme Assistant (G-5) and collaborates closely with other IFAD staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in programme related matters. Job Profile RequirementsOrganizational Competencies: Level 1:
Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationshipsCommunicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and othersDemonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to changeFocusing on clients - Focuses on clientsLearning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovatesManaging performance and developing staff -Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectivelyProblem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making abilityStrategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influenceTeam working - Contributes effectively to the teamEducation: Level: Advanced university degree. Areas:
rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance, development policy or other job related fields. Degree must be from an accredited institution listed on https: //www. whed. net/home. php. Certifications: Relevant certifications in areas such as: project planning and management, M&E/data management, knowledge management, procurement and supply chain management, financial management, and other related areas are of added advantageWork Experience: At least two (2) years' progressively responsible professional experience in development institutions and/or government service. Must be a national of, or hold a valid working permit for, the country of assignment.
Qualifying work experience in country programme analysis or loan/grant administration with International financial institutions, development cooperation agencies, etc. , would be an asset. Languages: Required: English (4 - Excellent)Desirable: Spanish or ArabicExcellent command of French is mandatory (4 - Excellent)Click "Apply" to read the full job description and submit your application. Deadline for applications: 4 August 2025 (23. 59 CET Rome)Ref: VA 28473
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