IFAD Is Looking For A Senior Regional Procurement Officer in Abijan For 2025| Lead Global Procurement Transformation
Apply for the Senior Regional Procurement Officer (P-4) position with IFAD in Abidjan. Lead high-impact procurement operations that support rural development, transparency, and global food security.
As a key member of IFAD’s Procurement and Financial Management Division (PFM), you will ensure that all procurement activities across regional operations are transparent, efficient, and strategically aligned with IFAD’s mission to eradicate rural poverty. This position offers both leadership responsibility and the chance to create measurable impact across developing regions.
About IFAD
The International Fund for Agricultural Development is a specialized United Nations agency and international financial institution. It is committed to ending hunger and poverty by investing in rural people, smallholder farmers, and agricultural systems that support global food security.
Through its Financial Operations Department (FOD), IFAD manages its financial resources with discipline, accountability, and vision. The PFM Division — where this role is based — plays a vital part in ensuring that all funds are managed with integrity. It upholds high fiduciary standards by identifying risks, ensuring compliance, and strengthening financial management systems across projects worldwide.
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About the Role
As the Senior Regional Procurement Officer, you will oversee the design, implementation, and monitoring of procurement processes within IFAD-funded projects in your region. You will guide project teams and Country Directors in applying best practices that ensure value for money and compliance with international standards.
Your leadership will help strengthen procurement systems, reduce operational risks, and promote sustainable outcomes. This role requires strategic insight, strong analytical ability, and deep technical expertise in procurement and contract management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective procurement strategies across regional projects.
- Provide authoritative guidance to country offices and project teams on procurement policies, risk management, and performance monitoring.
- Review project procurement plans, contract arrangements, and Letters to the Borrower to ensure compliance with IFAD standards.
- Integrate environmental, social, and climate safeguards into procurement planning and execution.
- Lead procurement capacity assessments, training, and mentoring of staff to strengthen institutional capabilities.
- Analyze procurement data and generate key performance indicators to improve efficiency and transparency.
- Coordinate with governments, donor agencies, and international organizations to promote best practices in public procurement.
- Contribute to updating procurement guidelines, templates, and ICT systems for greater consistency and operational effectiveness.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is an innovative thinker and a trusted leader who can balance compliance with creativity in complex procurement environments. You will need strong analytical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to transparency and accountability.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in procurement, finance, law, business administration, or a related discipline.
- Experience: At least eight years of professional experience in procurement, ideally within international organizations, development banks, or public institutions.
- Languages: Excellent command of English and good working knowledge of French.
- Core Competencies:
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
- Risk management and contract oversight
- Integrity and adherence to ethical principles
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
Working Relationships
This role involves regular collaboration with regional teams, government partners, and international organizations. You will also coordinate closely with auditors, technical divisions, and field offices to ensure accountability and transparency.
As a senior advisor, you will play a key role in shaping procurement policy reforms and promoting a culture of efficiency and fairness throughout IFAD’s regional operations.
Position Details
- Job Title: Senior Regional Procurement Officer
- Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
- Grade: P-4
- Division: Procurement and Financial Management Division (PFM)
- Department: Financial Operations Department (FOD)
- Type of Appointment: Regular (2 Years)
- Work Schedule: Full-Time
Why Join IFAD?
A career with IFAD offers more than professional growth — it’s a chance to contribute to global change. You will join a team of dedicated professionals who believe that sustainable agriculture and inclusive development can transform lives.
IFAD is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The organization encourages qualified individuals from all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply. IFAD upholds the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and respect for all.
Employees enjoy a competitive compensation package, career mobility, and continuous learning opportunities within a supportive international environment.
Application Deadline
🗓 Closing Date: 10 November 2025 (Midnight, Rome Time)
Interested professionals are encouraged to apply early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Make a Global Difference
This is your opportunity to join a world-class institution at the forefront of sustainable development. As Senior Regional Procurement Officer, your expertise will directly contribute to building stronger rural economies, empowering smallholder farmers, and ensuring that every dollar spent brings lasting impact.
👉 Take the next step in your career and help shape a future free from rural poverty.
