1.TECHNICAL AND COUNTRY PROGRAM ADVICE: On the basis of seasoned technical knowledge and analysis of current thematic conditions, emerging development challenges and the state of rural poverty at the assigned country level, the Social Inclusion Analyst/Specialist provides sound technical advice to improve the capacity of IFAD to address rural poverty, to enhance national government policies and programmes and to ensure IFAD is regarded as a trusted and valued partner facilitating the mainstreaming agenda and providing the technical advice on cross- cutting themes within his/her area of expertise. Accountabilities may include:
(i) Supporting the design and implementation of operational commitments and programs related to: (a) IFAD’s Policy on Gender Equality and Women’s empowerment; (b) IFAD Targeting Policy; (c) IFAD Policy on Engagement with Indigenous peoples; (d) IFAD youth action plan; (e) IFAD Nutrition Action Plan; (f) IFAD’s framework for implementing transformational approaches to the mainstreaming themes; and (g) IFAD’s Social, Climate and Environment Assessment Procedures.
(ii) Advising and technical backstopping of IFAD-financed projects and COSOPs;
(iii) Reporting on progress of projects, paying special attention to projects requesting special assistance during implementation; (iv) Supporting policy engagement on mainstreaming topics in the countries of the region.
2. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING: The Social Inclusion Analyst/Specialist enhances the development of viable and sustainable policy and project development at the country-level through seasoned technical knowledge sharing for his/her area of specialization. S/He will ensure country-level access to the latest sources of knowledge and innovation, strengthen national technical capacity, and establish new knowledge and advisory partnerships. S/he captures and uses more systematically IFAD’s field experience to better link impact evaluation to corporate and regional M&E work and integrate impact assessments, M&E and good practice findings into corporate learning opportunities to allow for cross-regional learning. Accountabilities may include:
(i) Collecting, documenting and reporting of good practices;
(ii) Developing and disseminating knowledge products, operational tools and guidelines; Assisting in impacts assessments of selected projects;
(iii) Supporting the development and management of network(s) of Social Inclusion and Nutrition focal points from IFAD-funded projects and practitioners at regional level, and contributing to IFAD global KM processes in coordination with the social inclusion team;
(iv)Facilitate and provide technical support on social inclusion and nutrition-sensitivity capacity development and training, through an integrated approach, to support project staff, national partners, and service providers.
3. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION: The Social Inclusion Analyst/Specialist establishes and maintains a network of peer contacts inside and outside IFAD to keep up-to-date on activities to support joint advocacy at the country level and for knowledge sharing to enhance the Fund’s profile as a highly competent and viable partner in development and mainstreaming cross-cutting themes into IFAD country programmes. Accountabilities may include:
(i) Identifying key organizations and institutions to assist IFAD-financed projects in Social Inclusion- related, Youth sensitivity-related and nutrition-sensitivity related assessments and analyses;
(ii) Liaising with national social inclusion and nutrition officers/focal points, and providing technical support and backstop, including linking up these focal points to local expertise, as required.
(iii) Assisting in organizing country-level events on IFAD-financed project experiences and results related to social inclusion and nutrition-sensitivity with the country partners.
4. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING: The Social Inclusion Analyst/Specialist contributes to managing the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of technical activities and components of programs/projects to enhance country level programme and funding decisions based on accurate technical data. Accountabilities may include:
(i) Participating in selected design, supervision and impact assessments missions;
(ii) Contributing to evaluation processes as required;
(iii)Contributing to social inclusion and nutrition aspects of portfolio reviews and analysis.
5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Social Inclusion Analyst/Specialist is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This may include management of consultants and staff under his/her purview.
Education:
Level – Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. The advanced university degree may be substituted by a first university degree and at least four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience over and above the minimum number of years of experience as stipulated below.
Areas – social sciences, gender studies, sociology, economics, human or development geography, rural development, nutrition/public health.
Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php
Work experience:
- At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in, and demonstrated understanding of, poverty analysis, social inclusion (gender equality and women’s empowerment, inclusion of youth and indigenous peoples) and improved nutrition issues in rural development initiatives.
- Two (2) years preferably in the United Nations or an international financial institution, or another multi-cultural organization or institution or a national organization providing support on a global scope.
- Position-specific experience: In-depth technical expertise, demonstrated by substantive work experience, and solid understanding of social inclusion and improved nutrition issues and impacts on rural development, ideally acquired by working on rural development or poverty reduction projects. Access to networks of technical and professional resources and expertise which can be brought to bear to IFAD’s work on gender and social inclusion.
Languages:
- Required English and French (4 – Excellent) ;
- Desirable: Spanish, or Arabic.
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