Responsibilities
will include inter alia :

Contribute to IFAD's strategic partnership building in the social inclusion, climate, biodiversity and environment space with a broad spectrum of partners, including with the UNFCCC, CBD, UNCCD, MDBs, bi-lateral development agencies, private sector, foundations, non-governmental organizations, and other relevant potential partners and funders.
Identifying possible sources of funding leading to conceptualization of new project concepts and project proposals.
Support efforts to mobilize additional financial and human resources for IPAF, in collaboration with colleagues in the Global Engagement, Partnerships and Resources Mobilization Division, especially from bilateral partners and private foundations.
Contribute to IFAD's partnership building efforts with existing Indigenous Peoples-led funds with the objective of developing joint strategies for funding.
Contribute to IFAD's partnership building efforts with Rome Based Agencies on engagement with Indigenous Peoples, on the Coalition on Indigenous Peoples Food Systems, and beyond.
Contribute to IPAF's representation at environment, biodiversity and climate-related international, regional, inter-agency fora, meetings, seminars and conferences.

Knowledge Management
The Technical Specialist establishes new knowledge and advisory partnerships and shares knowledge and experiences generated through programme activities for the area of specialization, and promotes use of knowledge to enhance technical capacity. In particular s / he will :

Use the knowledge and experience emerging from the IPAF-funded projects, including innovations, impact and lessons learned, to feed policy dialogue, promote the implementation of Indigenous rights frameworks in line with UNDRIP, and influence pro-poor initiatives with indigenous peoples.
Support the dissemination of knowledge and lessons learned with IPAF partners, IFAD country programs, regional divisions and outside partners, by preparing presentations for seminars and workshops, publishing blogs and articles, engaging with COM division on social media campaigns, and developing new knowledge products and operational tools.
Participate in thematic discussions and in policy and technical dialogue / processes and strategy issues, both within IFAD and representing IFAD at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars, conferences etc.
Support communication channels and advocacy efforts between grassroots organizations and indigenous peoples' networks to promote the implementation of Indigenous rights frameworks in line with UNDRIP.
Organize South-South cooperation and learning events to share experiences from Asia and the Pacific and Latin America and the Caribbean in the Africa region.
Preparation of knowledge products on innovations to be scaled up / replicated by IFAD and / or other development institutions.
Support the Senior Technical Specialist in knowledge management and reporting requirements related to IPAF.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
The Technical Specialist contributes to managing the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the IPAF in order to enhance country level programme and funding decisions based on accurate technical data. Accountabilities may include :

Developing monitoring and evaluation criteria for the IPAF programme;
Implementing performance monitoring systems and new approaches to performance monitoring; and
Preparing analytical findings and reports for decision making on programme viability and sustainability.
Undertake annual supervision missions.
Prepare annual grant status reports based on the regional reports submitted by the identified regional partners.
Prepare the approach for a final programme evaluation to identify lessons learned for IPAF's next cycles.

Managerial Functions
The Technical Specialist is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This includes, among others, people management through support to recruitment of consultants and technical leadership / capacity development, coaching and mentoring of new and / or more junior staff. This includes :

Act as a member of the IPAF Secretariat, managing the IPAF.
Facilitating coordination between the IPAF Secretariat , IPAF Board and the Steering Committee of the IPs Forum at IFAD and exchanges / synergies with IFAD country teams.
People Management and evaluation of performance of consultants.
Resource Management by providing technical expertise for programme development, and Knowledge and Content Management by ensuring that (1) knowledge content within specialty / thematic area is continuously updated and available through the intranet, that (2) best practices are continuously identified, documented and made available to clients and peers through the inter- / intra-net and that (3) appropriate and up-to-date information and learning tools are available.

Key Performance Indicators
Assignments require the provision of seasoned technical expertise and input for the full programme / project cycle as well as in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts. The work goes beyond technical analysis and synthesis to include substantive inputs to project methodology and design of projects, knowledge sharing among peers and counterparts to enhance cooperation, complementarity and synergy and monitoring and evaluation to measure and report on lessons learned and best practices. The work is considered moderately complex requiring in-depth technical analysis and reporting. Typically operating as a technical specialist at the country or regional levels, the Technical Specialist's work may be reviewed for technical accuracy, but more typically is reviewed for achieving the established work plan.
Working Relationships
The work relationships of Technical Specialists at this level are primarily for the exchange of information regarding development projects. Information-gathering and exchange in support of studies and thematic assignments may also include identifying reliable sources and establishing guidelines for obtaining information on national and sub-regional; conditions and to convey methodological approaches and operational experience for implementation of activities undertaken on behalf of the Fund.
Position Specific
The work relationships of the Technical Specialist involve participating in mission planning, technical project design, preparation of background thematic studies and reports. The incumbent provides technical expertise and methodological guidance at the country, regional and global level and works under the supervision of the Senior Technical Specialist. Contacts are with Indigenous Peoples and civil society organizations, non-governmental and intergovernmental organisations, bilateral donors and foundations funding the IPAF, counterparts withing the UN having related programmes.
Job Profile Requirements
Organizational Competencies

Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships
Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others
Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change
Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients
Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates
Managing performance and developing staff -
Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectively
Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability
Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence
Team working - Contributes effectively to the team

Education

Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent)

Experience

At least five (5) years progressively responsible professional experience in, and demonstrated understanding of, development initiatives in the field of specialization.
Three (3) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope.

Position-specific experience

Seasoned technical expertise with field experience at the country and regional level on Indigenous Peoples- and social inclusion.
Demonstrated experience in grants management, partnerships, financial reporting, especially in relation to reporting to various stakeholders.
Skill in preparing donor financial reports for accounts / projects, including multi-donor complex ones, in verifying compliance of the financial reporting formats with the signed agreements, in validating the content of financial / narrative reports.
Experience in the area of development initiatives focusing on social inclusion and demonstrated understanding of issues related to engagement with Indigenous Peoples, including carrying out analysis to inform project design and implementation strategies.
Ability to share technical guidance / knowledge at the peer level.

Languages

English (4 - Excellent)
French and / or Spanish

Skills

Knowledge strategy & management : Extensive expertise in knowledge management & dissemination strategies
Evidence-based policy : Know-how in the formulation of concrete and actionable policy recommendations based on hard evidence (going beyond simple data interpretation)
Advocacy : Know-how in advocacy, to maintain and promote constructive dialogue around IFAD's vision to external actors
IFAD governance & mandate : In depth knowledge of IFAD`s governance structure, mandate, strategic priorities and technical work
IFAD partners : Knowledge of IFAD's partners' functioning and mandate , such as the public sector (e.g. governments and policy, institutions and system), non-state actors (NGOs, CSOs, Foundations, etc.) and private sector actors
Resource mobilization : Know-how in resource mobilization strategies (including marketing and communication) for IFI, international public bodies and within the UN
Adaptability : Adaptability and flexibility when facing new or unexpected situations, and to specific constraints and circumstances and managing complex processes
Corporate approach : Ability to bring in corporate vision and priorities into one's area of work (e.g. budgeting going beyond simple budgetary considerations, taking into account strategic priorities)
Interpersonal skills : Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others (e.g. visitors, clients, callers, etc.), including senior individuals (e.g. high-level meeting participants)
Problem solving : Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategies
Synthesis : Outstanding ability to synthesize and simplify complex technical information for a variety of (non-technical) audiences
Verbal communication : Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language
Written communication : Clear, succinct and convincing written communication in the language needed for specific role; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language (e.g. for drafting of position papers, briefings, etc.)
Cross-cutting themes - Gender and social inclusion : Expertise specific to gender and social inclusion cross-cutting theme (e.g. youth, targeting strategies)
Project / Programme mgmt (incl. coordination, design, development) : Know-how in Project design and evaluation

Other Information
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.
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