Jobs at Bioversity International

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Lead the implementation of the internal and external strategy, the communication and knowledge management plans and activities to position OneSF’s narrative and impact pathways.   
• Oversee, produce, and manage the development of OneSF’s communications and knowledge products (stories, releases, blogs, videos, podcasts, digital content, publications, etc.) 
• Ensure participation in major events (CBD, UNFCCC, etc.), with an emphasis on positioning OneSF’s mission and sharing knowledge with stakeholders and priority audiences.  
• Coordinate global and regional actions with the Alliance Global and Regional communications officers (Africa, Asia, Latin America) and with CGIAR Outreach & Communications, and Partnerships and Advocacy units and team members.   
• Contribute to the design and organization of high-level strategic meetings, knowledge management, and capacity building workshops, seminars, and events.
• Provide advice on external communications opportunities and issues related to OneSF’s mission.
• Contribute to the production of Alliance’s multimedia content, such as stories, videos, podcasts, awareness-raising materials, research briefs and reports, digital products, and capacity building tools.

Requirements
The candidate shall have the following competencies, skills, and experience:

• Bachelors degree in communications, external affairs or marketing with experience working in interdisciplinary programs related to agriculture, environment and development studies preferred.
• Professional specialization or equivalent, Masters Degree desirable
• Minimum 3 years of work experience of relevant professional experience in similar roles with proven capacity for program communications coordination and knowledge management.
• Experience in the design and deployment of communications strategies and plans using different media to target a wide range of audiences.
• Broad understanding of sustainable finance
• Knowledge of international development field highly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of MS office applications, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, and ability to learn new applications quickly
• Ability to create engaging digital content for use on social media platforms to a high standard, using platforms like Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Headliner etc.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with different CMS, including Drupal and WordPress
• Experience with photography and/or videography desirable
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity in reaching and enthusing new and existing stakeholders and working in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision, but also participate as a team member in the accomplishment of duties
• Well-developed organization skills with the ability to deliver on-time and manage numerous tasks simultaneously
• Ability to relate positively and to engage with a wide range of people
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize between tasks with excellent record keeping and data management skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and communicate effectively with scientists and interdisciplinary teams

Deadline: 07/09/2022

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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;

Deadline: 12/09/2022

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 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;