Regional Technical Specialist

Organization
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Location
Cairo, Egypt
Job Type
Full-time
Deadline for Applications
04/28/2026
Where to Apply
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4400718837/
Tags
Full-time

Organizational Setting

 

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.

 

The Office of Technical Delivery is responsible for providing expert technical guidance to IFAD teams engaged in the design and implementation of projects and programmes to deliver the high technical quality investments that facilitate rural transformation, and which comply with IFAD’s mandate and operational policies. The Office ensures IFAD applies and disseminates state of the art knowledge in its investments and evidence on strategic themes and encourages the innovative application of global knowledge and evidence in IFAD investments. This helps countries tackle complex development challenges in fostering inclusive and sustainable rural transformation including mainstreaming areas.

 

The Office of Technical Delivery (OTD) is led by a Managing Director and is comprised of two (2) divisions: the Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division (ECG) and the Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI).

 

The Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI) facilitates improved and efficient delivery of IFAD’s corporate mandate, predominantly through the quality of the design and implementation of its policies, country strategies and projects.

 

Key functions and activities of PMI include Quality Enhancement, Policy Engagement, Networking and Strategic Partnerships. PMIs’ technical mandate covers a range of themes, all of which are key to deliver IFAD’s strategic framework, including: agronomy, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture, markets and value chains, agriculture research for development (AR4D), ICT4D, inclusive rural finance (including PARM, INSURED and remittances), rural institutions and farmers organizations, rural infrastructure, water, land and natural resources management.

PMI is led by a Divisional Director.

 

Job Role

 

The Regional Technical Specialist is a seasoned professional in a specialized thematic area; the incumbent reports either to a more senior Technical Specialist or to the divisional Director. At this level Technical Specialists independently analyse technical and policy problems of concern to IFAD, intergovernmental bodies, and national authorities and provide substantive technical input to the development of policies, technical strategies and proposals. The incumbent may work collaboratively with the thematic Technical Specialists, Country Directors and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support.

 

Position specifics:

 

The Regional Technical Specialist (Crops and Animal Production) serves as IFAD’s technical expert in the areas of Crops and Animal Production) and is responsible for other technical areas related to animal and crop production. The position supports country/regional programs by providing or curating state-of-the-art technical advice throughout the project cycle (strategic and operational), as well as contributes to the corporate agenda, in the technical areas of Crops and Animal Production.

 

Minimum requirements

 

Education:

  • Level – Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area.
  • Areas include – Animal production, Livestock, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Veterinarian science, Marine Science, Aquatic Science, Agronomy or related field
  • Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php.

 

Experience:

  • At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in, and demonstrated understanding of, development initiatives in the fields of Livestock, Fisheries & Aquaculture, and Crop Production, particularly in the formulation of technical guidance and input to agriculture and rural development programmes. Experience or familiarity with projects focusing on nutrition sensitive agriculture is desirable.
  • Two (2) years in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope.
  • Demonstration of technical skills in Livestock, Fisheries & Aquaculture, and Crop Production applied to the design and coordination of rural development projects and interventions and identification of innovative solutions to emerging issues.
  • Ability to share technical guidance / knowledge at the governmental and peer levels as well as to inspire more junior specialists and programme staff in the development of viable programme activities.
  • Familiarity with application of IFIs safeguards to manage the social, climate and environmental impacts Livestock, Fisheries & Aquaculture, and Crop Production projects and experience in dealing with private sector are strong assets.
  • Experience in international policy frameworks related to global environment, natural resource management and rural development is an asset.

 

Languages:

  • Required: English (4 – Excellent), with good drafting skills
  • Desirable: Knowledge of another UN official language: French, Arabic

 

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