Common Fund for Commodities (CFC)
impact investment
JuniorTechnicalAssistanceFacilityAssistant(LeaveCover)P-1
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“Junior Technical Assistance Facility Assistant (Leave Cover) P-1 at Common Fund for Commodities (CFC). Skills: technical assistance project and programme management, impact investing, agricultural development, project design, project implementation, project monitoring, impact measurement, monitoring, storytelling. Support in originating, conceptualizing, structuring and drafting TA project proposals, including project budgets, for portfolio investee companies or impact investing funds focusing o”
What You'll Achieve.
demonstrating the outcomes of TA interventions; highlighting the lived experiences of smallholders, SMEs, and cooperatives in a compelling and empathetic manner.
Industry & Context.
persistence in solving complex challenges
Travel internationally for project identification, development, and monitoring as required., Must be a national from CFC Member States.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, International Development, Business, Finance or related fields., Minimum of two years’ relevant experience in impact investing, development finance, or agricultural development., understanding of agri-commodity sector challenges, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa., Proven ability to manage multiple projects and project portfolios while delivering on agreed timelines., High level of autonomy, motivation, attention to detail and accountability., interpersonal communication, writing, and presentation skills., Demonstrated experience in impact measurement, monitoring, and storytelling., Experience with Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) frameworks., Proficiency in MS Office., Willingness to travel internationally., Must be a national from CFC Member States.
Nice to Have
Experience in grant fundraising or other capital raising is an advantage., Excellent French is highly valued, and Spanish is an asset., Experience in emerging markets or with agri-business ecosystems is highly valued.
What You'll Do.
Support in originating
structuring and drafting TA project proposals
including project budgets
for portfolio investee companies or impact investing funds focusing on the agricultural sector.
Support the drafting of Annual TA Facility Budgets and quarterly updates.
Support the preparation of documentation for the various Funds’ governing bodies (incl. TA Facility Committees
Investment Committees
Represent the TA Facility Managers in teleconferences
meetings of the Governing Council and Executive Board of the Common Fund for Commodities
and other TA-related meetings and engagements with external stakeholders.
Develop and write high-quality impact stories for publication
demonstrating the outcomes of TA interventions and highlighting the lived experiences of smallholders
and cooperatives in a compelling and empathetic manner.
Quarterly and Annual Reports across various Funds.
Support the drafting of Terms of Reference (ToRs)
issuance and evaluation of tenders in accordance with established procedures.
Assist in negotiation and drafting of service contracts.
Manage consultants and investees receiving Technical Assistance.
Travel internationally for project identification
and monitoring as required.
Maintain proactive communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Collaborate across the wider CFC team to promote a whole-of-CFC approach in addressing global commodity dependence through knowledge sharing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across the wider CFC team to promote a whole-of-CFC approach in addressing global commodity dependence through knowledge sharing, coordination, and innovation.; Maintain proactive communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.; Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and cultures.
Communication Scope
interpersonal communication; writing; presentation skills; Ability to communicate openly
Process & Methodology
technical assistance project and programme management, project design, project implementation, project monitoring, project portfolio management, Manage multiple projects and project portfolios while delivering on agreed timelines.
Full Job Description
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is an international financial institution established within the United Nations (UN) ecosystem, with 101 Member States across the globe. With poverty alleviation as its core mission, the CFC operates as an impact investment fund for commodity-dependent developing countries. Headquartered in Amsterdam since 1989, the CFC has been instrumental in mobilizing over one billion US dollars in investments for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers, while acting as a bridge between developed and developing economies in line with global sustainability agendas. The CFC is seeking to hire a Junior Technical Assistance Facility Manager (P1) to cover a period of absence. The anticipated duration of this contract is from 01 August 2026 (or sooner dependent upon availability) until 30 April 2027 with the possibility of extension dependent on the evolving needs of the team and the availability of funding. The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in technical assistance project and programme management, including project design, implementation, and monitoring within impact investing or agricultural development contexts to support the work of the Technical Assistance (TA) Facility Management team in its goals of external service provision and the expansion of networks within the financial service providers active in agricultural development in Africa and Latin America. This is a full-time position currently based in Amsterdam. Remuneration is at the ICSC P1 grade level. The CFC offers an attractive compensation package, including a tax-exempt salary and additional benefits. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES The Junior TA Facility Manager will formally report to the Senior TA Facility Manager during the periods before and after their parental leave, and during the parental leave period to the Chief Operations Officer (COO). Practical day-to-day supervision and guidance will be provided by the TA Facility Mana
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