Internal call Alliance Staff only

Based in Leuven, Belgium and under the supervision of the GFAiR Executive Secretary the Advisor will be responsible for the conceptualization and implementation of relevant Collective Actions (CA) with GFAiR partners and other outputs (outreach, resource mobilization, communication) based on the EC-funded project, GFAiR’s Charter, GFAiR’s Partnership Principles and its Engagement Principles. The Advisor 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 Advisor 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 Advisor will execute the following tasks:

• Advises and supports the GFAiR Executive Secretary of GFAiR, the GFAiR governing bodies and GFAiR representatives in governance activities such as Steering Committee meetings, Executive Committee meetings, conferences and workshops.
• Strengthens connections and cultivates enhanced value within relationships involving CGIAR/ABC, IFAD, FAO, and other stakeholders.
• Mobilizes and facilitates dialogue among partners, particularly within the context of the Global National Agricultural Research System (NARS) Consortium, Collective Actions, and other GFAiR initiatives.
• Spearheads and develops GFAiR’s vision of making agrifood research and innovation more effective, responsive, and equitable, contributing to Sustainable Development outcomes through the development of policies and strategies.
• Leads and manages GFAiR’s partnership and resource mobilization efforts.
• Manages GFAiR programmes and projects (including Collective Actions) and leads multidisciplinary teams.
• Develops corporate documents (PPPs, plans, concept notes, project proposals, annual reports, minutes), produces articles and other publications.
• Develops and implements methodologies, tools and systems that enable planning, delivery and monitoring of GFAiR programmes of works (KLH, MEL system, project management system, use of AI, website and other social media etc.).
• Coordinates content development with GFAiR’s knowledge management (Knowledge and Learning Hub) and oversees communication activities as needed.
• Actively participates in international conferences and field workshops.
• Other related duties as requested.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree is supplemented by master’s degree in agriculture, economics, social sciences, development studies, international relations, regional studies or related fields.
• Relevant professional experience (minimum 10 years is desirable) in the field of agrifood systems transformation, international research management and / or facilitation of partnerships, including several years in countries of the Global South.
• Managerial expertise demonstrated through successful development, planning, execution and monitoring of major programmes, projects and events.
• Proven history in designing and implementing strategies, polices, and systems in complex, geographically dispersed and multicultural organizations.
• Strong understanding of issues related to agrifood systems transformation, with a network in agricultural research and development.
• Leadership skills evident in inspiring and developing diverse teams, emphasizing diversity, knowledge sharing, and staff 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.

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