Managing Director (G6)

Personal Assistant to the Managing Director (G6) The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is an international financial institution established within the United Nations ecosystem, currently comprising 101 Member States. With poverty alleviation as its core mission, the CFC operates as an impact investment institution dedicated to reducing commodity dependence and strengthening commodity value chains in developing countries. Based in Amsterdam since 1989, the CFC has been instrumental in mobilizing over USD 1 billion in investments benefiting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and smallholder farmers, while serving as a bridge between developed and developing economies. Building on this foundation, the organization is expanding its reach through the development of additional investment vehicles and partnerships with public, multilateral, and private-sector stakeholders, while continuing to pursue its core development mandate. The Office of the Managing Director occupies a unique position within the organization. The Managing Director is elected through a highly competitive international process by Member States and holds a rank equivalent to that of a United Nations Under-Secretary-General. As such, the incumbent of the Personal Assistant position will be expected to support and safeguard the dignity, integrity, and effective functioning of the Office of the Managing Director at all times. The CFC is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director to provide high-level administrative, organizational, and coordination support to the Managing Director. This role is responsible for overseeing the overall functioning of the Managing Director's Office, with a strong focus on managing correspondence, calendars, and travel arrangements; supporting governance processes for the Consultative Committee (CC), Executive Board (EB), and Governing Council (GC); and ensuring effective follow-up across the organization and with external stake...