Country Director

hace 1 día

Panamá Provincia de Panamá, Panamá International Fund For Agricultural Development A tiempo completo

**Organizational Setting**:
**This position serves the Haiti portfolio and is based in Panama City, Panama. It is expected to move to Port-au-Prince, Haiti in the future.**

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 Programme Management Department (PMD), under the leadership of an Associate Vice-President, is responsible for the overall programme of loans and grants of the Fund and is composed of five (5) regional divisions and the Operational Policy and Results Division (OPR). The five regional divisions are: Asia and the Pacific (APR), West, Central Africa (WCA), East and Southern Africa (ESA) Near East, North Africa and Europe (NEN), and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), where this position is located.

Country Directors work under the strategic management, policy guidance and direct supervision of the relevant Division Director. They also receive first-level operational support from the Head of the relevant Multi-Country Officer (MCO) or assigned Country Director at senior level.

**Job Role**:
The Country Director is accountable for the IFAD core values of integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of the assigned portfolio. Accountabilities/key results also include advocating for and enhancing national government programmes that improve poor rural people’s access 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.

The Country Director plays an active role in engaging with the private sector and other local stakeholders.

**Key Functions and Results**:
1. COUNTRY STRATEGY MANAGEMENT: The Country Director leads strategic positioning and country strategy development. The incumbent 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, the 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. The incumbent leads 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 disseminating 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 REPRESENTATION AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT: The Country Director ensures IFAD presence at country-level. The incumbent contributes to catalysing 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 relationships 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, acting as the primary point of contact for transmitting IFAD's decisions, provides support in the coordination of operational activities for development, and contributes to all international and national/thematic groups meetings.

4. CONTRIBUTION TO POLICY LEADERSHIP: The Country Director contributes to corporate level strategy on core IFAD policy positions within the assigned portfolio, led by Division Directors. They maintain and promote constructive dialogue on the development of pro-poor agricultural development and rural poverty reduction policies and in enabling the rural poor to advocate for institutional transformation. The incu

  • Regional Director

    hace 10 horas

    Panamá, Panamá UNICEF A tiempo completo

    **Job no**: 548656 **Contract type**: Fixed Term Appointment **Duty Station**: Panama City **Level**: D-2 **Location**: Panama **Categories**: Senior Leadership Vacancies UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their...

  • Family Plannig 2030

    hace 5 días

    Panamá, Panamá Save the Children A tiempo completo

    **The Opportunity** The position could be based in: Panama, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, or Peru **TITLE: Country Engagement Coordinator, FP 2030 Latin America & Caribbean Regional Hub **ROLE PURPOSE** **Context**:Family Planning 2030 (FP2030) is a global partnership of governments, civil society, multilateral organizations, donors, private sector,...

  • Country Liaison Adviser, Fp2030 Lac Regional Hub

    hace 10 horas

    Panamá, Panamá Save the Children A tiempo completo

    **The Opportunity The position could be based in: Panama, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, or Peru **Country Liaison, Adviser, FP2030 Latin America & Caribbean Regional Hub **ROLE PURPOSE** **Context**:Family Planning 2030 (FP2030) is a global partnership of governments, civil society, multilateral organizations, donors, private sector, and researchers...

  • Country Liaison and Youth Coordinator. Fp2030

    hace 3 días

    Panamá, Panamá Save the Children A tiempo completo

    **The Opportunity This position will be based in: Panama and other LAC Countries **Country Liaison and Youth Coordinator, FP 2030 Latin America & Caribbean Regional Hub **ROLE PURPOSE** The LAC regional Hub will have a Country Liaison and Youth Coordinator who will be accountable for supporting the coordination of country engagement and youth-led...

  • Regional Director of Population and Development for Latin America and the Caribbean

    hace 2 días

    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations Population Fund A tiempo completo

    The United Nations Population Fund is seeking a highly experienced and skilled individual to fill the position of Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean. This role requires a deep understanding of the political, social, and economic landscape of the region and a proven track record of leadership in development programmes.Job DescriptionAs...

  • Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office: Strategic Visionary

    hace 4 días

    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations Population Fund A tiempo completo

    United Nations Population FundThe Position:The role of Director, Regional Office, is located in the Latin American and the Caribbean UNFPA Regional Office (LACRO), and reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director for Programme. The Director is a member of the Executive Committee, providing overall strategic vision, direction, and leadership in the...

  • Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office

    hace 1 semana

    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations Population Fund A tiempo completo

    United Nations Population FundThe Position:The post of Director, Regional Office, is located in the Latin American and the Caribbean UNFPA Regional Office (LACRO), and reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director for Programme. The Director is a member of the Executive Committee, provides overall strategic vision, direction and leadership in the Region,...

  • Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Office

    hace 1 semana

    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations Population Fund A tiempo completo

    United Nations Population FundThe Position:The post of Director, Regional Office, is located in the Latin American and the Caribbean UNFPA Regional Office (LACRO), and reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director for Programme. The Director is a member of the Executive Committee, provides overall strategic vision, direction and leadership in the Region,...

  • Deputy Regional Director, Central America

    hace 2 días

    Panamá, Panamá Hias 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,...

  • Regional Director

    hace 4 semanas

    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá UN Women A tiempo completo

    UN WomenUN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.The...

  • Regional Director

    hace 3 semanas

    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá UN Women A tiempo completo

    UN WomenUN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.The...

  • General Manager

    hace 1 día

    Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panamá 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...

  • Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean Office Leader

    hace 1 día

    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations Population Fund A tiempo completo

    Job DescriptionThe United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled individual to fill the position of Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean Office.About UNFPAUNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is...

  • Operations Analyst

    hace 1 día

    Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panamá World Bank Group A tiempo completo

    **Regional Context** The World Bank Group serves 30 client countries in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region (LCR). Clients range from large rapidly-growing sophisticated middle-income clients to IDA countries to small Caribbean states to one fragile state. Despite immense resources, dynamic societies, and an average annual per capita income of about...

  • Director Brand Partners

    hace 3 semanas

    Panamá, Panamá Adidas A tiempo completo

    Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: - Plan, nurture, and manage an adequate Culture Marketing and Sports Marketing portfolio of individual athletes, partners, clubs and associations supporting brand and category objectives. - Key Responsibilities: - Leads the partnership: Culture Marketing and Sports Marketing plans in alignment with the...

  • Regional Director of Population and Development in Latin America

    hace 3 días

    Panamá, Panamá, Panamá United Nations Population Fund A tiempo completo

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Regional Director to lead our efforts in population and development in Latin America. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic direction, oversight, and leadership to our regional office, ensuring the effective implementation of our programs and initiatives.Key...

  • Regional Financial Comptroller

    hace 7 días

    Panamá, Panamá Iom Usrap Dc A tiempo completo

    Job Identification (Reference Number)**:12820** Position Title**:Regional Financial Comptroller (P)** Duty Station City**:Panama City** Duty Station Country**:Panama** Grade**:P-5** Contract Type**:Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)** Recruiting Type**:Professional** Vacancy Type**:Vacancy Notice** Initial duration**:1 year with possibility of...

  • Regional Financial Comptroller

    hace 2 días

    Panamá, Panamá International Organization for Migration A tiempo completo

    Job Identification (Reference Number)**:12820** Position Title**:Regional Financial Comptroller (P)** Duty Station City**:Panama City** Duty Station Country**:Panama** Grade**:P-5** Contract Type**:Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)** Recruiting Type**:Professional** Vacancy Type**:Vacancy Notice** Initial duration**:1 year with possibility of...

  • Programme Officer P-3

    hace 2 semanas

    Panamá, Panamá International Fund For Agricultural Development A tiempo completo

    **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...

  • Senior Legal Officer

    hace 2 días

    Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panamá International Organization for Migration A tiempo completo

    Position Title**: Senior Legal Officer** Duty Station**: Panama City, Panama** Classification**: Professional Staff, Grade P4** Type of Appointment**: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension** Estimated Start Date**: As soon as possible** Closing Date**: 12 November 2024** - Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United...