Senior Technical Specialist Environment and Climate - P4

Senior Technical Specialist Environment and Climate - P4 Site: Italy, Lazio, Rome Sector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation Role: Other Date of last update: 2025-01-08 (Expiry date: 2025-01-27 ) 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 position advertised is co-terminus, i.e. subject to limited duration and funding. The successful candidate will be granted a co-terminus appointment strictly limited in duration to the funding of the specific project and/or assignment. Any extension, if applicable, will be contingent upon the availability of the same funding source, the continued existence of the position, and functional needs. 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. The Office of Technical Delivery is responsible for providing expert technical guidance to IFAD teams engaged in the design and implementation of projects and programmes to deliver high technical quality investments that facilitate rural transformation and comply with IFAD's mandate and operational policies. The Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division (ECG) leads the mainstreaming of cross-cutting themes of environment and climate, gender, nutrition, youth, disability, and indigenous peoples into IFAD's portfolio, and the implementation of social, environment, and climate safeguards (SECAP) to strengthen the quality of IFAD's operations and programmes. Job Role The Senior Technical Specialist serves as IFAD's technical expert in their area of expertise. The position supports country/regional programs by providing state-of-the-art global technical advice throughout the project cycle as well as contributing to the corporate agenda in their technical area of expertise. Key Functions and Results SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVICE: The Senior Technical Specialist provides technically authoritative advice on their area of specialization to improve the capacity of IFAD to position itself as an influential global player in these domains. KNOWLEDGE AND ADVISORY SERVICES: The Senior Technical Specialist enhances the development of viable and sustainable policies and supports regional and global thematic input through authoritative technical knowledge sharing. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: Senior Technical Specialist develops and maintains a network of strategic partnerships that can help advance IFAD's mandate and messages around rural transformation. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING: The Senior Technical Specialist supports the Director/Lead Technical Specialists in knowledge management and other monitoring and reporting activities. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Senior Technical Specialist is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. SENIOR ADVICE ON CLIMATE TRUST FUNDS: The Senior Technical Specialist provides senior technical advice and support to develop IFAD's portfolio of viable and sustainable proposals from global climate trust funds. PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT: The Senior Technical Specialist supports the IFAD local point for the relevant global Trust Fund ensuring appropriate and up-to-date authoritative technical advice. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: The Senior Technical Specialist enhances the development of viable and sustainable policy and project development, providing up-to-date knowledge and best practices on climate change adaptation and mitigation. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING: The Senior Technical Specialist strengthens the relationship with the relevant global climate fund. EVALUATION: The Senior Technical Specialist supports the Division in the conduct of thematic reviews of project programme performance. Key Performance Indicators Assignments require the provision of authoritative technical expertise in the field of specialization. The impact of work by the incumbent directly affects country programmes and contributes to regional and corporate policy and strategy. Working Relationships The work relationships of Senior Technical Specialists involves the provision of technical advice and negotiation and resolution of problems that arise in technical project design and appraisal. Job Profile Requirements Education: Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in the field of specialization. Areas - Agriculture, Rural Development, Natural Resource Management, Environmental studies, Climate change, Agricultural Economics, Agro-ecological production systems, food security or related field. At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible and relevant experience. Two (2) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope. Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in another IFAD language (Spanish, French or Arabic) is an asset. Skills: Advocacy: Ability to leverage IFAD knowledge and/or communication materials. Knowledge strategy & management: Extensive expertise in knowledge management & dissemination strategies. Adaptability: Adaptability and flexibility when facing new or unexpected situations. Interpersonal skills: Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others. Written communication: Clear, succinct and convincing written communication. Other Information Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile. 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. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. J-18808-Ljbffr

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Posted Date: 1/13/2025