Corporate Services Manager - P-4 at International Fund for Agricultural Development

Key Performance Indicators

The work requires coordination with main business owners, the interpretation and application of relevant policies, rules and regulations to a broad range of simple or complex casework. Corporate Services Managers at this level analyse proposals and requests received from clients and staff and after having internally consulted within FSU and/or other CSD divisions/units make recommendations or take technically sound actions. The key results have an impact on the overall economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Regional and Country Offices operations as it relates to the use of corporate resources in the areas of financial services, human resources, procurement and logistical services, ICT and last but not least common services and the implementation of the UN agenda on common services.

Education:

• Level - Education includes Advanced university degree from an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php in a job related field (*)
• Areas: Public Administration or Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management or other related fields.
• For internal candidates, the Advanced university degree may be substituted by a first university degree plus at least four additional years of relevant professional experience over and above the minimum required number of years of experience, as stipulated below.

(*) Note:  For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in the IFAD’s Human Resources Implementing Procedures.

Experience:

• Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) – with minimum 8 years of relevant work experience
• First university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) – with minimum 12 years of relevant work experience

Position specific experience:

• Experience in preparation and management of contracts and assets, including familiarity with complex Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Proven experience with the management of service providers beyond contract management of one, or more, of the following areas of specialization: Office set up, office management, Assets management  (physical equipment), Facilities Management, Fleet, Protocol, Privileges and Logistics

Languages:

• Excellent English for IFAD Regional Office in ESA region (Working knowledge of another IFAD Language - Arabic, French, Spanish -  would be an asset)