Director, Environment and Climate Division

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency that invests in rural people, empowering them to reduce poverty, increase food security, improve nutrition and strengthen resilience. It does so by financing programmes and projects through grants and low-interest loans to developing countries.

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 theDirector, Environment and Climate Division (D1 level).A competent and accomplished professional who reports to the Associate Vice-President, Programme Management Department of IFAD, and who can successfully lead a dynamic team of professionals to integrate climate change and environment dimensions across IFAD’s work – including its major new Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP).

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, please visit our websitewww.ifad.org/job. The job posting closes 12 September 2014.

How to apply:

For detailed information, please visit our website www.ifad.org/job