Risk Analyst (Operational and Programme Delivery) - Rome, Italy P-2

at  International Fund For Agricultural Development

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 the President and Vice-President of IFAD (OPV) oversees the Corporate Services Support Group (CSSG) and supervises the Protocol Unit. The CSSG comprises the: (a) Office of the General Counsel (LEG) ; and (b) Office of Audit and Oversight (AUO), and (c) Ethics Office (ETH) reporting to the President; (d) Planning , Organizational Development and Budget Division (POB) ; (e) Quality Assurance Group (QAG): and (f) Office of Enterprise Risk Management (RMO), reporting to the Vice-President.
The Office of Enterprise Risk Management (RMO) is a dynamic, strategic and responsive service provider, leading IFAD’s second line of defense by fully supporting the management of all risks across the organization. The RMO implements, monitors, and maintains an efficient and effective Enterprise Risk Management programme, supporting IFAD’s strategic vision and mandate. The RMO aims to enable better informed risk taking by using consistent risk management best practices across the organization to achieve the Fund’s objectives in the long-term and deliver on its development commitments. The Office is responsible for oversight and monitoring of risk exposures and enabling clear reporting of IFAD’s risk profile.
The Operational and Programme Delivery Risk Analyst (P2) reports to the Lead Operational and Programme Delivery Risk Officer under the overall strategic guidance of the Assistant Vice President (AVP) & Chief Risk Officer and will work in the operational and programme delivery risk team or function.

JOB PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Organizational Competencies:

Level 1:

• Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships
• Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others
• Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change
• Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients
• Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates
• Managing performance and developing staff
• Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectively
• Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence
• Team working - Contributes effectively to the team

Education:
Level - Advanced* university degree from an accredited institution in the field of specialization, or its equivalent. The advanced degree may be substituted by a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in the above-mentioned subjects plus at least four additional years of relevant professional experience, over and above the minimum number of years of experience outlined below. Areas: Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Banking and other relevant areas.
(*) Note: For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in the IFAD’s Human Resources Implementing Procedures.
Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in risk management.
• Knowledge of inter-agency relations within the UN System is an asset.

Languages:

• English (4 - Excellent)
• Desirable: Arabic, French, or Spanish (3 – Good)

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of risk management practices and analysis. A good understanding of the risk landscape for International Financial Institutions (IFIs);
• Championing of IFAD’s values: results-orientation, professionalism, respect and integrity;
• Technical expertise in analysing business processes and proven ability to understand properly the intricacies of an institution’s risk exposures;
• Strong analytical capabilities with a good eye for detail, demonstrated familiarity with risk indicators and risk taxonomies;
• Ability to exercise good degree of independent judgment and initiative in analysing complex issues with the ability to identify, assess and suggestoptions for risk mitigations;
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and multiple priorities with limited supervision;
• Skill in conducting technical research and in the identification of innovative solutions to emerging issues;
• Ability to share technical guidance/knowledge as well as to inspire junior specialists and programme staff in the development of viable programme activities.

The incumbent will work within the Operational and Programme Delivery unit with focus on governance and risk integration activities.