RFP500257 Programme Associate Cacao of Excellence Rome Italy
RFP500257 Programme Associate Cacao of Excellence Rome Italy
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Job Description
(RFP500257
Programme Associate Cacao of Excellence
The Organization
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) deliver researchbased solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people s 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 foodsecure future.
https://alliancebioversityciat/ www.cgiar
Responsibilities
More specifically the Programme Associate will execute the following tasks:
- Provide programme management support to the operation of the Cacao of Excellence in its new strategic plan.
- Coordinate the planning and provide logistics support for the operation of the Cacao of Excellence lab in Rome working closely with the HQ Facilities and Logistics Unit.
- Organize all procurement for the Cacao of Excellence operation and lab in accordance with the procurement policy guidelines.
- Organize the Cacao of Excellence s team travels and participation in meetings.
- Support the design and delivery of the recruitment proposal for the Cacao of Excellence team and the processing of HR contracts.
- Assist in the organization of Cacao of Excellence events as per its agenda
o Assist with the processing of the service agreements and collaboration agreements.
o Organize and coordinate the travel arrangements for the event.
o Provide logistics support. - Contribute to Cacao of Excellence annual budget preparation as well as tracking the budget utilization and reconciliation.
- Support with the financial reporting and reconciliation of the income generating products of Cacao of Excellence. Mainly of the transactions recorded through the digital platform and/or digital payment app with the internal records to ensure accuracy.
- Assist in consolidating the annual work plans for the Cacao of Excellence team and support in tracking the implementation of the planned activities.
- Support the effective administration of existing and new commitments
- Provide secretariat support to the newly established Cacao of Excellence governance including its Advisory Council and associated Expert Panels and Working Groups.
- Support the development of Cacao of Excellence policies and collaboration agreements.
- Assist in the development of concept notes and funding proposals.
- Assist in the development and of capacity building activities.
- Contribute in other ways to the Cacao of Excellence Programme and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in business administration project management or relevant field supplemented by office training.
- Demonstrated track record of effectively supporting and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite packages.
- Excellent command of the English language both written and spoken.
- Strong 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.
- Welldeveloped skills in personal organization and priority setting problem solving and accuracy.
- Strong client orientation and service approach
Desirable Requirements
- Work experience in an international environment.
- Italian language skills.
Benefits
Terms of employment
This is a locally recruited position which will be based in Rome Italy. All benefits are denominated and paid in EURO. The salary is level 6 on a scale of 14 levels with level 14 being the highest. The salary range starts from Euro 43310 per annum. The remuneration package includes a competitive salary leave provisions medical and life insurance and noncontributory retirement plan. The contract will be for a period of one year subject to a probationary period of 6 months and is renewable based on performance and availability of funds. Please note this position is only open to citizens or residents of the European Union.
Please note that eligible applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Italy at the time of application:
- Be Italian nationals holding a valid passport or identity card.
- Or be EU citizens holding a valid passport or identity card and confirmation of registration from the Registrar s Office (Anagrafe).
- Or Non EU citizens holding a valid Italian work permit (permesso di soggiorno per lavoro subordinato).
Applications
Please apply online through the website https://alliancebioversityciat/careers no later than 18th April 2025 attaching a curriculum vitae (in English) cover letter (in English) and contact information (e.g. names email address) of at least three references.
Please include reference number RFP500257 in the cover letter.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications: 18th April 2025
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Essential Requirements Bachelor s degree in business administration, project management, or relevant field, supplemented by office training. Demonstrated track record of effectively supporting and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite packages. Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken. Strong 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 and priority setting, problem solving and accuracy. Strong client orientation and service approach Desirable Requirements Work experience in an international environment. Italian language skills.
Employment Type
Full Time
