Agricultural Data extraction & Synthesis Consultant at Bioversity International

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spearheads efforts to secure the financial and other resources needed for the Alliance to accomplish its mission
• Oversee coordination of the project pipeline: synchronize proposal submissions; support proposal development; maintain records of the resource mobilization cycle and lessons learnt
• Provided support with administrative matters, and the submission and follow up of all proposals.
• Data entry of our pipeline information in our institutional data base (Agresso)
• Donor information: maintain donor contacts database
• Provide pipeline information for management decision making.
•  Ensure that policies and procedures are adequately reflected in the project proposals to be submitted.
• Work closely with different units within the organization e.g. PMO’s, OPD, GMU, PLANS, IT, P&C, Supervisors, and other users during the proposal development stage.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related fields
• Minimum of two (2) years progressively experience in resource mobilization, administration or related field.
• Knowledge in fundraising and experience of prospect research.
• Proficiency in relevant software programs and office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Desirable: Agresso, Power BI
• Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written including the ability to organize and write clear and concise reports; French & Spanish language will be desirable
• Demonstrated capacity to work with interdisciplinary teams in a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative, and decentralized environment, and operate under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines while still maintaining attention to detail and accuracy, and problem solve effectively;
• Previous experience working for international development and/or research organizations, NGOs or UN agencies is highly desirable;