The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is seeking a Programme Analyst – Temporary Professional Officer (TPO) to support the Asia and the Pacific Regional Division (APR) in strengthening portfolio performance, analytical capacity, and strategic delivery of IFAD’s investment programmes. The role contributes to regional portfolio management, project design quality, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination with key stakeholders in support of IFAD’s rural transformation mandate.
🤝 Key Areas of Expertise & Contribution:
▪️ Support to project design quality, including review of economic and financial analyses and validation of key design assumptions
▪️ Portfolio management and performance monitoring across sovereign and non-sovereign operations in the Asia-Pacific region
▪️ Quantitative data analysis, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), and use of statistical tools (e.g. Stata) to inform decision-making
▪️ Production of analytical reports, knowledge products, and regional trend analyses to support strategic planning
▪️ Technical backstopping to project teams on M&E design, outcome surveys, and reporting quality
▪️ Preparation of briefing notes, presentations, and analytical inputs for senior management and corporate engagements
▪️ Coordination and engagement with governments, development partners, and UN agencies operating in the region
▪️ Knowledge management, lesson learning, and dissemination of best practices across the regional portfolio
🗣️ Language Requirements:
▪️Mandatory: Full professional proficiency in English (4 – Excellent)
▪️Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic
📍 Duty Station: Bangkok, Thailand (On-site, 11-month temporary appointment)
How to apply
🔗 How to Apply:
1️⃣ Visit IFAD’s careers portal: job.ifad.org
2️⃣ Search by Vacancy ID (enter only the number: 33151) or Job Title
3️⃣ Click the arrow (➡️) to view full job details
4️⃣ Select “Apply” to begin your application
🕧 Deadline: 28 January 2026, 23:59 CET