Programme Analyst

Core responsibilities:

• Support project design enhancement by reviewing economic and financial analyses and validating key assumptions
• Assist in portfolio management through monitoring, data consolidation, and preparation of analytical reports
• Conduct quantitative and statistical analysis using tools like Stata to analyze regional trends and support decision-making
• Support monitoring and evaluation processes at regional and project levels, ensuring data quality and consistency

This role contributes to eradicating rural poverty and hunger by enhancing the quality of IFAD's agricultural development projects in Asia and the Pacific, ultimately improving rural incomes and agricultural productivity.

Required qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in development-related field with strong quantitative skills (economics, rural development, public policy, statistics, or social sciences)
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in development cooperation, portfolio management, or quantitative analysis
• Experience in rural transformation, climate resilience, and inclusive agricultural development would be an asset
• Excellent English language skills (level 4); Arabic, French, or Spanish language skills desirable

This is a Temporary Professional Officer position with an 11-month contract. No specific compensation, perks, or salary information is provided in the job description.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger by investing in rural people through agricultural development programmes and projects.