Programme Officer at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Officer - P-3

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Role

• The Programme Officer is responsible for coordinating programmes and/or projects within the assigned portfolio.

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 others
• 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

Requirements
Education:

• Education includes Advanced University Degree from an accredited institution listed on https://whed.net/home.php in Rural Development, Agriculture, Economics, Rural Finance, Development Policy or related field is required (*): (*)
• Note: For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in IFAD’s Human Resources Implementing Procedures.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance, development policy or other job related fields.

Languages:

• English (4 - Excellent)
• Highly desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic

Application Closing Date
28th May, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online