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 financing programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and by advocating at the local, national and international level for policies that enable poor rural people to overcome poverty.
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 two professionals for its Independent Office of Evaluation (IOE):
• Senior Evaluation Specialist, P5: A committed and competent professional who will substantively contribute to IOE evaluation activities, with a view to ensuring adherence to the IFAD evaluation policy, quality standards and evaluation manual. An independent-minded, experienced expert who can lead Corporate Level and Country Programme Evaluations to enhance IFAD’s success in delivering its mandate.
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 2014.
