Senior Advisor To The Avp, Corporate Services Division

Job summary
The Senior Advisor provides technical support and guidance to the Associate Vice President and departmental teamThey coordinate operations and provide policy-level expertiseThey work closely with IFAD Directors and contribute to departmental plans/strategies
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Provide senior-level advice on corporate policy and strategy• Coordinate, monitor, and report on activities• Build partnerships and contribute to IFAD's profile• Advocate for change and serve as a role model• Manage resources and provide leadership• Ensure integrity, transparency, and equity in IFAD's management• Build and maintain strategic partnerships• Communicate and negotiate effectively• Demonstrate leadership and initiate change• Focus on client needs and contribute to a client-focused culture• Learn, share knowledge, and innovate• Manage performance and develop staff• Manage time, resources, and information effectively• Problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking• Foster a cohesive team environment
Requirements
• Advanced university degree in Economics, International Development, Political Sciences, Management, Rural Development, or related field• 8 years of professional experience in administrative, management, or advisory roles• Experience within an international financial institution or development cooperation agency• Experience in a multicultural or global scope organization• Understanding of country-level operations, policy engagement, and international policy frameworks• Excellent English language skills, with desirable knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic
Key Skills Needed
• Risk management• Stakeholder management• Strategy implementation• Change management• Client orientation• Corporate approach• Interpersonal skills• Leadership• Political acumen• Specialized communication skills• Verbal communication• Project/Programme management