Project context
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, with its partners is actively involved in implementing the CGIAR Initiative on Climate Resilience (ClimBeR).[1] It is well known that climatic extremes and variability have negative effects in the Global South. The partner nations of this Initiative are particularly vulnerable to climate change, with Kenya, Senegal, and Zambia experiencing droughts, floods, and high temperatures; Morocco and Guatemala experiencing droughts and high temperatures; and the Philippines experiencing floods and rising temperatures. Therefore, ClimBeR aims at improving the ability of six low- and middle-income countries' food, land, and water systems to adapt to climate change, ultimately boosting the resilience of smallholder production systems to withstand severe climate change effects.
About the consultancy
The Alliance is seeking to recruit a consultant to assist with the management of the ClimBeR Initiative. The consultant will be responsible for providing project management support to ClimBeR's Project Management Unit. The consultant will work closely with ClimBeR's Science and Implementation Officer to ensure efficient and effective project implementation.
Timeframe
The consultancy will run for a period of six months starting from June through December 2023 with the possibility for renewal.
[1] https://on.cgiar.org/ClimBeR
Requirements
Description of task
The consultant would provide project management support to the Initiative management team in collaboration with the Initiative researchers. The consultant will be responsible for supporting specific activities that require centralized management within the Initiative. The consultant will be given additional information and access to project documentation.
Preferred geographic location
The consultant will preferably be based in Latin America or Africa.
Experience and competencies required
- Minimum three years of experience in research or project management in climate change, agriculture, environment, and rural development.
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to environmental or social sciences, policy, or agricultural development.
- Excellent skills in partnership management and reporting in international program contexts such as in the CGIAR.
- Experience managing the organization and support of meetings, events, and ability to follow-up on agreed action points in a timely fashion.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deliver on time within short deadlines.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English; knowledge of Spanish or French considered a plus.
Benefits
Applications
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above consultancy against the experience and competencies required, together with a detailed curriculum vitae and names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications and work experience. Please do not apply using the Apply Button. Instead, all correspondence should be addressed to Sabrina Rose, at (s.rose@cgiar.org) and should clearly indicate \"Application: Research Consultant for ClimBeR--\".
Closing date for submission is June 16, 2023.
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