Poverty & Economic Development Full-time

Lead Global Technical Specialist - ICT for Development (ICT4D)

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Posted

Feb 12, 2026

Location

Italy

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities:

  • Provide state-of-the-art technical advice on ICT for Development (ICT4D) throughout the project cycle (strategic and operational)
  • Lead key programs and initiatives related to ICT4D, supporting country/regional programs and contributing to the corporate agenda
  • Enhance knowledge management by ensuring access to latest sources of knowledge and innovation, strengthening technical capacity, and establishing new knowledge and advisory partnerships
  • Represent IFAD at the global level within the area of ICT4D expertise and ensure knowledge flows among regionally-mapped technical staff

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role creates positive change by leveraging ICT for Development (ICT4D) to support agricultural development and poverty reduction through technical advice, program leadership, and knowledge enhancement.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

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Benefits

What's in it for you

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About

Inside International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger by investing in rural people, financing programmes that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes.