International Fund for Agricultural Development

Last updated 2 August 2026

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Where it posts vacancies

www.ifad.org/en/work-with-us

What it hires

Country programme officers managing lending portfolios
Rural finance, agronomy and rural development specialists
Environment, climate and social inclusion experts tied to project design

Contract types

FTA (staff) and consultancies; country-programme roles tied to lending operations.

Headquarters and footprint

Rome HQ (Rome-based cluster with FAO and WFP); country presence aligned to its loan and grant portfolio.

Before you apply

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