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Internal Call- Consultant ORPH CROP

Alliance Bioversity & CIAT

Job Location:

Ouagadougou - Burkina

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 10years

Posted: 30 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

THE ORGANIZATION

The Alliance of Bioversity International () and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) () delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve peoples lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition climate change biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.

With novel partnerships the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet drive prosperity and nourish people in a climate crisis.

The Alliance is part of CGIAR a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

About the position

Consultant for Policy Gap Analysis and Stakeholder Coordination Burkina Faso

ORPH

The ORPH CROPS project aims to support the integration of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) into sustainable agri-food systems with a focus on strengthening biodiversity-based value chains and improving the resilience of food systems.

Building on existing analytical outputs (country studies value chain analyses and transition frameworks) the project seeks to identify policy gaps that may hinder the scaling up and institutionalization of NUS and diversified production systems in Burkina Faso and addition strengthening dialogue among stakeholders is essential to ensure ownership and relevance of the results.

Objective

The objective of this assignment is twofold:

Conduct a policy gap analysis in Burkina Faso and Niger

Act as a local focal point by facilitating stakeholder engagement and dialogue around the findings

The assignment aims to produce actionable policy analyses while promoting national ownership and validation through stakeholder consultations.

Scope of Work

a) Policy Analysis

The consultant will be expected to:

Review and synthesize existing SUSTLIVES documents relevant to Burkina Faso on policy strategies related to the conservation and use of NUS and identify appropriate synergies and integration needs within national plans particularly by reviewing and comparing the results of SUSTLIVES Activity 1.3 with the Conagrep action plan.

Identify gaps inconsistencies and misalignments in current policy frameworks

Assess the implications for:

conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity

promotion of NUS

development of NUS value chains

Compare findings between the two countries

b) Stakeholder Coordination and Engagement

Serve as the local focal point for the assignment in Burkina Faso and/or Niger

Identify and collaborate with key stakeholders including:

government representatives

research institutions

NGOs and development partners

value chain actors

Organize and facilitate at least one stakeholder consultation/workshop (virtual or in-person) to:

present preliminary findings

validate findings

gather feedback and additional insights

Ensure stakeholder perspectives are integrated into the final analysis

Conduct training sessions for civil servants and public administrators

c) Recommendations

Develop concrete and context-specific policy recommendations

Identify entry points for policy alignment and improvement

Highlight opportunities for scaling up NUS and diversification strategies

Provide technical and strategic support to public officials for integrating NUS into sectoral policies

Methodology

The consultant will adopt a mixed-methods approach including:

A desk review of:

SUSTLIVES outputs

national policies strategies and legal frameworks

relevant literature

Stakeholder consultation workshops

The approach should ensure analytical rigor and strong stakeholder engagement.

Deliverables

Inception Report (within 2 weeks)

Methodology and work plan

Stakeholder mapping and engagement plan

Draft Policy Gap Analysis Report

Policy mapping and analysis

Identified gaps

Initial recommendations

Stakeholder Consultation Outputs

Workshop agenda and materials

Summary of discussions and key feedback

Final Report

Revised analysis incorporating stakeholder contributions

Clear and actionable recommendations

Training Sessions for Civil Servants and Public Administrators

Timeline

The activity is expected to be carried out during 2026 starting from June 2026.

Payment

Lump sum: EUR 3500

Indicative Schedule:

June: Inception and desk review EUR 1100

August October (30%): Analysis and preliminary report EUR 1100

November December: Stakeholder consultation and finalization EUR 1300

Requirements

Advanced degree in economics agricultural policy environmental policy or a related field

Proven experience in:

policy analysis in agri-food systems or biodiversity

stakeholder engagement and facilitation

Burkinabè national

Knowledge of seed systems agrobiodiversity or NUS (strong asset)

Excellent analytical and report-writing skills in French

Reporting and Coordination

The consultant will report to the ORPH CROPS project team and will:

Act as the main country liaison point

Ensure coordination with national stakeholders and project partners

Participate in regular follow-up meetings with the project team

Ensure regular communication on progress and emerging

Benefits

Applications

Applicants are invited to visit to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number Ref: CONSULTANT ORPH CROP as the position applied for. Application and CV should be saved as one document using the candidates last name first name for ease of sorting.

Note: The Alliance does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview meeting processing or training). The Alliance also does not concern itself with information on applicants bank accounts.

Applications closing date: 5 June 2026

Please note that email applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Required Skills:

Advanced degree in economics agricultural policy environmental policy or a related field Proven experience in: policy analysis in agri-food systems or biodiversity stakeholder engagement and facilitation Burkinabè national Knowledge of seed systems agrobiodiversity or NUS (strong asset) Excellent analytical and report-writing skills in French Reporting and Coordination The consultant will report to the ORPH CROPS project team and will: Act as the main country liaison point Ensure coordination with national stakeholders and project partners Participate in regular follow-up meetings with the project team Ensure regular communication on progress and emerging

Required Education:

Educación y requerimientosEstudiante de últimos semestres apto/a para prácticas profesionales de pregrado en Zootecnia Medicina Veterinaria Agronomía o áreas és en manejo animal sistemas de pastoreo manejo de pasturas y/o ganadería básicos en manejo animal y/o actividades de investigación en valorará positivamente experiencia académica o interés en manejo de animales alimentación evaluaciones de pasturas o recolección de muestras.

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