Agricultural Officer

The Investment Centre Division (TCI) promotes investment in agriculture and rural development in developing countries and countries in transition, assisting governments, international financing institutions (IFIs) and other development partners to achieve growth, poverty alleviation and food security.
Under the overall guidance of the Director, TCI, and the direct supervision of the Chief, TCIO, the incumbent will provide technical advice and, as a member of multidisciplinary teams, contribute to the formulation and analysis of agricultural investment operations (such as projects and programmes). In particular, the incumbent will:
• assist governments and development partners in the design, appraisal and implementation support of investment operations in the fields of agriculture and natural resources;
• contribute to the review of agricultural and natural resources sector strategies, plans and operations for investment implications, technical, financial and environmental feasibility and compliance with national strategic objectives;
• analyse the constraints and opportunities of different agricultural environments with emphasis on the functionality of: markets, support services, institutions and organizations; risk management systems and private sector engagement; as well as climate smart agriculture practices to reduce vulnerability;
• analyse farming systems, formulate development and livelihood options and assess their likely impact and adoption;
• prepare clear and concise reports in line with the requirements of governments and financing partners;
• assist the Service Chief on: field mission organization and Terms of Reference, selection of consultants and supervision of their work and in ensuring the quality of the Service outputs;
• interact at working level with government officials, development partners and beneficiaries to facilitate exchange of critical information and validate the findings and recommendations regarding the investment proposals;
• perform other related duties as required.