Private Sector Portfolio Analyst (Junior Professional Officer-Netherlands), Rome

Private Sector Portfolio Analyst (Junior Professional Officer-Netherlands), Rome IFAD - International Fund for Agricultural Development Rome International P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position level Speaks Arabic, English, French, Spanish Application deadline: March 30, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Private Sector Portfolio Analyst (Junior Professional Officer) position at IFAD involves providing technical support and analytical input for private sector investments. The role includes assisting in the design, development, monitoring, and evaluation of investment projects, while ensuring compliance with loan agreements and managing portfolio performance. The analyst will collaborate with various teams to enhance the effectiveness of Non-Sovereign Operations and contribute to knowledge management and resource mobilization efforts. This position is exclusively for Dutch nationals under the Junior Professional Officer scheme. Candidate Requirements: Dutch nationality Advanced university degree in finance, economics, or related field At least 2 years of experience in portfolio management or private sector investment projects Knowledge of development finance issues Ability to prepare analytical inputs and draft recommendations Experience in data collection and reporting Fluency in English; knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic is a plus Job Title : Private Sector Portfolio Analyst (Junior Professional Officer-Netherlands) ID : 34154 Location : ROME Travel Guides & Travelogues Date of issue : 02/24/2026 Close Date : (Midnight, Rome Time) 03/30/2026 Organizational Unit : Private Sector Op Division Full/Part Time : Full-Time Regular/Temporary : Regular Assignment Duration : 1 Years Grade : P-2 Organizational Setting This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is addressed exclusively to people with the Dutch nationality. For the minimum qualification requirements see the website of Nedworc Foundation: Junior Professional Officer Programme - Nedworc Foundation Please read the criteria and FAQ section carefully before considering applying 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. Business & Productivity Software The Department for Country Operations (DCO) is led by an Associate Vice-President and is composed of five (5) regional divisions: Asia and the Pacific Division (APR), East and Southern Africa Division (ESA), Latin America and Caribbean Division (LAC) , Near East, North Africa and Europe Division (NEN) and West and Central Africa Division (WCA), the Private Sector Operations Division (PSD), and two (2) units: the South-South and Triangular Cooperation Unit (SSTC) and the fragility unit (FRU). Discover more Demographics Statistics Geographic Reference The Private Sector Operations Division (PSD) is led by a Divisional Director based in IFAD Headquarters in Rome, Italy. PSD is responsible for origination, structuring, delivery, and portfolio management of IFAD private sector investments, or Non-Sovereign Operations (NSOs), as well as for business development, which includes developing the NSOs pipeline and supporting complementarity between NSOs and sovereign operations within country programmes. Travel Guides & Travelogues PSD is composed of a Front Office and two units: an Investment Unit and a Portfolio Management Unit. The division also has a Trust Fund Administration function as part of its Front Office, which is responsible for the administration and control of the Private Sector Trust Fund and other off-balance as well as the on-balance sheet funding (PSD financial resources). The PSD division works in close coordination with other divisions in DCO and other departments, offices, and divisions in IFAD. In alignment with the decentralised structure of the Fund, the division operates in a geographically distributed manner, including IFAD Headquarters and Regional Offices. The Private Sector (PS) Portfolio Analyst works under the direct supervision of the Senior Private Sector Portfolio Specialist (Portfolio Management), PSD and is expected to liaise with PSD Investment Officers on a regular basis. Job Role The JPO provides technical support and analytical input in the thematic specialization, assisting in the design, development, monitoring and evaluation of IFAD's private sector investments and supporting operational engagements with the private sector within IFAD's sovereign investments. The JPO may work collaboratively with other thematic Technical Specialists, global, regional and country team staff, Investment Officers and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support. Position specifics: The JPO provides technical support in the portfolio management of private sector investments and contributes to relevant corporate processes to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Non-Sovereign Operations (NSOs). Key Functions and Results 1. TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENTAND MONITORING AND REPORTING: The JPO works closely with the Private Sector investment Officers/Specialists in the regions and HQ to support the management of IFAD Non-Sovereign private sector operations (NSOs) portfolio (which could entail both direct and indirect investments through financial intermediaries as well as technical assistance). The JPO will assist in the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of NSOs. Main responsibilities include: Provide reliable and accurate aggregate f