Portfolio Officer Business Unit: Operations Function: Operations & Projects

IDB1296 - Portfolio Officer
Business Unit: Operations Function: Operations & Projects
Department: Operations Planning & Services Department Country: Saudi Arabia
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Closing Date: 25-Mar-2011
Job Purpose:

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To assist the Division/Department in managing a portfolio of projects/programs with particular focus on priority areas of poverty alleviation, food security, agriculture and livelihood enhancement.
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To support the formulation, identification, appraisal, supervision and administration of projects of the Agriculture and Food Security Division.
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To assist and contribute in designing, implementing and developing monitoring frameworks and procedures at the Division level, department and the Operations Complex.

Responsibilities/Activities:

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Participate in the development and implementation of annual budget and work plans/programs across the division/department.
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Support in the formulation and in the appraisal of agriculture and rural development projects/programs for lending and support in supervision of implementation including reviewing and clearing related procurement and disbursement requests.
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Support in presenting project/program proposals from the preparation, appraisal, approval and implementation phase of the project cycle.
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participate in identifying a network of consultants in the relevant sector.
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Follow-up his/her project portfolio (monitoring, procurement, award of contracts, disbursements etc.).
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Prepare project completion reports, with the help of the Borrower at the completion of each project.
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Monitor the project implementation in collaboration with the Executing Agency.
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Play an important role in disseminating and sharing knowledge inside the Division, Department and Operations Complex.
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Participate in introducing best practices in handling Agriculture and Poverty projects and programs.
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Present and defend project/program proposals within the Division.
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Provide technical inputs and expertise to peer colleagues in poverty alleviation and participatory sustainable development related issues.
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Act as a peer reviewer for other similar operations within the team, as well as outside the Division.
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Participate in identifying a network of consultants in the relevant sector.
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Provide inputs in the formulation of food security, poverty and rural development paper and represent IDB in relevant forums.
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Identify new and emerging technical areas/issues that affect the implementation of ARD projects and assist in the Department efforts to develop innovative approaches to them.
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Collect analyze and process information on agriculture, food security & poverty; and Contribute to the preparation of presentations, speeches, papers, etc.
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Prepare and present regular progress reports to keep the seniors abreast of the latest developments & trends in his/her area of interest.

Qualification & Experience:

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A University degree (Master's preferred) in agriculture, poverty reduction or related disciplines.
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At least 4-6 years international experience, preferably in a development institution with direct exposure to livelihood/poverty/agriculture issues either through work or post-graduation studies.
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In-depth knowledge and sound understanding of poverty alleviation and participatory sustainable development approaches as well as integrated agriculture development best-practices and trends.

Skills & Competencies:

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Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
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Very Good Computer literacy and use of software (s) specific to economic and sector analysis.
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Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
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Arabic and French can be an additional value.
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Well versed in the project management/project cycle.

Other information:
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV

Apply online :http://www.isdbcareers.com/careers/isdb/VacancyDetail.aspx?PageID=2513&VacancyID=29616