IFAD warns against potential fraudulent practices and misuse of its name

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is aware of and concerned by fraudulent activities soliciting money from the public.

Such fraudulent posts or correspondence may appear legitimate: they may feature an IFAD logo, appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent IFAD or an entity which includes the word IFAD in its name. These fraudulent schemes mislead individuals with the purpose to extract money and/or personal information.

IFAD does not solicit payments or personal information from individuals in exchange for loans, grants, employment, training, invitation to bid, project participation, among others. IFAD communications only come from emails ending in @ifad.org.

Loans and grants

Please note that IFAD lends only to governments, and to select private sector and community-based institutions. IFAD does not lend directly to individuals. Please follow this link to learn more.

Procurement

All interested prospective bidders should visit the IFAD website to learn more about the supplies and services IFAD procures to support programme implementation.

All corporate procurement notices and tender opportunities are advertised through the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM).

Project procurement may also be done through relevant government websites, conforming to country-specific procurement rules and guidelines.

Recruitment

This is to clarify that IFAD does not receive applications (including cover letters and CVs) through email. All IFAD vacancies are announced on its official job page and LinkedIn page. All applications are uploaded online.

IFAD does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees), and it will not request any personal and banking information.

Financial loss and identity theft could result from the sending of money or personal information to those issuing such fraudulent correspondence.

If you fall victim to fraud, it is recommended that you contact immediately local law enforcement authorities. If you wish to report any potentially fraudulent activities related to IFAD, or if you if you receive a suspicious message, do not reply and report it immediately. Please contact the IFAD Office of Audit and Oversight (AUO) Investigation Section by phone at +39 06 5459 2888 or by email at anticorruption@ifad.org.