Head of Language Services, grade P-5, Office of the Secretary

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:

Head of Language Services, grade P-5, Office of the Secretary.

A competent and accomplished professional, who reports to the Secretary of IFAD and successfully leads the team of language professionals and assistants working in the four official languages of IFAD (Arabic, English, French and Spanish). A committed and experienced candidate, who can ensure quality output within a restricted financial envelope.

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 9 March 2014