Regional Office Assistant [JOB DUTY STATION: PANAMA, G-5]

This job is based in Panama City.Organizational SettingApplicants for National positions at General Service level must be legally authorized to live and work in the country of recruitment at the time of application. Any job offer is subject to evidence from the candidate to have obtained and be able to maintain the legal status to live and work in the country of recruitment.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 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 LAC is led by a Divisional Director, based in the IFAD Regional Office Panama City, Panama. The Division leads on the design and delivery of IFAD country and regional programmes in LAC. The precise country coverage of the division varies across replenishment periods.Job RoleThe Regional Office Assistant (OA) is accountable for the management of administrative services and workflows at divisional level and responsible for providing administrative and secretarial support, with a primary focus on supporting the Director, executing a broad variety of routine tasks and some specialized for the respective area, requiring thorough knowledge of IFAD administrative procedures, processes and policies.The incumbent provides support for administrative activities including business support to the Regional Director, logistics support to the RO; and collaborates closely with the ROR Analyst to ensure a smooth flow of the Regional office, to monitor Front Office budget and expenditures and create synergies with other Office Assistants across Regional Offices and with the DCO Front Office to ensure consistency in administrative related matters.The accountabilities/key results expected are:Business support to DirectorSupport to Resource management and planningDivisional outputs and activitiesDivisional Communications and Information ManagementManagerial functionsJob 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 staffManaging 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 - High school certificate (e.g. A level and Baccalaureate)Areas of focus - accounting, business administration, economics, finance, or related areasDegree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.phpExperience:At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in secretarial and administrative support.Qualifying work experience in supporting office administration, communication and information management, resource planning and output monitoring.Languages:Required: English and Spanish, Castilian (4 - Excellent)Desirable: French or ArabicClick "Apply" to read the full job description and submit your application.Deadline for applications: 24th November 2025 (23.59 CET Rome)Ref: VA 31888