This job is based in Panama City, Panama. 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 Corporate Services Department (CSD) provides IFAD with the human resources, management services, information technology resources, and medical support services required to allow IFAD to meet its objectives of enabling rural people overcome poverty. CSD is led by an Associate Vice-President, CSD, and is comprised of three (3) divisions: People and Culture Division (PCD), Information and Communications Technology Division (ICT), Management Services Division (MSD) and one unit: the Health & Wellness Unit (HWU). The Management Services Division (MSD) provides high-quality customer-oriented, sustainable, timely, effective and efficient management and operational support services to clients globally to satisfy current and future corporate needs in support of IFAD's mandate and mission and in close collaboration with our internal and external partners. MSD supports IFAD's core activities across all duty stations globally and facilitates day-to-day business operations in line with internationally accepted best practices. MSD global services encompass: Security and Business Continuity, Corporate Procurement, Asset and Insurance management, Facilities Services, Records, Archives and mail management as well as Privileges and Immunities and Travel and Visa Services. MSD works in close collaboration with its clients to enable operations, facilitate decentralization, improve internal processes, and foster collaboration within the UN system and the IFIs. MSD is led by a Divisional Director and is comprised of five (5) sections: the Travel, Visa, Privileges and Immunities Section (MSD-TVPI), the Security Section (MSD-Security), the Procurement, Inventory & Insurance Section (MSD-PROC), the Facilities, Services and Records Management Section (MSD-FSR), and the Regional Teams Management Section (MSD-RTM). Job Role The Corporate Services Manager will cover all aspects of corporate services management and administration of IFAD offices in the region in line with the Delegation of Authority and in full alignment and consultation with CSD divisions. This includes, but is not limited to, coordination of financial and human resources management related activities, facilitating efficient procurement and logistical services, while ensuring that common services as well as hosted ICT services are provided and consumed in a manner consistent with IFAD rules, regulations and terms of use. They facilitate all corporate services-related actions, ensuring smooth functioning of the IFAD Regional Office as well as other Offices within the region, consistent services delivery and constant evaluation and readjustment thereof to take into account changes in the operating environment as and when needed. Corporate Services Managers at this level are professionals reflecting complete understanding of general administration and service management in the context of the Fund's mandate, work programme and enhanced decentralization. They may additionally support a wider range of administration-related functions in the Department of Country Operations (DCO), the Office of Technical Delivery (OTD) and other departments/divisions. Within their areas of responsibility, the Corporate Services Managers exercise a high degree of independence and due diligence in providing reliable corporate services, while taking region and country context into consideration, being close to clients to better identify and address their needs through providing customized, yet corporate solutions. The Corporate Services Managers are expected to perform duties independently and to deliver the expected results through strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. CSD divisions/units, other Divisions/Offices, and UN and partner entities on the ground). The Corporate Services Manager coordinates general administrative support for staff both at the Regional Office and at country offices in the region, fostering collaboration within the local and regional teams, with other UN Agencies and Government officials while promoting a client-oriented approach. The Corporate Services Manager works in close collaboration with business owners within CSD in HQs, operations staff in other UN Agencies in particular the ones in respective local hosting agency, IFAD decentralized staff and Government officials to successfully deliver operations services. The Corporate Services Manager is empowered through appropriate Delegation of Authority (DoA) to lead the day-to-day activities within their responsibility. This empowerment extends to actions both internally within IFAD and externally with other stakeholders to perform day-to-day operations. Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Level 2: Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externally Communicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skills Demonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports change Focusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused culture Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning culture Managing performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organization Managing time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resources Problem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impact Strategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership roles Team working - Fosters a cohesive team environment Education: Advanced university degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration or Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management or other related fields. (*) Note: For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in IFAD's Human Resources Implementing Procedures. Experience: A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience Experience in preparation and management of contracts and assets, including familiarity with complex Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Proven experience with the management of service providers beyond contract management of one, or more, of the following areas of specialization: Accommodation, Assets (physical equipment), Facilities, Fleet, Protocol, Privileges and Logistics. Position-specific requirements: Relevant experience in contract management, procurement, human resources, budget, finance, asset management, field operations support and/or general administration is required. Professional experience in a multi-cultural organization or national organization with proven relevant international exposure, in a supervisory capacity, is required. Languages: Required - Excellent English and Spanish Working knowledge of another IFAD official language (French, Spanish and Arabic) would be an asset Click "Apply" to read the full job description and submit your application. Deadline for applications: 17 June 2025 (23:59 CET Rome) Ref: VA 29017 #J-18808-Ljbffr