Country Programme Manager

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.

IFAD is looking for professionals with strategic vision, a solid team orientation, proven capacity to generate results, and a deep understanding of and commitment to development. IFAD is currently seeking to recruit a:

Country Programme Manager (CPM), Grade P-4, West and Central Africa Division (WCA): Under the strategic management and policy guidance of the regional division director, the CPM is responsible for management of assigned country programmes and corresponding office(s); as well as the staff of the country office(s), both in-country and headquarters-based according to the structure of the assigned country teams. The CPM may be located initially at headquarters with the possibility of future outposting in one of the WCA countries.

IFAD offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes tax-free salary, dependency allowance, education grant up to university level, medical and group life insurance, home leave and pension plan.

IFAD is committed to achieving diversity and is seeking a balanced workforce from its Member States. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

For detailed information, visit our website www.ifad.org/job.
Please send your application through the IFAD online system by 31 January 2016.