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    Associate Officer - Nairobi, Kenya - Bioversity International

    Bioversity International
    Bioversity International Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Established in 2019, the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) was created to address these four crises, maximizing impact for change at key points in the food system.

    Summary


    In the execution of their duties, the Associate Officer will maintain close collaboration with various support units, including Finance, Legal, and the Office of Program Delivery (OPD).

    This collaboration aligns with the Alliance's Proposal Development Process (PDP), which is overseen by the Pipeline Management Team.

    This is a hybrid working position for the operations center of África, located in the office of Nairobi, Kenya.
    Key duties & responsibilities

    Support the implementation of resource mobilization (RM) action plans for up to two Alliance Research Areas (Levers) per Officer, ensuring a global reach in fundraising efforts.

    Provide Principal Investigators (PI) and their collaborators with strategic and procedural guidance on key funding opportunities, enhancing their ability to secure resources effectively.

    Serve as the process manager for the preparation of prioritized funding opportunities within each Lever, especially those of higher complexity that require meticulous coordination.

    Ensure seamless coordination with key stakeholders during proposal preparation, including but not limited to:

    Collaborate with Global Partnerships Advisors and Regional Partnerships Officers to support scientists engaged in engaging with funders, track these interactions in the CRM system (to be developed), and nurture productive relationships.

    Work with the Head of Science Engagement and Resource Mobilization, the PI, other contributing scientists, and the Proposal Enhancement team to systematize lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful proposals, aiming to enhance future proposal preparation and success rates.

    Share knowledge, insights, and priorities with Science Communications Associate Officers to strengthen the symbiotic relationship between resource mobilization and external communications
    Provide research and timely analytical input in support of services or projects.
    Responsible for fulfilling a work plan for a service or project.

    Engagement responsibilities

    Coordinate with the PI, Lever Directors, Global and Regional Partnerships teams, OPD Proposal Enhancement team, and Pipeline Management Team throughout proposal preparation, funder cultivation, and stewardship activities.

    Contribute to the preparation of detailed analysis and guidance notes for calls ≥ $1 million.

    Utilize available intelligence and opportunity analysis to assist the PI and their team in making informed go/no-go decisions regarding pursuing funding opportunities, considering factors such as past engagement with the funder, thematic alignment, and existing relationships with key funder contacts.

    Engage with other support functions, namely Finance, OPD, and the Legal Office, in support of proposal preparation and submission, following the guidance of the Pipeline Management Team and adhering to the proposal development process (PDP).

    Collaborate with the OPD Proposal Enhancement Team, the PI, and the Head of Science Engagement and Resource Mobilization to assess the success or failure of key proposals.

    Delivery responsibilities

    Draft written guidance notes for calls ≥$1 million that allow for multiple Alliance submissions, with support from the Head of Science Engagement and Resource Mobilization.

    Assist in developing funder cultivation and stewardship actions, providing support to Lever Directors and proposal PIs when necessary.

    Lead effective and efficient process management for the preparation of prioritized funding opportunities, coordinating closely with the respective proposal PI.

    Contribute to "learning" exercises regarding proposal success and failure to inform and improve future proposal preparation processes.

    Requirements

    Bachelor's degree in agricultural, environmental, or biological sciences, international development, business administration, science communications, or related fields.

    Minimum of 5 years of proven experience and successful track record in resource mobilization/research proposal development in agriculture, environment, rural development, and/or natural or social sciences.

    Demonstrated practical experience in project management and data analysis.

    Proven track record in the preparation of large, complex, technical proposals (≥US$2 million), whilst working with multi-disciplinary teams in international settings.

    Experience preparing analyses, guidance notes, or advisory/educational materials.
    Experience with developing and deploying funder cultivation and stewardship strategies.
    Familiarity with the Alliance's mission and goals (or ability to quickly gain this knowledge).
    Skilled in handling and use of virtual tools and applications.
    Excellent management of Microsoft Office package.
    Advanced level of English (oral and written).

    Skills and competencies

    Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
    Strong client service orientation.
    Consistent attention to detail.
    Strong results delivery focus.
    Pro activity and resourcefulness.
    Compliance with procedures, policies, and directives.
    Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
    Flexibility and adaptation to change.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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