(RFP500154) Analyst, GFAiR (Montpellier, France)

(RFP500154)

Analyst, GFAiR

The Organization

The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAiR) is a voluntary multi-stakeholder network and movement for change, uniquely bringing together actors from 13 constituencies interested in the transformation of the Agri-Food System. GFAiR is made up of app. 1,000 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 and 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 agri-food 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 agri-food research and innovation for development systems and processes to become more inclusive and equitable, more effective, and impactful and catalyses 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, polices, and systems in complex, geographically dispersed and multicultural organizations.
    
  • Previous experience supporting successful development, planning, execution 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.
    
    

    Benefits
    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.org/careers) no later than 10th April 2025, attaching a curriculum vitae and motivation letter, both in English and contact information (e.g. names, email address) of at least three references.
    

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

     
    

    Closing date for applications: 10th April 2025
    

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    http://alliancebioversityciat.org