RFP500154 Analyst GFAiR Montpellier France

Alliance Bioversity & CIAT; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 33 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Analyst to support the Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation. This role involves facilitating multi-stakeholder collective actions, enhancing partnerships, and contributing to the development of impactful agrifood systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agriculture or social sciences, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams. Join this innovative organization to make a significant impact on sustainable development and agrifood transformation. If you are passionate about driving change and fostering collaboration, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Prestations

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Non-contributory retirement plan

Leave provisions

Qualifications

• 2+ years in agrifood systems transformation or international research management.
• Strong understanding of agrifood systems and effective relationship building.

Responsabilités

• Support governance activities and coordinate with GFAiR partners.
• Facilitate Collective Actions and contribute to corporate documents.
• Develop methodologies and tools for GFAiR programmes.

Connaissances

Facilitation

Communication

Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Monitoring and Evaluation

Problem Solving

Drafting Skills

Networking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in agriculture

Bachelor's degree in economics

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Bachelor's degree in development studies

Bachelor's degree in international relations

Outils

MEL system

Knowledge and Learning Hub

Project management system

AI tools

Social media platforms

Description du poste

The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAiR) is a voluntary multistakeholder network and movement for change uniquely bringing together actors from 13 constituencies interested in the transformation of the AgriFood System. GFAiR is made up of app. 1000 member networks and institutions working together through collective advocacy and action to shape the future of agriculture and food and their role in achieving sustainable development. The partners in GFAiR come from all around the world and across many constituencies including farmers, consumers, civil society organizations, women and youth organizations, the private sector, public national and international research systems, advisory services, education, donor bodies, and three UN Organizations. GFAiR's reach is achieved through these organizations and the many millions of people they involve.

GFAiR mobilizes dialogue and Collective Actions between the many partners who make up the Forum and who share GFAiR's common vision of making agrifood research and innovation more effective, responsive, and equitable towards achieving Sustainable Development outcomes. The GFAiR Secretariat helps trigger these Collective Actions among GFAiR partner institutions who are themselves the agents of change. GFAiR helps inspire and enable the transformation and strengthening of agrifood research and innovation for development systems and processes to become more inclusive and equitable, more effective and impactful, and catalyzes changes fostering dialogue and new forms of multi-stakeholder collaboration at different levels through its extensive networks South-South, North-South, and between constituencies.

On behalf of GFAiR, the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), which hosts GFAiR in its Montpellier, France office, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Analyst.

About the position

Based in Montpellier, France and under the supervision of the GFAiR Executive Secretary, the Analyst will be responsible for supporting the conceptualization and implementation of the Global NARS Consortium (GNC) relevant Collective Actions (CA) with GFAiR partners and outputs based on the EC-funded project, GFAiR's Charter, GFAiR's Partnership Principles, and its Engagement Principles. The Analyst will facilitate the processes establishing GFAiR-enabled multi-stakeholder CAs, ensuring equitable participation of partners from different constituencies and regions with a special focus on small-scale producers, women, and youth. The Analyst will coordinate and support GFAiR Governing Bodies, Secretariat, as well as partners in communication, outreach, fundraising, knowledge management, MEL, and reporting inter alia by using GFAiR's MEL system and GFAiR's Knowledge and Learning Hub.

Responsibilities

More specifically, the Analyst will execute the following tasks:

• Provides support to the GFAiR Executive Secretary, the GFAiR governing bodies, and GFAiR representatives in governance activities such as Steering Committees meetings, Executive Committees meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Strengthens connections and cultivates enhanced value within relationships involving CGIAR, ABC, IFAD, FAO, and other pivotal stakeholders.
• Supports the conceptualization and implementation of the Global NARS Consortium (GNC).
• Conceptualizes and facilitates Collective Actions including monitoring and reporting.
• Contributes to corporate documents (PPPs, plans, concept notes, project proposals, annual reports, and minutes); produces articles and other publications.
• Supports the development and implementation of methodologies, tools, and systems that enable the planning, delivery, and monitoring of GFAiR programmes of work (KLH, MEL system, project management system, use of AI, website, and other social media, etc.).
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, economics, social sciences, development studies, international relations, or related fields.
• Previous relevant professional experience (preferable minimum 2 years) in the field of agrifood systems transformation, international research management, and/or facilitation of partnerships.
• Proven history in designing and implementing strategies, policies, and systems in complex, geographically dispersed, and multicultural organizations.
• Previous experience supporting successful development planning and monitoring of major programmes, projects, and events.
• Strong understanding of issues related to agrifood systems transformation with a network in agricultural research and development.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, cooperative, and effective relationships with colleagues and external partners including research, development, private sector, and funding partners.
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and people skills including the ability to effectively interact across all levels and build consensus in a multicultural, disciplinary environment.
• Enterprising spirit to identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Understanding and interest in leveraging information and AI for programme efficiency in a geographically distributed organization.
• Excellent drafting skills and proficiency in written and spoken English; knowledge of other languages highly desirable.

Terms of employment

This is a locally recruited position based in Montpellier (France). 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 33,680 per annum and is exempt from French income tax (an internal taxation is applied). 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 1 year 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 France. 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 France where they stay and carry out their working activity.

Applications

Please apply online through the website https://alliancebioversityciat/careers no later than 10 April 2025 attaching a curriculum vitae and motivation letter both in English and contact information (e.g. names, email addresses) of at least three references.

The cover letter should include the reference number of the position RFP500154.

Closing date for applications: 10 April 2025.

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