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 Office of the Secretary of IFAD is responsible for the effective and efficient planning and organization of IFAD’s governing body meetings as well as for establishing, building and effectively maintaining relations with IFAD’s Member States and its Representatives to the governing bodies. Conference and Language Services within the Office of the Secretary ensures the efficient programming and servicing of IFAD meetings and is responsible for the provision of interpretation, editing, translation and terminology in IFAD’s four official languages (Arabic, English, French and Spanish).
Therefore, the provision of Conference and Language Services (CLS) plays a critical role in the execution of IFAD’s mandate with our Member States.
Conference Short-term Staff are expected to assist the Secretariat in providing support to Member States representatives, Management and other participants during official meetings organized by the Fund.
