Country Director

hace 3 semanas

Panama cinfo A tiempo completo

COMPANY PRESENTATION

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.

Find in-depth information on careers with IFAD and related cinfo's support on cinfo.ch:
**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.

Under the overall supervision of the regional Division Director, the Country Director is responsible for management of the assigned portfolio and related staff.
- The position is located in Panama City, Panama.

**Job Role**
- The Country Director is accountable for the IFAD core values of integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of assigned portfolio. The accountabilities/key results the CD also include advocacy for and enhancement of national government programmes that improve the access of poor rural people to natural resources; agricultural technologies; financial services; markets; employment opportunities and enterprise development. The Country Director additionally promotes capacity building of key government counterparts and the rural poor in terms of the skills required for their participation in national and local policy and programming processes.
- Position specific:

- The Country Director plans, directs and manages the IFAD country programmes in Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, and other tasks assigned by the LAC Regional Director. The position plays a critical role in ensuring IFAD programmes are efficiently implemented in the countries assigned.

**Key Functions and Results**
- 1. COUNTRY STRATEGIC PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT: The Country Director manages country strategy development for countries within the assigned portfolio of work and is accountable for leading and managing the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies (COSOP) for IFAD's collaboration with governments and other national stakeholders for agricultural development and rural poverty reduction following the principle of ownership, alignment and harmonization. This entails analysis of the dynamics of agricultural development and rural poverty reduction; development of relevant country
- specific strategies; and the definition of IFAD's value added in this context.
- 2. COUNTRY PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT: The Country Director manages IFAD programme and related IFAD-funded projects within the portfolio assigned by the Division Director, leading the design and supervision of the projects as well as loan and grant negotiations, all in accordance with IFAD's applicable policies. The Country Director is accountable for analysing relevant information, assisting in the periodic monitoring and evaluation of results achieved and reporting on and dissemination of findings. The incumbent contributes effectively to the IFAD organizational change agenda, with reference to issues related to IFAD's direct supervision and implementation support modalities.
- 3. INSTITUTIONAL REPRSENTATION AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT The Country Director serves as a designated IFAD representative at country-level. The incumbent catalyses effective partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders in agricultural development and rural poverty reduction, including government and non-governmental institutions, bilateral and multilateral financing institutions, civil society organizations, research centres and the private sector. Additionally, they enhance IFAD's relationship and collaboration with in-country partners focusing on synergies and coordinated strategies with multilateral/bilateral donors and civil-society organizations involved in agricultural development and rural poverty reduction. The incumbent represents IFAD on the UN Country Team, playing a significant role in coordinating operational for development, and contributes to all international and national meetings/thematic groups meetings. The Country Director may coordinate the operational work of the assigned portfolio with the relevant Head of an IFAD Multi-Country Office (MCO) and may provide coordination and administrative support to other Country Directors (P5) managing portfolios assigned to one of the areas

  • Country Director

    hace 2 meses

    Panama ACR Globe A tiempo completo

    COUNTRY DIRECTORS BRIEF Country Directors represent their company in a foreign country. They work within growing industries experiencing global expansion. They manage all operations in a particular region, including recruitment, budgets, planning, and submitting reports. They might also require specialized skill sets and industry-related knowledge. -...

  • Director de Proyectos

    hace 2 semanas

    Panama Sgf Global A tiempo completo

    **Job Name**: Director de Proyectos Job Type: Permanent Country: Panama City: Panama Languages: DIRECTOR DE PROYECTOS Responsable del plan y ejecución proyectos y análisis de los riesgos y amenazas que pueden poner en peligro el éxito del proyecto FUNCIONES: Administrar todos los aspectos de un proyecto de construcción (presupuesto, programación,...

  • Director de Proyectos

    hace 1 semana

    Panama Sgf Global A tiempo completo

    **Job Name**: Director de Proyectos Job Type: Permanent Country: Panama City: Panama Languages: DIRECTOR DE PROYECTOS Responsable del plan y ejecución proyectos y análisis de los riesgos y amenazas que pueden poner en peligro el éxito del proyecto FUNCIONES: Administrar todos los aspectos de un proyecto de construcción (presupuesto, programación,...

  • Country Experience Manager

    hace 2 semanas

    Panama Selina A tiempo completo

    **Who we are** Our mission is to build a global movement where people live, travel, work and experience, while making meaningful connections. Selina was born out of a desire to celebrate the nomadic lifestyle: to experience our planet’s most beautiful places, to build community, to engage with locals and fellow travelers, to work and enjoy new...

  • Country Program Manager, Panama

    hace 3 semanas

    Panama Clinton Health Access Initiative A tiempo completo

    Overview: The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. CHAI was founded in 2002...

  • Sales Director

    hace 3 semanas

    Panama Execunet A tiempo completo

    **Remarks**: We are working with the Renewable Energy division of one of the largest Electrical Distributors in the country. They have built an impressive solar division on the west coast selling solar products and BOS components to residential and commercial installers and developers across 14 branches.We have been asked to help identify an experienced...

  • Director Retail Operations

    hace 4 semanas

    Panama City adidas A tiempo completo

    Director Retail Operations Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: To provide LAM Retail Organization in countries with the right operations guidelines according to Global Retail Center of Excellence and monitor execution to ensure consistency, identify best practices and gather feedback. Develop and implement business and consumer focused...

  • Director Sales

    hace 1 semana

    Panama DHL A tiempo completo

    **DIRECTOR SALES & MARKETING CENAC** **Department: SALES** **Location: PANAMÁ** - Professional degree in related fields like logistics, marketing, sales, administration. Master Degree desire. - 8 years experience in Leadership roles, enabling teamwork and talent Development passionate. - Deep knowledge in logistics and DHL products - Work experience in a...

  • Director Retail Operations

    hace 1 semana

    Panama Adidas A tiempo completo

    Director Retail Operations Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: - To provide LAM Retail Organization in countries with the right operations guidelines according to Global Retail Center of Excellence and monitor execution to ensure consistency, identify best practices and gather feedback. Develop and implement business and consumer focused...

  • Director Sales

    hace 1 semana

    Panama Adidas A tiempo completo

    Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: - To drive and implement profitable and sustainable growth with Wholesale/Distributors accounts for our brands in LADMAR while enhancing the consumer’s experience. To lead and develop the Commercial organization according to the leadership framework to ensure the best team in the sport industry.- Key...

  • Regional Director Commercial Fp&a

    hace 4 semanas

    Panama Adidas A tiempo completo

    Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: - Responsible of commercial finance for all channels (Wholesale, Own Retail, Franchise, and e-Com) in LAM mainly focusing on driving the long-term strategy and decision-making process to secure a good profitability and sustainable growth. Be the key business partners of all LAM Commercial VPs and global...

  • Director of The Institute for Scientific Research

    hace 7 días

    Panama Indicasat Aip A tiempo completo

    Vacancy for Director of the Institute for Scientific Research and High Technology Services - AIP (INDICASAT-AIP) RECITALS: The INSTITUTE FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AIP (INDICASAT AIP), is a public interest and non profit association with legal status recognized in accordance with Resolution PJ No. 394-195 of 6 July 2007 of the...

  • Deputy Regional Director, Central America

    hace 3 semanas

    Panama HIAS Inc A tiempo completo

    ***: HIAS seeks a Deputy Regional Director, Central America & the Caribbean to support HIAS’ programs and operations in the LAC region and engage in program implementation, advocacy, communications, fundraising and coordination with key stakeholders, including UN agencies, INGOs, local organizations and government agencies. The Deputy Regional Director,...

  • EHS Manager Santiago de Los Caballeros

    hace 3 semanas

    Panama ALSTOM A tiempo completo

    Req ID:433061 At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter...

  • Senior Director HR

    hace 2 semanas

    Panama Adidas A tiempo completo

    Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Key Responsibilities: - Together with the VP, HR, lead the design of the Human Resources Strategic Business Plan (SBP) of the Market and lead the execution and control of this SBP for the respective country. Support countries to ensure a harmonized implementation in all relevant locations (Lead,...

  • Director Sales

    hace 1 semana

    Panama Adidas A tiempo completo

    Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: To drive and implement profitable and sustainable growth with Wholesale/Distributors accounts for our brands in LADMAR while enhancing the consumer’s experience. To lead and develop the Commercial organization according to the leadership framework to ensure the best team in the sport industry. Key...

  • Resettlement Manager, Lac

    hace 2 semanas

    Panama HIAS Inc A tiempo completo

    ***: HIAS seeks a Resettlement Manager, LAC to join the North America Programs department. The Resettlement Manager, LAC will support the Third Country Solutions team and LAC country operations in the implementation and monitoring of programs related to resettlement screening, referral and case preparation. They will facilitate the exchange of best practices...

  • Sr. Commercial Director

    hace 6 días

    Panama Selina A tiempo completo

    **Who we are** Our mission is to build a global movement where people live, travel, work and experience, while making meaningful connections. Selina was born out of a desire to celebrate the nomadic lifestyle: to experience our planet’s most beautiful places, to build community, to engage with locals and fellow travelers, to work and enjoy new...

  • Generalista de Recursos Humanos

    hace 3 semanas

    Panama Hias A tiempo completo

    Seguimiento, control y revisión del registro de vacaciones del personal. - Lleva correctamente los expedientes de cada empleado. - Recepciona y prepara las novedades mensuales para la nómina, entregando al proveedor de nómina en los tiempos establecidos. - Revisar y valida la prenómina enviada por el proveedor, antes de cualquier aprobación al...

  • Resettlement Manager, Lac

    hace 3 semanas

    Panama Hias A tiempo completo

    ***: HIAS seeks a Resettlement Manager, LAC to join the North America Programs department. The Resettlement Manager, LAC will support the Third Country Solutions team and LAC country operations in the implementation and monitoring of programs related to resettlement screening, referral and case preparation. They will facilitate the exchange of best practices...