• Work directly with the customer, along with the project team, to implement the Arkestro system in the customer’s procurement process. • Utilize functional, technical, and product expertise to deliver best-in-class solutions for Arkestro customers • Review, analyze, and evaluate existing customers’ procurement processes and templates in order to effectively map them to the Arkestro solution • Act as lead across cross-functional teams to prepare the overall project plan and drive it through successful completion • Partner with business leads and IT team members to identify system or process improvements and enhancements. Be willing to challenge the status quo with new ideas and solutions • Act as the primary point of contact for system-based sustaining issues, product enhancements, and change requests • Provide training, mentoring, and overall knowledge transfer related to solution functionality as well as development and testing methodologies

• Work with other CrowdStrike Professional Services consultants and independently providing best-in-class delivery and integration services to a wide range of organizations and verticals • Act a trusted advisor to help lead customers to mature outcomes using next generation SIEM, log management, AI assisted investigations and SOAR features and functionality • Provide knowledge transfer of Falcon Next-Gen and other relevant Falcon modules to our customers

Role Description IFDC is preparing to implement an IFAD and Government of South Sudan funded contract focused on strengthening climate-resilient agricultural livelihoods, food security, and market engagement across selected counties in South Sudan. To support the project's pre-inception and start-up activities, IFDC is seeking a qualified Financial Management Consultant with demonstrated experience on IFAD-funded projects. The consultant will conduct a rapid assessment of IFDC's current financial management systems to identify gaps relative to IFAD requirements and provide targeted guidance to ensure readiness for project implementation. Scope of Services The overall objective of this consultancy is to ensure that IFDC's financial management systems comply with IFAD's minimum requirements and that the project is equipped to manage funds accountably and transparently. Specific objectives may include but are not limited to: - Rapid Financial Management Assessment: - Review existing financial management policies, procedures, and manuals; - Assess bookkeeping and financial accounting system including software/tools in use; - Evaluate the chart of accounts and report in alignment with IFAD requirements; - Review internal controls, authorization levels, segregation of duties, and audit trails; - Assess financial reporting processes including formats and frequency of internal and external reports; - Review cash management, banking arrangements, and funds flow mechanisms; - Assess payroll, fixed asset management, and grant management sub-systems where relevant; - Gap Analysis and Guidance: - Prepare a gap analysis mapping current practices against IFAD's minimum requirements for project financial management; - Develop a prioritized, time-bound action plan for addressing identified gaps; - Provide technical guidance on adapting or upgrading IFDC's financial management system to support preparation of IFAD-compliant reporting; - Advise on required updates to financial policies, delegations of authority, and governance documents; - Provide guidance on IFAD's financial reporting calendar and key submission deadlines. - System Design Support: - Draft or revise the project Financial Management Manual covering bookkeeping procedures, internal controls, reporting formats, and audit arrangements; - Support the setup of project-specific accounting modules or cost centers within IFDC's existing system; - Prepare templates for IFAD required financial reports, including Interim Financial Reports; - Advise the selection and terms of reference for external auditors consistent with IFAD audit requirements. - Follow-On Support (As Needed): - Build capacity of IFDC finance staff on IFAD financial management procedures; - Review of the first set of IFAD financial reports (IFRs) prior to submission; - Support during IFAD supervision missions with financial management components; - Conduct periodic compliance reviews and system audits during project implementation. Qualifications - Advanced degree in accounting, finance, public financial management, or a related field; professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) preferred; - Minimum 7 years of professional experience in financial management, with at least 3 years on IFAD-funded or comparable multilateral development bank contracts; - Demonstrated knowledge of IFAD's financial management requirements including the IFAD Project Financial Management Handbook; - Proven experience in developing financial management manuals, chart of accounts, and IFAD-compliant reporting templates; - Familiarity with common accounting software used in IFAD project environments; - Experience in South Sudan/East Africa preferred; - Knowledge of IPSAS or IFRS accounting standards is an advantage; - Strong analytical and report-writing skills in English; - Familiarity with the agricultural development sector is an advantage. Location and Duration This is a short-term consultancy to be conducted either in Juba, South Sudan or remotely. The assignment is expected to span approximately four to six weeks. Reporting and Work Relationships The role will report to the Project Manager and will work closely with IFDC and project staff. Diversity Clause IFDC is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in the value of bringing together people with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions at IFDC are made on the basis of ability, performance, and organizational need, in alignment with our values of fairness, respect, and opportunity for all.

• Lead the design and delivery of Azure solutions including landing zones, networking, security and core platform services. • Produce high‑quality technical documentation including High‑Level Designs (HLDs) and Low‑Level Designs (LLDs). • Architect Azure solutions for high availability, disaster recovery and multi‑region scalability. • Deploy and configure Azure services including virtual networks, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPNs, Azure Firewall, Bastion, NSGs, virtual machines and PaaS services. • Lead or support on‑premises to Azure migration projects. • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep and/or Terraform. • Ensure all designs and deliveries align with Microsoft CAF, WAF and internal governance standards. • Design and implement Zero Trust security architectures using Entra ID, RBAC and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). • Apply governance controls including Azure Policy, management groups, tagging and cost management strategies. • Design and implement business continuity and disaster recovery solutions using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery. • Provide cost modelling, forecasting and optimisation recommendations, including Reserved Instances, Savings Plans and Azure Hybrid Benefit. • Lead customer workshops and discovery sessions, translating business objectives into effective technical solutions. • Present architectures and recommendations to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. • Act as a trusted technical advisor throughout the full engagement lifecycle.