Treasury Officer for Resource Modelling P-3 - IFAD

Duration of Assignment 2 years fixed-term (renewable)
	Organizational Context The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialised United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas in developing countries. It does so by financing projects and programmes that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and by advocating at local, national and international level for policies that enable poor rural people to overcome poverty.
	Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Treasurer, the general supervision of the Assistant Treasurer and in coordination with and under the general guidance of the Treasury Senior Officer - Asset Liability Management (ALM), the incumbent shall, as a member of the ALM team: Participate in the formation and implementation of the annual coordinated work plan for the ALM Team with practical advice and support. Provide sound technical advice and support across all functional teams. Ensure that timely responses are provided to internal and external parties. Provide guidance and training to more junior staff wherever appropriate. Represent the Treasury Services Division on Asset Liability Management matters at internal and external meetings and conferences as requested by the Treasurer and the Assistant Treasurer. Perform other related tasks as requested by the Treasurer and the Assistant Treasurer. Functional Statement Build simulations on a range of likely scenarios reflecting IFAD's current and future resources and financial positions. Analyze simulation results and identify key inputs for information on resource mobilization priorities/opportunities; Analyze trends in financial data to assess relevance of existing models; recommend changes to underlying assumptions to promote alignment with current and future operating realities; Maintain linkages between financial model development and projections of balance sheet and income statements; ensuring integration with the structure of IFAD's balance sheet and income statement; Contribute to the development of financial policy through simulations and enhancement of financial models; Build in-house knowledge of financial modeling techniques and best practices. Identify emerging approaches for relevance and application in IFAD; Enhance current financial models including integration with other excel-based information in collaboration with team colleagues; Create an interface, where possible, between ALM financial models and IFAD's financial systems (Loans and Grants System, PeopleSoft); Evaluate the financial and ALM practice in peer International Financial Institutions
	Education and Experience Strong skills in financial modeling and scenario analysis, with accounting experience or other financial/actuarial background; At least a first level university degree in finance, economics, business or related studies is essential. In addition, an appropriate professional qualification or accreditation (CFA, CAIA or SIP) is highly desirable; Mastery of Microsoft Office package (especially MS Excel), VB, VBA, Access is required. Knowledge of a programming language is an asset; Minimum five years of post qualification, progressively responsible experience in financially related project management.
	Technical/Functional Competencies Technically proficient specialist capable of analyzing the risks and performance of financial models. Insightful and analytical, capable of critical assessment, project design and development of simulations, models and analytical tools to support financial management processes. Reliable service provider, meeting established objectives by adapting current approaches and delivering timely, coordinated analyses of current trends in area of expertise.
	Communication Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to set out a coherent, analytical argument in presentations and group interactions; Working knowledge of an additional IFAD language (Arabic, French, Spanish) is an asset.
	Other Information Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD, and they may be assigned by him/her to any of the activities of IFAD, including field assignments and/or rotation within IFAD. IFAD reserves the right to appoint a candidate at the appropriate grade commensurate with experience and knowledge. Interested candidates are requested to apply by completing IFAD's Personal History Form (PHF) in English. A separate CV may be attached if you so desire, only as a supplement and not a substitute to the PHF. Important: the application should be made through the online system only. 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. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.

Treasury Officer for Resource Modelling P-3 - Treasury Division - deadline: 20 January 2012