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

Private Sector Portfolio Analyst (Junior Professional Officer-Netherlands), Rome | IFAD - International Fund for Agricultural Development

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

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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

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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).

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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.

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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 financial and development impact portfolio data Support monitoring and supervising of NSOs portfolio performance (including regular and blended finance operations) and technical assistance

Provide analytical support to the reporting of NSOs portfolio performance and prepare regular NSOs portfolio reports and the annual NSOs programme updates for the supervisor's submission to relevant internal committees and the Board Assist in coordinating with   risk management and accounting officers on maintaining accurate risk rating and project category of the individual transactions and coherent financial data Support NSOs investment oversight to ensure compliance with various loan agreements covenants Track NSOs covenants and support follow-up to ensure timely deliverables for portfolio reporting and financial obligations compliance (these can include financial and operational covenants, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)-related covenants, among others). Support the development and maintenance of systems/processes are in place to track covenant delivery timelines and identify early warnings of covenant breaches or missed deadlines. Inform and assist in coordinating with Private Sector Investment Officers/Specialists to undertake relevant and timely action to ensure compliance with covenants and investment agreements. Assist the portfolio management process, including drafting initial inputs for requests for waivers, consents, and other changes in the terms of loan agreements; and support the Senior Private Sector Portfolio Specialist (Portfolio Management) throughout internal review processes, especially for watch-listed projects Support Private Sector Investment Officers/Specialists to lead internal processes and negotiations with clients on non-performing investments, including support in handling of rescheduling and restructuring and obtaining required internal approvals Participate in/ and/or support field and supervision missions when required Work closely with the Financial Controller's Division (FCD) to support and monitor the processing of disbursement requests related to NSOs

Support the transfer process of executed NSO transactions (from Private Sector Investment Officers/Specialists to Private Sector Portfolio Officers)

Assist in the development and/or application of internal portfolio management guidelines and impact framework for NSOs, and implementation of performance monitoring systems to ensure the alignment with industry best practice and complementarity with Sovereign Operations (SOs) Prepare analytical findings and reports for divisional and country-level decision making on project viability and sustainability Contribute to engagement with various key divisions at IFAD to ensure efficient and effective review and implementation of the NSOs Provide technical support in building operational relationships with private sector partners within the scope of Country Strategies and of sovereign investments Provide technical support to integrate NSOs within IFAD country programmes Provide any other support to the PSD as required from time to time

2. SUPPORT THE DELIVERY AND REPORTING OF PSD WORK PROGRAM

Assist in the delivery of the PSD work plan; to build synergies and capacity to ensure close coordination and collaboration among the various teams Provide support in the delivery of PSD Special Initiatives

3. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: The JPO supports and/or facilitates stakeholder access to the latest knowledge and innovations in private sector investments and development. He/she will assist in the establishment of new knowledge resources and partnerships to support the operational needs of investment officers, country teams and advance regional NSOs and broader private sector (SO loans and grants) agenda/activities. Responsibilities include:

Risk Management

Provide support for the drafting and review of relevant policies and procedures, guidelines, monitoring tools, manuals, etc Provide support to the development and delivery of training modules focused on developing high-performing and high-impact Private Sector (PS) programs Participate in IFAD-wide thematic discussions and contribute to the development of appropriate technical and operational guidelines in collaboration with the Office of Development Effectiveness (ODE) and others Perform other activities in support of the implementation of IFAD's Private Sector Operational Engagement Strategy Contribute to the development and dissemination of lessons learnt on NSOs to ensure that experiences from the ongoing portfolio are fed into the design of new NSOs

4. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION : The JPO helps mobilize resources and build relevant partnerships. Responsibilities may include: Support the development of existing partnerships and outreach activities as well as development of new relationships with Development Finance Institutions (DFI), impact investors, foundations and corporate partners to expand resources, market and income opportunities for smallholders, small-scale producers, cooperatives and/or agribusiness etc Support and/or participate in IFAD's   communication of NSOs technical and portfolio activities and performance ( including participation at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars, and conferences fora, as requested)

Support the communication with donors and external stakeholders of the Private Sector Financing Programme Contribute to the mobilisation of resources for NSOs in collaboration with the resource mobilization officers, through partnerships and outreach activities Support the development of thematic investment platforms

5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The JPO is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources, including equipment, supplies and, as applicable, staff supervised. The JPO may also be asked to provide guidance to external consultants and more junior staff.

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Key Performance Indicators

The assignment requires the provision of technical support and analytical input in portfolio administration, coordination, monitoring, and reporting as well as participation in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts. The work involves technical analysis and synthesis with contribution to project methodology and inputs to the design of projects, knowledge sharing among peers and counterparts to enhance cooperation, complementarity and synergy and support to monitoring and evaluation to measure and report on lessons learned and best practices. The work is considered moderately complex requiring sound technical analysis and reporting. Typically operating under regular supervision, the JPO's work may be reviewed for technical accuracy, but more typically is reviewed for both technical accuracy and satisfactory progress against the established work plan.

Working Relationships

The work relationships of the JPO at this level are primarily for the exchange of information regarding development projects, information-gathering and exchange in support of studies and thematic assignments, identifying reliable sources and following established guidelines for obtaining information on global, national and sub-regional conditions and sharing methodological approaches and operational experience for implementation of activities undertaken on behalf of the Fund.

The work relationships of the JPO involve supporting the provision of technical inputs and assist in addressing issues that arise in private sector project design and appraisal, supervision/implementation and in the preparation of studies and reports. The JPO provides technical inputs, in private sector investments, under close guidance and supervision, at the global, regional, and country level as required.

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