Job Description

Responsibilities

include, inter alia:
  • Contributes to the development and implementation of effective quality enhancement and review processes that foster high technical quality of projects funded by the specific Climate Fund;
  • Contribute to initiatives to strengthen IFAD's knowledge and capacity to develop and implement relevant Climate Fund projects
  • Promote the exchange, systematization and application of knowledge (best practices and lessons learned) related to the Climate Fund within and outside IFAD;
  • Prepare and deliver Climate Fund related trainings or capacity building sessions;
  • Contribute to the organisation of the project preparation and inception workshops of IFAD- and relevant Climate Fund projects, such as for instance by preparing and delivering jointly with the other divisions involved- the presentation on the specific requirements of the projects to IFAD staff in the country, the national counterparts, the Executing Entities and the PMU;
  • Provide technical inputs into relevant chapters in IFAD publications (CAR, RIDE, etc.) and Climate Fund related publications.

    • 3. CORPORATE ACTIVITIES FOR CLIMATE FINANCE PIPELINE AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT:
    Working in close collaboration with OTD, DCO and other relevant divisions/departments, the Technical Specialist contributes to corporate and strategic documents and initiatives as required. The incumbent also provides inputs to corporate events and meetings related to the Climate Fund as required.:

  • Contribute to the strategic programming of IFAD's work related to the specific Climate Fund
  • Contribute to the development of the procedures for implementation of relevant Climate Fund projects;
  • Provides technical inputs to robust Climate Fund pipeline and portfolio management and the maintenance of programme/project information;
  • Provide technical inputs and coordinate potential update(s) on tools related to the review and implementation processes such as the project idea note, and the project preparation grant form;
  • Provide technical inputs on the improvements of IFAD systems to handle relevant Climate Fund projects (interface, repository of information, dashboard, M&E);
  • Review Climate Fund policy and strategic documents;
  • Support management of the funds mobilized by IFAD for Climate Fund related activities;
  • Monitors and supervises implementation of assigned projects and makes recommendation for improvement;
  • Keeps abreast of new developments and requirements in the specific Climate Fund ;
  • Monitor IFAD Climate Fund project pipeline, tracking key metrics and progress on project development;
  • Support project teams in preparing reporting documents such as annual progress reports, and evaluations;
  • Participate to calls and meetings with all stakeholders working with the specific Climate Fund.

    • 4. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Technical Specialist is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This includes:

  • People Management and evaluation of performance of consultants and staff under their purview.
  • Resource Management by providing technical expertise for programme development, and Knowledge and Content Management by ensuring that:
  • Knowledge content within specialty/thematic area is continuously updated and available through the intranet
  • Best practices are continuously identified, documented and made available to clients and peers through the inter-/intra-net
  • Appropriate and up-to-date information and learning tools are available.

    • Key Performance Indicators

    The assignment requires the provision of professional expertise and technical leadership at the global, regional and national levels. The Technical Specialist contributes to the expansion of the pipeline and portfolio of Climate Fund related projects, supporting IFAD's investments, to enhance the impact of the Fund and to increase the flow of climate finance to small-scale producers and rural areas. The incumbent supports the establishment of relevant procedures, systems and enabling conditions in IFAD to handle the growing climate pipeline and portfolio. The incumbent promotes the exchange of knowledge, best practices and lessons learned generated during the design and review of projects as well as during their implementation.


    Working Relationships

    The work relationships of the Technical Specialist involves the provision of technical support for policy, programme development, resource mobilization, and the resolution of problems that arise in mission planning, technical project appraisal or the preparation of studies and reports. Information-gathering and exchange in support of studies and thematic assignments may also include identifying reliable sources and establishing guidelines for obtaining information; and to convey methodological approaches and operational experience for implementation of activities undertaken on behalf of the Fund.


    Job Profile Requirements

    Organizational Competencies:

    Level 1:

  • Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships
  • Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and other
  • Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change
  • Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients
  • Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates
  • Managing performance and developing staff
  • Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectively
  • Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability
  • Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence
  • Team working - Contributes effectively to the team

    • Education:

  • Level - Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent)
  • Areas - rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance, natural resources, development policy or other job related fields.

    • Degree must be an accredited institution listed on

    Experience:

  • At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in designing, reviewing and/or implementing climate and environment projects and programs, includingClimate Fund grants, across different thematic investments and regions at international level.
  • Experience in sustainable land management, biodiversity and climate change mitigation and adaptation, as key GEF focal areas, as well as in integrated program related to food systems.
  • Experience in working across teams, and providing guidance and technical support on project designs and implementation, and in developing and disseminating guidance and capacity building materials.
  • Experience with supporting management and coordination of programmes or grants in support to climate and environment.

    • Position specifics:

    At least 5 years- experience on AF design and implementation at regional and country level.


    Languages:

  • Required: English (4 - Excellent)
  • Desirable: French or Spanish

    • Skills:

  • Climate Finance: Finance that aims at reducing emissions, and enhancing sinks of greenhouse gases and aims at reducing vulnerability of, and maintaining and increasing the resilience of, human and ecological systems to negative climate change impacts
  • Analytical skills: Outstanding ability to analyse and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information from a variety of sources and filter out key insights and recommendation
  • Time management: Adherence to deadlines under time constraints and pressure (e.g. to deliver governing body documents on time); ability to coordinate and manage complex workflows and in-house and external teams
  • Interpersonal skills: Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others (e.g. visitors, clients, callers, etc.), including senior individuals (e.g. high-level meeting participants)
  • Verbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language
  • Written communication: Clear, succinct and convincing written communication in the language needed for specific role; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language (e.g. for drafting of position papers, briefings, etc.)
  • Cross-cutting themes - Environment & climate change: Expertise specific to the environment and climate change cross-cutting theme (e.g. climate and environmental policy, biodiversity, agroecology
  • Policy dialogue: Know-how in holding regular and effective consultations with IFAD counterparts - like ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil society
  • Project/Programme mgmt (incl. coordination, design, development): Know-how in Project design and evaluation

    • Other Information

    Staff members holding an IFAD fixed-term or indefinite appointment are eligible to apply to this co-terminus position with their employment terms and conditions, including contractual status, remaining unchanged. Given that the funding of this position is strictly limited in duration and conditional on the availability of supplementary funds, should the funding finish, the position will be abolished and the staff member will be subject to the relevant provisions foreseen in the HR Implementing Procedures.


    Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD.

    In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements. .

    Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.

    In the interest of making most cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful.

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