Technical Analyst

This is a two-year fixed-term co-terminus position. A co-terminus fixed-term appointment is an IFAD employment contract externally funded (supplementary funded, funded by trust funds in administration or other), strictly limited in duration to the funding of the position, where appointment and extension is conditional on the availability of resources and limited to the externally funded assignment. A co-terminus appointment shall not exceed the duration of the specific assignment and/or project outlined in the letter of appointment and does not carry any expectation, legal or otherwise, or conversion, irrespective of the length of service. There is no guarantee of renewal or conversion into another kind of contract.Staff members holding an IFAD fixed-term or indefinite appointment are eligible to apply to this co-terminus position with their employment terms and conditions, including contractual status, remaining unchanged. Given that the funding of this position is strictly limited in duration and conditional on the availability of supplementary funds, should the funding finish, the position will be abolished and the staff member will be subject to the relevant provisions foreseen in the HR Implementing Procedures.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 investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.Job RoleThe Technical Analyst contributes to IFAD's technical work in their area of specialization by supporting the design and implementation of country and regional programmes. Under the supervision and guidance of senior technical staff, the incumbent provides technical inputs throughout the project cycle and contributes to the corporate agenda in their thematic area. Within their area of responsibility, the Technical Analyst works collaboratively with Technical Specialists, Country Directors (CDs), and Heads of Multi-Country Offices (MCOs), and other staff, to support consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical guidance and the provision of programme development support.Position specificsThe incumbent contributes to technical and analytical support for policy, programme development, and the resolution of problems that arise in mission planning, technical project appraisal or the preparation of studies and reports. Information-gathering and exchange in support of studies and thematic assignments may also include identifying reliable sources and establishing guidelines for obtaining information; and to convey methodological approaches and operational experience for implementation of activities undertaken on behalf of the Fund.Key Functions and Results1. TECHNICAL ADVICE TO SUPPORT MOBILISATION OF COFINANCING FROM CLIMATE FUNDSAssist the technical specialist(s) during project entry into pipeline by compiling background materials and coordinating documentation requirements.Support the technical specialist with preliminary data quality checks for PIF's and Project Document/budgets to be submitted to the relevant climate Fund.Assist in compiling technical feedback and best practice inputs under the guidance of the technical specialists, to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the project cycle.Support coordination with PFM and FCD to ensure that budgets are aligned with both internal IFAD policy requirements and the relevant climate Fund policy requirements.Assist in consolidating and documenting feedback from the relevant climate Fund Secretariat for CEO Endorsement submission packages.Under the supervision of the technical specialist, and in coordination with PFM and FCD, support in reviewing PPGs and project grant budgets to ensure alignment with IFAD and the specific climate Fund policy requirements and assist Budget Holders in the preparation of annual project work plans and project fee work plans.Support the technical specialist in reviewing downstream agreements (on a demand basis) to ensure that the relevant climate Fund project requirements are captured appropriately2. SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENTATION, INCLUDING ON MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTINGProvide support in organizing and scheduling project annual reports. mid-term and terminal evaluation reports, and related project closure activities and reporting, under the guidance of the technical team.Assist in compiling inputs for IFAD's reporting to the relevant climate Fund, including preparation of guidance material on annual reports, uploading information in the relevant climate Fund's portal and assisting with revisions, under the guidance and direction of the technical team.Support the monitoring of project implementation performance and milestones of the assigned portfolio, including through the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) used by the relevant climate Fund and by IFAD to assess agency performance.Track project delivery timelines and budgets and provide input and support to project originators and PDTs during budget revisions, and support actions aimed at increasing speed of operations and project delivery.Assist in preparing analytical reports and identifying projects that may be at risk of underperformance, under the guidance of senior staff. Support coordination with Regional Technical Leads, Project Design Teams, Decentralized Offices, and HQ Technical teams involved in corporate monitoring to follow up on recommended actions.3. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDINGContribute to knowledge building and knowledge sharing by assisting in the documentation of project achievements and lessons learned at different stages of the project cycle (PIR, MTR, TE and as needed).Support in providing relevant climate Fund related information into IFAD corporate documents.4. PARTNERSHIP BUILDINGProvide logistical and technical support to the relevant climate Fund Regional and Country Portfolio Meetings.Liaise with Regional Technical Leads (RTLs) and Budget Holders (BHs) to collect inputs and prepare materials for CEF and relevant climate Fund corporate and regional Portfolio Review Meetings.5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONSSupport the management of data from IFAD corporate database FMDB, ECG relevant climate Fund 's portfolio dashboard and prepare periodic reports covering key performance indicators and other key parameters of IFAD's project cycle efficiency.Help with IFAD's internal administrative and clearance processes for the operationalization of relevant climate Fund approved PPGs and projects.Support data entry of PIF and CER submissions through the relevant climate Fund portal and entry of project milestone information into the relevant climate Fund Portal.Assist with data entry and updates into IFAD systems (including relevant climate Fund database and work plan tool).Perform any other related tasks as requested by the supervisor.Position specifics:Accountabilities of the Technical Analyst (GEF) include carrying out the above functions specifically for GEF, this includes, but is not limited to:Assist with data quality checks for PIFs and CEO Endorsement submissions to the GEF.Support the preparation and upload of reports and submissions through the GEF portal, including compliance with GEF-specific formats and templates.Monitor implementation performance in line with GEF tracking tools and KPIs, and coordinate portfolio reviews involving GEF project teams.Assist in the preparation of Project Preparation Grant (PPG) submissions and alignment with GEF-specific requirements for grant operations and co-financing structures.EducationLevel - Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) from an accredited institution in the field of specialization. e.g., Political Sciences, International Relations, Rural Development, Environment, Economics etcDegree must be an accredited institution listed on least 2 years of progressively relevant professional experience in a related role providing analytical support on issues related to climate finance, IT tools for data management, knowledge management.Demonstrated experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team and with country governments and international development partners.LanguagesRequired: English (4 - Excellent). Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to set out a coherent analysis in presentations and group interactionDesirable: Working knowledge of another official language (Arabic, French or Spanish).Apply on IFAD’s Careers site, ref: VA 33222Click Apply to read the full job description and submit your application.Deadline for applications: 26 January CET Rome)#J-18808-Ljbffr