JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Rome, ITALY
JEL Classifications:
O1 -- Economic Development
Q1 -- Agriculture
Keywords:
Agricultural Economics
Development Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:
IFAD is looking for a Technical Specialist (Economist) in the Research and Impact Assessment Division for a fixed-term, two-year renewable appointment (in Rome, Italy) based on successful probation. The Technical Specialist is expected to analyse technical and policy problems of concern to IFAD, intergovernmental bodies, and national authorities and provide substantive technical input to the development of policies, technical strategies and proposals. She/he may work with the thematic technical specialists, country directors and other staff to ensure consistency and synergy in the provision of technical advice and programme development support. Fieldwork experience is an asset.
Duties include:
• Providing sound technical advice to improve IFAD’s s capacity to address rural poverty, support national programmes and enhance its reputation as a trusted and valued partner.
• Contributing to research, knowledge and advisory services to enhance the development of sustainable policies and projects at the country and global levels including through conferences, workshops and seminars
• Designing, implementing and disseminating rigorous impact assessments of IFAD projects, including strong capacity building components.
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships to keep up-to-date on activities at the country and regional levels to enhance IFAD’s profile.
Click below for the complete vacancy announcement:
https://job.ifad.org/psc/IFHRPRDE/CAREERS/JOBS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=8470&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1000&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant&ifad_back=y
Application Requirements:
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