Internal Call (RFP500496) Specialist, EU Affairs (Belgium)
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Job Summary
The Organization
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) deliver 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.
The Alliance works with local national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean Asia and Africa and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR a global research partnership for a food-secure future dedicated to reducing poverty enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.
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 of Bioversity International and CIAT is committed to fair safe and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation contributes to our excellence and is critical for our mission. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures races colors religions sexes national or regional origins ages disability statuses sexual orientations marital status and gender identities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Alliance is part of CGIAR a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
About the position
Based in Belgium as part of Strategic Partnerships Engagement and Communications (SPEC) unit and under the supervision of the Advisor Global Partnership the Specialist EU Affairs will contribute to facilitate and support the engagement with the European Union institutions and related stakeholders. The incumbent will contribute to building and maintaining strategic relationships identifying and following up on funding opportunities and supporting the visibility and engagement activities within the EU landscape. This role is ideal for a professional with solid experience in EU relations and funding mechanisms looking to deepen their expertise in EU Affairs.
Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
- Coordinate and maintain effective relationships with EU institutions the Belgian government and other relevant stakeholders in line with established Alliance engagement priorities.
- Organize and follow up on meetings events and correspondence with key EU partners.
- Maintain updated records of stakeholder contacts and engagement activities.
- Contribute to joint initiatives and exchanges that strengthen institutional visibility and collaboration.
Policy and EU Funding Intelligence
- Monitor and analyze EU policies strategies and funding opportunities (e.g. Horizon Europe Team Europe Initiatives) relevant to the Alliances work.
- Track and summarize policy developments and identify funding opportunities relevant to ongoing Alliance priorities.
- Prepare concise briefs and analyses to support strategic planning and proposal development.
- Liaise with researchers and program teams to match funding opportunities with relevant projects.
Communication and Visibility
- Contribute to enhancing the Alliances visibility and engagement with EU stakeholders and networks.
- Coordinate the preparation of outreach and communication materials for EU events.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure accurate and consistent messaging.
- Support the organizations participation in key meetings conferences and policy dialogues.
Coordination and Internal Collaboration
- Coordinate EU-related initiatives and facilitate collaboration across teams in partnership with the Global Partnerships Advisor.
- Follow up on actions and ensure timely information flow across internal stakeholders.
- Support the planning implementation and reporting of engagement activities.
- Support the exchange of good practices and lessons learned on EU engagement within the Alliance.
Analysis and Reporting
- Prepare analytical briefs summaries and background materials to support engagement activities and internal planning.
- Draft high-quality notes and reports on EU engagement and policy developments.
- Consolidate findings and lessons learned into internal knowledge materials.
- Maintain organized repositories of relevant documents and data for easy access and use.
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelors degree (Masters degree desirable) in international relations business management public policy public administration communications or related fields.
- Relevant professional experience (minimum 57 years is desirable) including familiarity with EU funding mechanisms and instruments (e.g. Horizon Europe NDICI).
- Demonstrated expertise in engaging and fostering collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders including EU institutions (inter)governmental agencies research institutes practitioners farmers organizations NGOs and the private sector.
- Proven professional experience in Belgium with a strong understanding of the EU institutional and funding environment is essential.
- Excellent command of the English language both written and spoken.
- Exceptional facilitation communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to support effective communication across all levels and build consensus in a multicultural disciplinary environment.
Benefits
Terms of employment
This is a nationally recruited position based in Belgium open only to internal candidates namely: regular staff members complementary staff members and individuals who are currently employed or have completed a contract with Bioversity in the last 6 months. All benefits are denominated and paid in Euro. The salary is level 8 on a scale of 14 levels with level 14 being the highest. The salary range will be established in accordance with the regional/country standards. The salary range starts from Euro 49606 per annum. The remuneration package includes a competitive salary leave provisions medical and life insurance and non-contributory retirement plan. The contract will be for a period of 2 years subject to a probationary period of 6 months and is renewable subject to performance project needs and availability of funds.
Please note that eligible applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Belgium. Citizens of EU countries and citizens of non-EU countries are individually responsible for compliance with requirements and formalities established by the national immigration law of Belgium where they stay and carry out their working activity.
Applications
Please apply online through the website ( no later than 16 December 2025 attaching a curriculum vitae (CV) and motivation letter both in English. The cover letter should include the reference number of the position RFP500496.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications: 16 December 2025
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