Partnership Officer, Rome

Partnership Officer, Rome IFAD - International Fund for Agricultural Development Rome International P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position level Speaks Arabic, English, French, Spanish Application deadline: March 23, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Partnership Officer at IFAD will deepen corporate collaboration with key stakeholders and facilitate resource mobilization and policy influence. This role involves managing partnerships, developing strategies for engagement, and providing technical expertise in global policy discussions. The incumbent will work closely with internal and external partners, particularly Multilateral Development Banks and Development Finance Institutions, to enhance IFAD's visibility and influence in rural development. The position requires strong relationship management skills and a commitment to IFAD's mission of eradicating rural poverty and hunger. Candidate Requirements: Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) At least 5 years of experience in development initiatives 3 years in a multicultural organization Fluency in English; knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic is desirable Strong advocacy and resource mobilization skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to conduct political analysis and stakeholder management Leadership and mentorship capabilities Job Title : Partnership Officer ID : 34279 Location : ROME Date of issue : 02/27/2026 Close Date : (Midnight, Rome Time) 03/23/2026 Organizational Unit : Global Eng., Part. & res. Mob. Full/Part Time : Full-Time Regular/Temporary : Regular Assignment Duration : 2 Years Grade : P-3 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 External Relations Department (ERD) leads IFAD's external engagement through public and political advocacy, global policy engagement, partnership building, resource mobilization and strategic communications. ERD also leads IFAD's Replenishment, which is the process through which IFAD mobilizes core funding from Member States and agrees on priorities and targets for the Fund's work during each three-year replenishment period. ERD is led by an Associate Vice President and is comprised of two divisions: Global Engagement Partnership and Resource Mobilization Division (GPR) and the Communications Division (COM) and one initiative: The Food Systems Coordination (FSC). The Global Engagement, Partnership and Resource Mobilization (GPR) Division has a specific focus on global policy engagement, partnerships (including with Member States and bilateral and multilateral organizations), and on driving the resource mobilization efforts with traditional and non-traditional donors and partners. Within this framework, the GPR Division addresses three main functions: Global policy engagement and multilateral relations; Strategic partnerships; Replenishment and resource mobilization, including supplementary funds and blended finance. GPR is led by a Divisional Director and comprises four (4) Liaison Offices: the Americas Liaison Office which includes a presence in Washington, D.C. (ALO) and New York (NYLO); the Saudi Arabia Liaison Office (SLO); the Japan Liaison Office (JLO); and an office in Brussels (EU/BRX). Job Role The purpose of the position is to deepen corporate level collaboration with key stakeholders and provide an interface for environmental scanning, knowledge exchange, resource mobilization, and policy influence within the scope of assignment. The incumbent may also serve as focal point and resource for GPR colleagues on specific thematic areas of strategic relevance for partnership development. The incumbent works within cross-functional key partner management teams to leverage relationship management skills, assets and, most importantly, professional social networks. I ncumbents are experts in their focus areas. They provide technical expertise and develop new approaches which materially expand the range of services or programmes delivered to closely support internal and external stakeholders. I ncumbents work collaboratively with the other colleagues across the GPR Division to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support within their assigned portfolios. The key result is to ensure greater visibility and influence for IFAD in support of its mission. The incumbent is part of GPR's Global and Multilateral Engagement Unit. The goal of global and multilateral engagement is to cement IFAD's standing as an International Financial Institution and to position the Fund as a thought-leader that invests in food systems, and promotes rural transformation at the first mile, in policy processes, prioritizing high-impact platforms and strategic partnerships. The incumbent will provide technical support and collaborate at corporate level with key internal stakeholders on relationship management and thematic areas of strategic relevance for global and multilateral engagement. The incumbent will also work jointly with external partners and the envisioned portfolio will cover engagement with MDB (Multilateral Development Banks) and bilateral DFI (Development Finance Institutions) partners of IFAD. Key Functions and Results 1. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING: The incumbent seeks and promotes new partnerships and resource mobilization opportunities, working with IFAD colleagues to identify needs and broker resource mobilization agreements to meet those needs. The incumbent receives and screens inquiries from potential collaborators and faci