Global Engagement and Events Analyst
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. 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.
https://alliancebioversityciat.org/ www.cgiar.org
About the position
Based in Rome, Italy, the Global Engagement and Events Analyst, reporting to the Senior Officer, Global Engagement and Executive Communications, supports communication, engagement, and partnership activities for the Office of the Director-General (ODG). The Analyst also supports the Alliance's participation in large-scale strategic events and/or global policy processes (such as those related to international Frameworks and Conventions), that raise our visibility on the global stage, strengthen our network of partners, and position our innovations and technologies in the hands of users.
Responsibilities
- Support the prospecting of opportunities to position the Alliance in major events and liaises with organizers.
- Help with keeping up to date a calendar of major events, with corresponding key players.
- Support the Alliance in planning, organizing, implementing, and participating in large-scale events and/or processes of global reach.
- Support public relations for the DG during meetings and events, including briefing notes, background materials, etc.
- Support with drawing lessons learned from events to improve future coordination.
- Support presentations, speeches, think pieces, op-ed articles, and other communication materials for the DG.
- Support the creation and updating of a monthly social media plan for the DG.
- Assist in other tasks and initiatives as assigned by the Senior Officer, Global Engagement, and executive communications.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Master's degree in communications, journalism, international relations, social sciences or equivalent
- Previous relevant work experience, preferably in an international organization or NGO, is an asset.
- Understanding of issues related to food systems, environment, nutrition, and agriculture is preferred.
- Excellent writing skills and good knowledge of digital platform for social media publishing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook).
- Advanced command of the English language, both written and spoken.
- Intermediate command of French and/or Spanish languages, both written and spoken, is an asset.
- Sound knowledge of standard office procedures.
- Strong client orientation and service approach.
- Strong interpersonal, communications, and teamwork skills; courtesy, tact, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from different cultural and national backgrounds.
- Well-developed skills in personal organization, priority setting, problem-solving, and accuracy.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others, to demonstrate flexibility in fulfilling assignments, and to be proactive in planning, researching, and pitching communications opportunities.
- Ability to convey complex and technical content in engaging, succinct, and clear formats.
Benefits
Terms of employment
This is a locally recruited position which will be based in Rome, Italy. The salary is level 6, on a scale of 14 levels, with level 14 being the highest. The salary range starts from Euro 43,310 per annum. The Alliance offers an attractive remuneration package which 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 based on performance and availability of funds.
Please note that eligible applicants must have the legal status to live and work in the European Union. 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 the country where they stay and carry out their working activity.
Applications
Please apply online through the website ( https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers ) no later than 7 June 2023, attaching a curriculum vitae, motivation letter, both in English, and contact information (e.g. names, email address) of at least three references. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications: 7 June 2023
We invite you to learn more about us at:
http://alliancebioversityciat.org
Please visit our careers page at:
https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers