Senior Technical Specialist, IKI (Economist) - P4 Organizational Setting 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 local, national and international levels for policies that contribute to rural transformation. Impact Assessment, Knowledge Management and Innovation Unit (IKI) IKI produces evidence and knowledge to support the design of new projects and programs and to formulate strategies aimed at achieving sustainable rural development and food system transformation through informed and evidence-based decision making. 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 (strategic and operational), as well as contributes to the corporate agenda, in their technical area of expertise. Key Functions and Results SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVICE: Provides technically authoritative advice on their area of specialization to improve the capacity of IFAD to position itself as an influential global player. KNOWLEDGE AND ADVISORY SERVICES: 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: Develops and maintains a network of strategic partnerships that can help advance IFAD's mandate around rural transformation. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING: Supports the Director/Lead Technical Specialists in knowledge management and other monitoring and reporting activities. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: Accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. Position specifics: The Senior Technical Specialist focuses on IFAD's research agenda and provides policy advice on agricultural economics and impact assessment issues. 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. Job Profile Requirements Education: Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. A PhD degree would be an asset. Experience: At least eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in development economics and international policy frameworks. Languages: Required English (4 – Excellent) Skills: Know-how relevant to specific role as economist, e.g. development economics, macro/micro-economic analysis. Other Information IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. J-18808-Ljbffr