Integrated Rural Development Specialist

Islamic Development Bank

Job Description :

Reporting administratively to the Resident Representative and operationally to Manager IRD,your primary responsibilities will be as follows:

• Contribute to developing and implementing country and sector strategy.

• Collate and analyze data and rural development sector projects /programs and participate in drawing future road maps for strengthening sector.

• Carry out responsibilities for a variety of operational, tasks and undertaking,assignments of projects preparation,appraisal,supervision and ESW in field of expertise.

• Provide technical advice and consultation to peers,departments,divisions,clients and bank in rural development related issues,concepts and strategies.

• Contribute in preparation of briefing notes, case studies, annual benchmarking reports,and other ad hoc reports on the status of the Projects portfolio at the Country and sector level.

• Communicate with executing agencies regarding missions and sector related issues.

The successful Applicant You should have :

• Masters /Doctorate in Rural Development/Rural Engineering / Civil Engineering /Rural Finance with 5+ years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of all aspects of Agriculture and Rural Development sectors or domains ; engineering and technologies, sub sectors and policies of rural development institutions,rural infrastructure and rural finance.

• Understanding of the overall strategy, policy, legal and regulatory framework for the development of the rural development sector in client countries.

• Strong interpersonal & communication skills.Fluency and certain proficiency in English Language is a must.

• Should be open to travel frequently.

What’s on offer :

To apply,send resume on or before January 18th,2017 with the subject “Integrated Rural Development Specialist” to varshabarooah@michaelpage.co.in Or apply directly at www.michaelpage.co.in with job reference number 3813710.

The compensation for this position is benchmarked with UN salary scale in National Officer Category P3. Only Successful candidates will be contacted.