The Temporary Research Assistant will be responsible for supporting research on nutrition and youth, preparing literature reviews, assisting with data analysis using various datasets, developing reusable R code for assigned tasks, contributing to annotation work using large language models, and performing other duties as required to support the team.

Responsibilities


Support the research... on nutrition and youth
Preparing literature review.
Support data analysis using different datasets
Prepare reusable R code for the tasks
Support annotation work using large language model
Perform other duties as required for the team.


Requirements


At least a Bachelor on Agricultural Economics, Economics, development Economics, or related courses.
Experience with analyzing different data
Experience in integrating household data with other spatial datasets at different scales, frequency, and sources.
Experience in R, stata, and QIGS are plus
Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office package
Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Well-developed skills in personal organisation, priority setting, problem-solving, and accuracy.
Confidence in supervising the work of others and the ability to communicate clearly about the progress of work more

The Research Associate – Laboratory Services position is responsible for enhancing team field operations and coordination, ensuring an organized and efficient work environment. The individual will work closely with project leaders and project scientists to manage both office and field activities for ongoing projects in Kenya. This role includes overseeing soil analysis through spectroscopy, as... well as the analysis of plants, fertilizer, and manure. Additionally, the Research Associate will be responsible for scheduling maintenance for all laboratory equipment, ensuring that​ all tools and instruments are in optimal working condition to support research activities.

  Main Duties and Responsibilities


Ensuring the lab and all lab equipment are in working status including availability of required re-agents.
Coordinating and or receiving, documenting and processing of samples delivered to the lab.
Conducting and overseeing soil and plant analyses following established/appropriate lab procedures and protocols.
Keeping records of samples, re-agents and analyses data.
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of laboratory spaces and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety protocols and regulations and ethical standards.
Developing protocols, supporting establishment and management of field trials and demonstrations of the MFL within CGIAR Scaling for Impact Accelerator.
Undertaking field data and sample collection related to the field/demonstration trials
Participating in other field activities such as field days, farmer mobilization, capacity building or any others assigned by the supervisor.


Requirements

Required Education Qualifications and Experience


Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Soil Science, or Environmental Science, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Biology, Agronomy or related field.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in any of the above is an added advantage
Experience in soil spectroscopy equipment and methods
Knowledge of field sampling techniques and data collection methods
Knowledge in writing soil analysis recommendation reports.
Familiarity with project management, prior experience with the management of specific projects would be considered an asset.
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with online collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams; Teams).
Knowledge of records management more

The Operation Intern will be based in the Nairobi office. The intern will assist with procurement, logistics, and operations support tasks to ensure the smooth running of the operations. This is a learning opportunity for individuals looking to gain practical experience in supply chain operations.

Procurement of Goods, Services and Works


Assist in the procurement process by sourcing... suppliers, obtaining quotes, and negotiating prices while ensuring compliance with Alliance procurement policies.
Expedite suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services and address any delays or issues
Maintain and update the asset inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping for office equipment and supplies.
Assist in logistics of supplies and samples and ensure proper documentation is obtained to support freight process for exemption process
Following up on Invoicing, payment and effective dispute resolution to build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Assist in preparation of tender documents and soliciting of tenders or quotations
Prepare quotations analysis for quotations received for and prepare relevant reports
Support in contract management and vendor performance management by ensuring framework agreements are up to date, maintaining an up-to-date supplier database and supplier evaluation.


Office Administration


Support in documentation archiving- hard copy filing system and digital archiving
Assist in data entry and updating databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
Assist in the preparation of VAT exemption application forms for submission and approval by MoFA & KRA and maintain accurate up to date records 
Support in Asset management- verification and disposal process through organizational policies and procedures.
Front office support- Receive and attend to Alliance calls and visitors, directing them accordingly
Liaising with Gate Security to ensure official visitors are ushered in without delays.
Coordinate general housekeeping of the office premises and follow up on all maintenance needs.
Managing the Kitchen Supplies to ensure availability and timely replenishment.
Perform any other assigned duties.


Requirements

Key Competencies


Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a high level of accuracy in managing procurement, logistics records, and administrative tasks.
Time Management: Able to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
Teamwork: Works well within a team and communicates effectively with colleagues
Willingness to Learn: Open to gaining new skills and knowledge in Operations, Procurement, and administration.
Integrity: Maintains confidentiality and ensures ethical handling of operations information.


Requirements


 University degree in Procurement/Logistics/Business Administration or related field
 Strong proficiency of the English language, both written and spoke more

Job Description


The Partnerships department is seeking Associate Officer with proven experience in fundraising proposal development, particularly for large, complex proposals worth over US$2 million. These positions are integral to the Science Engagement and Resource Mobilization team and will directly support Alliance researchers in achieving their fundraising objectives.
The Associate... Officer will report directly to the Senior Manager, Science Engagement and Resource Mobilization, with a secondary reporting line to the Research Area (Lever) Directors. The primary responsibilities include managing all aspects of the proposal development process on behalf of Researchers, such as identifying and pursuing high-priority, high-likelihood fundraising opportunities, coordinating pre-award services from various support units, ensuring compliance with proposal development procedures, and providing procedural guidance throughout the process.
In this role, Associate Officer will handle all process management, coordination, administration, inter-unit collaboration, and timeline planning activities related to large, priority proposals. This allows Researchers to focus solely on the scientific content of their proposals, knowing that all other aspects of proposal preparation are being expertly managed. The Associate Officers will work closely with all relevant units involved in the Alliance’s Proposal Development Process (PDP) to ensure seamless and efficient proposal development.


Responsibilities


Proposal Management and Coordination: Lead the management and coordination of all aspects of the proposal development process for large, complex proposals (≥US$2 million) on behalf of Researchers. This includes timeline planning, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements, and managing contributions from various support units.
Pre-Award Services Coordination: Act as the central point of contact for coordinating all pre-award support services involved in proposal development. Work closely with Finance, Legal, the OPD Proposal Enhancement team, and other relevant units to ensure that administrative, budgetary, and legal requirements are met.
Opportunity Analysis and Decision Support: Provide strategic and procedural guidance to Researchers by conducting opportunity analysis, helping them make informed go/no-go decisions regarding funding opportunities. This involves evaluating the alignment with organizational goals, the likelihood of success, and the availability of resources.
Process Management: Oversee the proposal timeline and manage the flow of information between stakeholders to ensure that all necessary steps are completed on schedule. This includes coordinating with Lever Program Management Officers (PMOs), the OPD Proposal Enhancement team, the Project Financial Analysis and Support (PLANS) team, and Regional Partnerships Officers.
Learning and Improvement: Collaborate with the Head of Science Engagement and Resource Mobilization, PIs, and other contributing scientists to systematize lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful proposals, aiming to enhance future proposal development processes.
Administrative and Compliance Support: Handle all administrative tasks related to proposal development, including document management, scheduling, and compliance checks, ensuring that Researchers are free to focus on the scientific content of their proposals.
Knowledge Sharing and Communication: Share insights, knowledge, and priorities with Science Communications Associate Officers to ensure that proposals are not only scientifically robust but also clearly communicated to potential funders.


Engagement responsibilities


Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between PIs, Lever Directors, and all relevant support units, ensuring alignment throughout the proposal development process.
Stakeholder Interaction: Engage with Finance, OPD, Legal, and other key stakeholders to ensure all administrative, budgetary, and legal aspects are seamlessly integrated into the proposal preparation and submission process.
Decision Support: Provide opportunity analysis insights to assist PIs in making informed go/no-go decisions, ensuring that proposals align with organizational goals and have a high likelihood of success.
Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with relevant teams to review and integrate feedback from proposal outcomes, driving enhancements in future proposal development efforts.


Delivery responsibilities.


Proposal Drafting and Coordination: Produce and refine initial drafts of large, complex proposals, ensuring timely input from all contributors and adherence to submission deadlines.
Guidance Documentation: Prepare inputs for written guidance notes for high-value funding calls (≥$1 million), ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational priorities.
Process Management: Oversee the end-to-end management of proposal timelines and deliverables, ensuring all steps are completed efficiently and on schedule.
Learning Integration: Contribute to post-proposal evaluations and integrate lessons learned into future proposal processes for continuous improvement.


Requirements

Education


Master’s degree in agricultural, environmental, or biological sciences, international development, business administration, science communications, or related fields.
Fluency in English at C2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), with proven high-level verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of French is desirable.


Experience


At least 5 years of relevant experience in resource mobilization and research proposal development, particularly in agriculture, environment, rural development, and/or natural or social sciences.
Proven experience in managing large, complex, technical proposals (≥US$2 million) in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams in international settings.
Experience in preparing analyses, guidance notes, or educational materials to support proposal development.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary environments.


Technical Competencies


Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to assess complex proposals and provide strategic input to enhance success rates.
Excellent organizational skills: Capable of managing multiple priorities and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality proposals.
Attention to detail: High standards of accuracy in preparing and reviewing proposal documents.
Effective communication skills: Proficiency in articulating complex ideas clearly in both written and verbal forms, tailored to diverse audiences including scientists and funders.
Collaboration and teamwork: Proven ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and engage withvarious stakeholders across different functions.
Autonomy and initiative: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating a proactive approach in managing proposal processes.
Proficiency in virtual tools and applications: Advanced skills in using the Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software for document preparation, communication, and project management. more

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is seeking to recruit a Program Accountant.The Program Accountant will be responsible for the overall management of the EiA program budget with full oversight on all aspects of the budget management including partner allocations; staffing plans / FTE’s; chargebacks, while ensuring that CG Systems Office and Center guidelines and policies are... respected. The position reports to the Program Manager, EiA.
Main duties and responsibilities include:

Budget Management & Cost control Across the Initiative working closely with CG Centers and Partners
Develop annual project budgets representative of planned activities and available resources.
Lead the development of project budgets for new EiA proposals adhering to donor requirements and CG System Office guidelines.
Undertake monthly budget reviews on burn rates, budget utilization and staff allocation and prepare routine financial reports for discussion with EiA leadership and participating centers; and for donor reporting as required. 
Custodian on the overall EiA budget, ensuring it is always up to date with an accurate system for version control.  Support EiA staff who directly engage with the budget to understand it and apply it in their work.
Work closely with the CG Centers finance focal points and representatives on EiA budget/financial matters.
Establish and document the various Center policies that affect EiA budget utilization and reporting and ensure these are adhered to.
Review participating centers financial reporting and ensure accurate and complete reporting, correct utilization of EiA resources, burn rate levels are logical and resolve any discrepancies with the centers while bringing issues of concern to the attention of EiA leadership and respective Centers.
Accounting and Programme Finance Management
Administering and coordinating all financial operations  of the project ensuring CG and IITA policies and procedures are adhered to.
Maintain and update EiA program asset register at IITA as well as coordinate with all CG participating centers and prepare quarterly EiA asset reports.
Prepare for all internal and external audits and ensure successful completion of all audits; Ensure timely and successful closure of all audit recommendations.
Prepare agreed routine internal financial reports for EiA program incorporating financial reports from participating CG Centers and develop consolidated reporting as required to aid project management as well as decision-making (monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports).
Develop timely and complete financial reports for donor reporting routines in compliance with the donor financial reporting requirements.  Comprehensively respond to all donor follow up questions in a timely manner.
Work closely with the IITA Finance Directorate, FSI-TTT and CG systems office to ensure policies and procedures are respected, correct allocation of EiA funds within IITA and across centers.
Accurate and timely communication to IITA and EiA participating CG centers on financial related policies and deliverables and support financial teams to achieve these.
Ensure proper project / program close out financial reporting to cover the Incubation Phase and subsequent EiA Program cycles for IITA and participating partners.
Develop the project financial risk register to be included in the overall EiA risk register and provide a monthly update on the same with a clear mitigation plan.

Capacity Building of EiA Program Teams and Implementing

Capacity building on financial matters to EiA CG teams and implementing partners. 
Core Team Engagement (this position is a member of the Program Core Team)
Actively participate in all core team meetings and highlight finance related concerns while providing solutions.
Prepare and present quarterly EiA program financial reports; identify key performance indicators for EiA leadership to use to assess the financial health of the program; highlight areas of concern for IITA and / or participating CG centers to pay attention to.
Provide financial support in the planning of all /EiA routine engagements such as the annual learning event, planned summits etc.
Support to General Accounting at the IITA Nairobi at ICIPE Office (~5%)
Provide support to financial accounting operations of projects as may be delegated such as ETH hosting in Nairobi, SOM, etc
Act as back up to accounting staff on duties including (but not limited to) bank agency, review of transactions as required.
Any other duties that may be assigned

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field from a reputable University, MSc/MBA will be an added advantage.  Professional Accounting certificate or qualification e.g. ACCA or local equivalent.
Demonstrated experience in financial accounting principles, processes, systems and internal controls for not-for-profit organizations.
Strong ability to co‐ordinate, prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
Proven experience managing and supervising staff and abilities to train and enhance their capacities
Experience in auditing and systems review
Ability to work independently and in a team; pro-active attitude; good communication skills, able to interact with a multi-cultural and interdisciplinary team including scientists and other staff.
Proficiency in use of MS office, ERP’s and other computer applications. more

Main Responsibilities:

Provide general administrative support to the HR office
Support the HR Operations Team in the recruitment process: advertising, downloading applications, shortlisting, compiling recruitment documents and supporting logistics for interviews
Assist in sending reference check to referees, following through on receipt of completed references
Assist in preparing draft offer... letters, contract letters, employment confirmation letters and contract renewal letters.
Assist in new employee onboarding scheduling
Assist in the preparation of consultancy contracts.
Draft standard letters: NHIF, NSSF, Bank Introduction, acknowledgement of resignations
Support the HR Services Team in managing staff medical and insurance schemes by updating staff master lists, managing invoices by raising requisitions and tracking for payments.
Assist in updating confidential personnel files – both in electronic files and physical files

Requirements
Technical Competencies

Higher Diploma or University Degree in Human Resource Management or related field
1 year experience in a busy office providing HR administrative support
Good knowledge of country labor laws
Experience in Human Resource Management Information System
Ability to demonstrate strong planning, tracking, administrative, written and oral skills
Good IT skills and fluency in both written and spoken English are required for this role
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity more

Key duties & responsibilities
Clerical Work

Manage  the front desk, and provide acccess and direction to IITA visitors
Manage students’  office access keys and register
Keep custody of all IITA offices spare keys
Participate in coordination of security related matters.
Running general office errands – bill payments, official document delivery etc.

Procurement duties

Facilitate the... procurement process ensuring that the IITA procurement rules are respected in identifying suppliers and sourcing for quotations.
Process LPOs via the oracle moduleand share the same with the suppliers.
Coordinate shipping of equipment, goods and supplies and liaise with stations on delivery of goods.
File all procurement documents
Compile monthly procurement reports

Administration duties

Assist in coordination and liason with icipe on immigration related matters
Assist in coordinating administrative matters
Maintenance of the mailing/contact list for the coordination office
Maintain a Logbook of general incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensuring and recording of follow-up actions done.
Assist in coordinating travel arrangements for IITA staff, collaborators and visitors (tickets, airport transfers, visas, hotels, etc.)
Setting up of meeting rooms and meeting facilitation.
Assist in event organization such as Conferences, Science Meetings, Project Meetings and Team Meetings in close coordination with the Administrative Coordinator.
Coordinate general housekeeping at the office premises to ensure that the office is safe and clean at all times and follow up on all maintainance needs.
Participate in inventory counts and fixed assets verifiction as may be requested from time to time.

Requirements
Required qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s in administration, Procurement or other relevant subject with proven experience in office administration and supply chain management.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a closely related field gained in an international organization.
Basic computing skills with knowledge of MS Office applications
Good written and oral communication skills
Good knowledge of English Language more

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is looking for a highly skilled Administrative Analyst to support the Food Environment and Consumer Behavior (FECB) – Lever 1 Team.
The position is responsible for providing efficient and effective administrative, logistical, and operational support to several projects in the Africa region under the Food Environment and Consumer Behavior Team... being co-supervised by the FECB regional team leader and the Program Management Officer.

Key duties & responsibilities
The main responsibilities are the following:
Administrative duties:

Act as the focal point for processing requests made by FECB research staff following and in compliance with institutional policies and procedures. 
Support research staff in the hub in raising requests for the acquisition of goods and services and following up with the person responsible for implementation, liaising with accounting staff about payments.
Support and guide colleagues in the process and required documentation for the hiring of research staff including interns, visiting research fellows, and national and international consultants.
 Assist with payment authorizations, travel arrangements (tickets and payment advances), and travel expense claims.
Make logistical arrangements for meetings, seminars, conferences, and other events (including invitations, air tickets, hotels, etc.) and relevant follow-ups.
Carry out other administrative duties as required. 

Project Management Support duties:

Set up Africa region FECB team meetings, prepare minutes of those meetings, and report back to the FECB regional team leader.
Maintain FECB-Africa ongoing projects and fundraising tracking tool up to date in liaison with Grant Managers, the Resource Mobilization Unit, and PMO.
Support FECB regional team leader in the monitoring of project activities (including following up whether the activities are on track or whether adjustments are needed) and project expenditures in liaison with Finance units (this includes pre-review of Budget Execution Reports or Financial Reports).
Communicate with the FECB team and research support units (Finances, Partnerships and Communications, and HR) to address issues affecting the integrity and efficiency of service delivery and to identify ways in which the workflow between research and admin teams can be improved for greater efficiency.
 Carry out other project management support duties as required. 

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, or related fields
Minimum two (2) years of work experience in similar positions
Proficiency in English, additional language skills considered beneficial.

Competences

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team with people in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment, including with external stakeholders, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong client orientation and service approach   
Ability to provide a high level of service under pressure. more

Job Description

Support in the registration of NBO transactions.
Support in payment processing ensuring all payments are adequately supported, authorized, and registered into the system on a timely basis.
Support in timely reconciliation of month end cash and bank balances between cashbooks/petty cash and banks statements.
Assist in processing travel advance requests vouchers and... legalizations from staff on completion of activities and any necessary communications/follow up required to close staff account.
Support in the management and reconciliation of supplier accounts.
Support in the management of mileage recovery journals.
Assist during month end processes as may be assigned.
Support Treasury unit as may be assigned.
Filing management, document consolidation and scanning, printing & filing of documents in the digital archiving platform and Storeroom as appropriate.
Assist in the management of the digital archiving platform and maintaining month end reconciliation of documents uploaded versus actual transactions for the month.
Provide support in both external and internal audit processes. 
Complete and update weekly tracker/control files and follow up as necessary.
Any other tasks as may be

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, finance and related fields.
At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in finance units in process-oriented / transactional activities preferably gained in an international organization.
Proficiency in relevant software packages (Microsoft Office Suite).
Knowledge of or experience with financial management software.
Full professional proficiency of the English language, both written and spoken
 Solid interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills; courtesy and tact, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds.
 Well-developed skills in personal organization, filing and priority setting, problem solving and accuracy.
Strong client orientation and service approach
Sound judgment and initiative; ability to work independently within the assigned area 
Working knowledge of other languages. more

About the position

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is looking for a highly skilled Analyst to support the Climate Action – Lever 3 Global Support Team.
This position is part of the Climate Action – Lever 3 Global Support Team (L3GST) and will focus on providing administrative and logistics support to research staff of Climate Action team in Africa in coordination with the... rest of the L3GST and being supervised the L3GST manager.

Key duties & responsibilities

Provide support and carry out administrative and logistical procedures for the Climate Action projects following L3GSP guidance.
Process all travel requests, ticket flight options, ticket requests, monitoring of the trip (departures/arrivals on time, advance travel processing, insurance, visas, requirements and attention for urgent cases mostly Africa requests), legalization and reimbursement of expenses.
Work with L3GSP in the coordination for the logistics and organization of events, including several high-profile international conferences in collaboration with partners and/or donors in Africa.
Support key event tasks in West and Central Africa such as planning and execution of logistical support for all meetings, workshops and conferences related to the lever, both internal and external.
Execute the process of reimbursement of expenses through organization of invoices, payment authorizations and collection accounts that are generated for the different workshops and meetings.
Execute all procurement requests (office supplies, material for events, business cards, etc.)
Support tasks related to HR matters related to hiring processes, including contractual agreements for research staff, consultants, interns, and visiting researchers.
Process consultant’s payment thru the different hubs in Africa.
Ensure that donor rules regarding the use of funds for services, trips, events, and consultancies are enforced (Collection and correct registration in Share Point of required documentation)
Support L3GSP in the development of the different management reports requires by the units leaders.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related fields
Minimum two (2) years of work experience in similar positions
Proficiency in English at an intermediate level, with additional language skills considered beneficial.

Competences

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team with people in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment, including with external stakeholders, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to provide a high level of service under pressure

Applications closing date: 18th June 2024 more

About the position
CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security is searching for a highly talented professional to serve as Research Team Leader for Eastern Africa, with a strong background in peace, migration, displacement, and conflict studies, policy, climate-smart agriculture, and related fields to support the following research areas:

Evidence 4 Peace: Understanding the complexity of climate and security... for informed decision-making that is gender sensitive and socially equitable. This research area will help unpack the main impact pathways that link climate, agriculture, migration, displacement, and security in different geographies to enrich our knowledge of the complex, context-specific, socially variable, and dynamic pathways through which climate affects the risk of conflict and fragility.
Programming 4 Peace: Developing climate security sensitive operations in agricultural settings. The main goal of this component is to develop tools and guidelines to inform the design and implementation of integrated programming at regional, national, and subnational level improving interventions, research, policies, and investments to mitigate and prevent conflicts and displacement, reduce people’s inequalities and vulnerabilities, and increase resilience.
Policy 4 Peace: Articulating the role of food systems in a climate crisis for policies and frameworks. This research area aims to engage with communities, civil society, and governing actors across multiple scales of governance to assess and improve the coherence, integration, and performance of policies within climate-related and security domains.
Finance 4 Peace: Increasing conflict sensitivity of climate funds but de-risking investments of international, regional, national, and local investors, including governments to increase the reach of climate investments in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

Key duties & responsibilitie.

Lead establishment and expansion of the CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security regional hub covering East Africa.
Lead the implementation of research initiatives and projects in the respective countries and regions focusing on assessing and developing co-benefits for peace and migration of climate smart agriculture and climate adaptation interventions.
Build empirical mixed-methods models to unpack the climate, migration, displacement peace, and security nexus.
Designing theoretical and evaluation frameworks and related methodology to link CGIAR climate-smart practices with peace, security and displacement.
Establish a new research track on environmental peace-building and related knowledge products.
Publish peer-reviewed articles, position papers, policy briefs and commentaries.
Develop a policy outcome strategy to influence relevant policy decision-making processes the CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security research on respective countries and regions.
Structure a set of roadmaps for selected countries/institutions to help improve climate security mainstreaming in policy and recovery pathways.
Lead the engagement with climate security, peace-building, migration, and security analysts, as well as policy- and decision-makers from relevant countries and regional level institutions and bodies in the respective countries and regions.
Lead the development and implementation of fundraising strategies in the respective countries and regions.
Report/communicate to supervisor and donors and discover/respond to tendering processes.
Supervise national and international staff, research assistants, visiting researchers and/or students.

Requirements
Required qualifications and experience

PhD degree in international relations, peace, migration and conflict studies, development studies, social policy, or other related social sciences. 
Excellent knowledge of the climate, peace, migration, displacement and security literature and discourses.
Excellent qualitative analytical skills (QCA, discourse/content analysis, field work and primary data collection).
Experience in international organizations for applied research and development programs or development-focused organizations, working on climate issues in the context of peace and security.
Experience in international, multicultural settings and in interaction with researchers, policymakers, donors, and civil society across a wide range of contexts.
Great interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment.
Ability to interpret and analyze data, evidence and text and communicate results.
Solid conceptual thinking to develop innovative research approaches.

Closing Date
18/06/2024 more

About the position

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is looking for a highly skilled Consultant to support the climate action teams in Data and Marketing area. 
The Consultant will play a pivotal role in the following areas:
Create interaction guide to build trust with agribusiness partners
Formalize ‘softer’ elements of partner selection rubric, like openness, honesty and... how willing the partner is to collaborate

Key duties & responsibilities

Competitor analysis for the EMBE data product - Report comparing the client's products/services with competitors, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Customer segmentation analysis - segmentation the target market based on demographic, psychographic, or behavioral characteristics to help clients better understand their customer base
Product feasibility study - Assessments of the viability and potential success of a particular business venture or marketing strategy.
Strategic recommendation deck based on market demand estimation.

Requirements

Requirements
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing
Experience in corporate marketing strategy and implementation in Kenya
At least 7 years of experience in marketing strategy, marketing analytics or market research in Africa.
Preference for experience in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and/or Uganda more

Main responsibilities

Leads the preparation of resource mobilization (RM) action plans, based on the Alliance’s RM strategy and Research Areas (i.e. Levers) priorities, with a focus on funder acquisition, funder retention, and improving the organization’s fundraising success rate.
Ensures cross-Lever prioritization and synergies for proposal preparation and submission.
Develops or adopts, in... accordance with CGIAR guidance, a customer relationship management (CRM) system to support funder cultivation and stewardship.
Ensures compliance with and raises awareness about the Alliance’s Proposal Development Process (PDP).
Leads the Science Engagement & RM team, ensuring a high-level quality of support to researchers with proposal preparation and submission, and funder cultivation and stewardship.
Institutionalizes a system for learning from success and failures in RM to continuously improve efforts.
Procures “funding stream” expert guidance from the Global Partnerships team (e.g. private sector, philanthropy, official development assistance) in support of proposal preparation and funder cultivation and stewardship.
Ensures regular and timely engagement with the leadership of Regional Offices to capture needs and priorities.
Oversees engagement between the Pipeline Management Team, and Finance-PLANS, the Office of Program Delivery, including the Proposal Enhancement Team and Grants Management Unit, and the Legal Office, among others, for proposal preparation, submission and follow-up.
Coordinates the development of communication actions plans and materials for Levers with the Communications team.
Engages with the CGIAR RM Community of Practice, contributing to strategy development and implementation.
Oversees strategy development, operations and deliverables of the Science Engagement & Resource Mobilization team.
Oversees together with Research Area Directors a dedicated team to support RM and communications for funder engagement, which will support the research areas during the cultivation of funder relationship, proposal preparation and stewardship.
Based on fundraising priorities set together with each Research Area Director, supports researchers in the process of funder engagement and proposal submission with a greater focus on 1) developing a funder engagement plan coordinated with respective researchers and regional managing directors, and 2) ensuring that institutional information, capacity statements, and other information needed to improve our engagement with funders before and during proposal preparation is delivered on time, strategically and in good quality.
Leads or supports the production or upgrading RM-relevant institutional policies, processes and guidelines.
Ensures timely and regular reporting on RM Pipeline performance to Alliance staff.
Quality controls a representative sample of proposals from across all Levers to increase proposal success and reduce reputational liabilities.
 Enhances the RM capacity development efforts for Alliance staff.

 Requirements
Education qualifications and experience

Master’s degree in associated field (International development, Political Science, Business Administration, Agriculture, Environment).
Full command of English, and proven high-level verbal and written skills.
Advanced knowledge of Spanish and/or French is desirable.
Minimum of 10 years of proven experience and successful track record in resource mobilization in agriculture, environment, rural development, and/or natural or social sciences.
Minimum of 5 years working in international research-for-development organizations in mid to senior-level positions.
Extensive proven experience in funder prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, leading to major grants or gifts (US$5 million or more).
Proven experience successfully managing globally-distributed teams from different disciplines and backgrounds.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with other national and cultural backgrounds
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent eye for detail, critical thinking, high standards of excellence, personal organization, prioritization and time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to deliver on agreed deadlines.
Ability to work with a considerable amount of autonomy in fast-moving environment.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment
Ability to liaise with other project implementing multi-disciplinary teams
Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision, but also participate as a team member in the accomplishment of duties.
Strong ability to coordinate, prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
Commitment to Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT’s mission and core values more

Job Description

Assess the status of implementing agroecological principles in Kenyan ALLs and beyond, identify barriers to achieving effective agroecological transitions and options to overcome them, for principles like recycling, input reduction, soil health, biodiversity, farming systems diversification, and synergy.
Contribute to testing agroecological innovations intended to enhance... agroecological transitions, keeping in mind the principles listed above.
Contribute to testing and validating indicators related to environmental health and biodiversity, used to assess the performance of the agroecological transition.
Oversee the implementation and the progress of the research activities by the graduate students sponsored by the agroecology initiative (AEI), who are focusing on environmental health and biodiversity, and recommend correction plans when necessary.
Conduct holistic literature reviews on the above-mentioned agroecological principles, environmental health, and biodiversity.
Participate in the AEI meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Contribute to AEI technical reporting.
Contribute to peer-reviewed scientific publications and communications (e.g., reports).
Contribute to capacity building and strengthening of food-systems actors, particularly women and youth.
Perform any other AEI relevant duty as assigned by the supervisors.

Requirements

MSC in soil science, agricultural environment, agricultural biodiversity, or related fields
Relevant research-experience in the field of soil health or environmental health
Proven experience of field data collection in farmer fields in East Africa in general, and Kenya in particular
Proven experience of statistical analysis using relevant software like SAS and R among others
Experience in modeling would be a great asset
Working experience in an organization or institution with a strong focus on environmental health and/or biodiversity more

Job Description

Updating and maintaining the institutional publication repository (CGSpace)
Ensuring quality control of metadata within the publication repository
Support research staff with document requests and other information needs.
Support and develop the Information Management SharePoint site
Assist in the organization and production of internal events and webinar sessions.
Carry... out other administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, or Library Science, or any other related field.
Excellent computer literacy in standard software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Excellent written and communication skills; good command of English language.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Commitment to Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT mission and core values more

Key Responsibilities

Contribute in designing and implementation of digitally enabled and participatory agro-climate services by leveraging the previous expertise of the Alliance in Africa and other regions. This will require first understanding the different approaches to climate services at Alliance and elsewhere, documenting the needs of partners and users, and designing project activities... that address those needs and build on previous work.
Advance the area of agro-climate services for the Alliance in Africa, ensuring timely delivery of project outputs, and contributing to coordinating activities across relevant projects.
Guarantee an effective, efficient, and responsible development and deployment of climate-informed advisory services and develop and test innovative ideas that leverage digital technologies to scale CIS.
Engage in bilateral fundraising activities in the area of agro-climate services.
Design and implement training workshops to colleagues and project partners, including for building climate literacy, developing better forecast systems, amongst others. 
Continue to build and nurture key partnerships in Africa with key partners including Meteorological Services, Digital Partners, Farmer Organizations, and other CGIAR centers.
Contribute to technical discussions with partners and develop roadmaps for CIS activity implementation.
Coordinate activities internally at the Alliance and CGIAR, and stay up to date on activities of key partners (e.g., IRI), as well as on new methods and approaches to CIS
Contribute and lead reporting, and scientific paper writing.

Requirements
Qualifications and requirements:

PhD/Masters level studies (on agriculture, climate sciences, agrometeorology, or related fields), and demonstrated experience of at least 2 years (for PhD) or 5 years (for Masters) working in the field of CIS.
Extensive experience, training, and knowledge in agrometeorology, climate science, and/or climate services for agriculture.
Experience in the design and application of participatory methods for CIS needs assessment, and CIS design and implementation at the field scale.
Experience in designing and deploying CIS systems either through participatory, or digital means, or both. Working knowledge of seasonal forecast tools such as NextGen is a plus.
Extensive experience of handling and processing gridded weather and climate data.
Experience working with partners from academia, NGOs, CGIAR centers, and meteorological services
Knowledge and experience on climate prediction and/or on the use of climate predictions to inform decision-making.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. French would be a plus.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary efforts and work with stakeholders (both internally and externally) with emphasis in CIS
Experience working in an international context and interacting with stakeholders across disciplines and (desirably) countries. more

Responsibilities:

Implement analyses that use data science to understand and map the relationships between climate, conflict, migration, and peace, with a geographically-explicit focus. These analyses will tap into large databases of climate, agriculture, migration, and conflict, and use innovative methods to explore this complex problem.
Develop methods that to support risk modelling and... projection based on climatic and socio-economic data.
Use analytical skills to support the implementation of national and local-level analyses that feed into the Climate Security Observatory. This will include agriculture and conflict risk analysis, and model-based climate impact and adaptation assessments in the areas (countries, regions) of interest to the Alliance and its partners.
Automate and document analytical routines and contribute to capacity development of partners as needed.
Contribute to the writing of high-quality technical notes, project reports, and if of interest also peer- reviewed publications.
Work collaboratively with the rest of the Climate Security team to develop a deep understanding of the relationships between climate and conflict. The team uses a wide array of approaches spanning the social and natural sciences, and the challenge is to integrate data science approaches with other approaches used by the team.
Stay up to date with the most recent literature on spatial data science, climate and conflict, climate impacts, adaptation, sustainable agriculture, food systems modelling, and climate risk assessment.
Contribute to project proposal writing and bilateral fundraising.
Other tasks as assigned as relevant to expertise and ongoing or future projects.
Ensuring that risks management are considered in the delivery of the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

MSc degree in agricultural science, data science, environmental science, geography, geoinformatics, geospatial, geomatics, with an understanding of climate-related risks, climate impacts, and adaptation in agriculture, and an interest in modelling complex problems.
Experience working with conflict/peace and linkages to migration is a plus.
Proven experience with spatial analysis, and handling of large geospatial datasets using R and/or Python is a must.
Familiarity with Google Earth Engine a plus.
Experience with collaborative algorithm development.
Strong familiarity and experience working with large geospatial climate datasets including climate model outputs (e.g., CMIP5/6), historical climate data (e.g., station data, CHIRPS, CHIRTS), and agricultural datasets such as crop yield data, soils data, etc.
Experience with modelling and forecasting yields, climatic and/or environmental systems.
Experience in the use of remote sensing data is a plus.
Specific experience with machine learning approaches, and spatial statistics is a requirement, as is experience handling large databases for modelling and data analysis.
Excellent/proven English writing skills. Other languages (e.g., French, English, local languages) would be a plus. more

POSITION SUMMARY
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is seeking a Communications Intern to be based in Nairobi, Kenya to support communication activities in the bean program. This role will report to the Communication Analysts
RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the development of communications content and materials that can take the form of compelling narratives, case studies, multimedia... graphics, newsletters etc. for publication to a range of audiences.
Work with the communication analyst to highlight project milestones in various platform including the PABRA website and social media platforms.
Promote the project work in the local and regional media for visibility.
Support with compiling best practices, lessons and synthesizing knowledge management resources.
Package interactive communication for the project as needs.
Liaise with the Regional Communications team and the project coordinator to ensure all communication products are aligned to the USAID / Feed the Future communications guidelines.
Assist with formatting reports, presentations and other technical documents including editing, design and layout.
Assist in sharing materials and information across PABRA internal collaboration spaces and communication channels.
Strong photography and video skills.
Assist in the organization and production of internal events and internal webinar discussions.Perform any other substantive and/or administrative task that might be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, or Development related field
Excellent computer literacy in standard software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Experience with Adobe Creative packages, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign etc.
Experience in public relations, communications or journalism is an advantage.
Excellent written and spoken English skills.
Excellent drafting and copy-editing skills for internal/external communications purposes.
Good research and analytical skills.
Motivated and energetic self-starter who takes initiative more

Job Description

 Exploit specialist knowledge to influence solution construction providing guidance to increase efficiency.
 Support application delivery, review deployment options and selects appropriate methodology considering business requirements.
 Collect requirements for additions/changes to current processes and applications.
 Acts creatively to develop applications and ensure... solution is in line with business requirements.
 Exploits specialist knowledge of incident and problem management process to prevent failures and resolve issues with minimum business impact.

Requirements

 Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
 Minimum of three years of relevant experience
 Excellent command of English language both written and spoken.
 Experience managing ERP software.
 Ability to sustain pace in the work environment daily
 Ability to effectively design and execute an appropriate action plan with in order to reach an objective. more

Job Description

 Exploit specialist knowledge to influence solution construction providing guidance to increase efficiency.
 Support application delivery, review deployment options and selects appropriate methodology considering business requirements.
 Collect requirements for additions/changes to current processes and applications.
 Acts creatively to develop applications and ensure... solution is in line with business requirements.
 Exploits specialist knowledge of incident and problem management process to prevent failures and resolve issues with minimum business impact.

Requirements

 Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
 Minimum of three years of relevant experience
 Excellent command of English language both written and spoken.
 Experience managing ERP software.
 Ability to sustain pace in the work environment daily
 Ability to effectively design and execute an appropriate action plan with in order to reach an objective more