Call for Interest

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This position is based in Rome, Italy. This call is advertised as a short-term opportunity with a duration of 6-11 months and expected to start shortly after selection. 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 People and Culture Division (PCD) provides high
- quality HR expertise, nurturing a culture of excellence and contributing towards an inclusive and diverse workplace where People come first. It is a strategic, business-oriented and trusted partner for IFAD managers and staff across the globe. It supports corporate initiatives aimed at implementing key HR processes at the organizational level and developing a shared Workplace Culture based on IFAD's core values. PCD is led by a Divisional Director and is comprised of three (3) units: the Strategic Partnering and Talent Acquisition Unit (SPTA), the Talent Management Unit (TMU), and the People Operations and Policy (POP) unit. The POP unit designs and develops HR Policy architecture, regulations and best practices and is responsible for overall management of people operations
- including HR services, benefits and entitlements and social security
- overseeing pension and insurance administration. Additionally,



the Unit is also responsible for the development of PCD's Technology architecture and roadmap to support integrated HR and talent management processes. Job Role: The POP Unit provides overall expert advice and guidance to the organization and the staff on HR Policy architecture and HR regulations and practices. It also leads the social security function, managing and administering the pension and insurance functions. POP is also responsible for the development of the HR Division Technology architecture and roadmap that will support integrated HR and talent management processes. In addition, the Unit is responsible for the management and oversight of the monthly HR payroll and for the update, maintenance and integrity of HR systems and staffing data. POP is also responsible for the design, development and publication of reliable and consistent corporate staffing and workforce data and analytics in support of the organization corporate strategy and decision-making. The Chief, POP leads corporate initiatives and technology innovations related to HR management, HR Policy design, HR/IT architecture and overarching best-practice reforms. The Chief also serves as Secretary to IFAD Staff Pension Committee. Minimum

requirements:
• Advanced university degree
- Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Management or other job-related field.
• At least ten (10)



years of progressively relevant experience is required.
• Experience in human resources management preferably in the United Nations or an international financial institution of which three (3) years' experience in leading teams or supervising HR Analysts, Officers and specialists is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities, including risk management, budgeting and resource management, project coordination, integrity and ethics, confidentiality and discretion, and highly professional written and verbal communication.
• Governance, HR Transformation & Strategy Implementation: Lead and manage the development and implementation of medium
- to longer-term strategies, driving HR transformation, workforce management, organizational development, change management, and a strong corporate approach aligned with strategic priorities.
• Expertise in HR policies and procedures, HR systems and tools, performance management, diversity and inclusion dynamics, HR business partnering and strategic workforce planning.
• Proficiency in English (4
- Excellent) is required. Good command of another UN language (French, Spanish, or Arabic) is desirable.
• CIPD accreditation or equivalent is an asset. ?

How to Apply
for this job at IFAD: 1️⃣ Visit our careers portal: https://job.ifad.org 2️⃣ Search by Vacancy ID (enter only the number: 38786) or Job Title "Call for Interest: Chief, People Operations & Policy Unit (6-11 month assignment)" 3️⃣ Click the arrow (➡️) to view full job details 4️⃣ Select "Apply" to begin your application ? Deadline to apply: November 11th 2026 ( 23.59 CET)

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