Consultant-Project Manager and Administration

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 people's lives. The Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation (https://alliancebioversityciat.org/)

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.

The Alliance a member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org ) a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

Background

The CGIAR Food Systems Accelerator (CFSA) program is a science -driven accelerator designed within The CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa, to support agribusinesses scale climate -smart innovations that address pressing challenges in East and Southern Africa food systems. By combining investment readiness with tailored science-based technical assistance, CFSA provides agribusinesses companies with the necessary tools and knowledge to become more commercially viable and sustainable. This approach promotes sustainable farming practices that can enhance food production while mitigating the impact of climate change. The program prioritizes agribusinesses scaling innovations designed with a user -centric approach for smallholder farmers and that have a strong potential for commercial sustainability.

Position Summary

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is seeking to recruit a motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Project Manager and Administration specialist for our Agribusiness Accelerator program. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in driving the success of the accelerator by organising and planning project activities, while also handling the day-to-day administrative functions of the program.

Main duties and responsibilities

Project Management:

• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan to ensure all program activities are executed efficiently and within deadlines.
  
• Monitor project progress and address issues, scope changes, or deviations from the plan.
  
• Prepare regular status reports for program management and stakeholders.
  
• Audit of the existing project management tools and recommendations for improvements.
  

  Administration:
  

  • Coordinate logistics for program activities, including workshops, field visits, and meetings.
    
  • Maintain organized project documentation, including reports, and meeting minutes.
    
  • Handle communication with program participants and external partners.
    
  • Support data collection and reporting to measure program impact.
    
  • Provide administrative support to project teams and offer assistance as needed.
    

    Reporting Responsibilities:
    

    • Develop and implement a comprehensive reporting framework for the project.
      
    • Collect data and information from project teams and stakeholders to create regular progress reports.
      
    • Prepare detailed reports on project status, including milestones achieved, challenges encountered, and next steps.
      
    • Ensure timely submission of reports to relevant stakeholders, both internal and external.
      
    • Communicate project updates and results to senior management and leadership.
      

      Monitoring Responsibilities:
      

      • Establish a monitoring system to track project activities, timelines, and outcomes.
        
      • Regularly review project performance against established KPIs and targets.