Project Coordinator I Innovation Ecosystem Engagement Rome Italy

The Organization The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) deliver researchbased 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.
The Alliance works with local national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean Asia and Africa and with the public and private sectors.
The Alliance is part of CGIAR a global research partnership for a foodsecure future dedicated to reducing poverty enhancing food and nutrition security and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.
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 foodsecure future.
About the position Recently the Alliance launched the Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) to enhance the scaling and deployment of sciencebased innovations.
A4IP works systematically with nontraditional partners such as missionaligned incubators and accelerators leading R4D laboratories and forwardthinking investors (e.g.
venture studios venture capitalists impact philanthropists).
The aim is to integrate scientists and partners into resultoriented teams that will address challenges in agriculture and food systems while contributing to the UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.
A4IP seeks to scale transformative technologies by utilizing existing and future CGIAR research and fostering synergies with inhouse scientists.
The platform has been identified as a strategic priority within CGIAR garnering significant support and attention.
This is an exciting time to join the Alliance as the organization seeks to attract and create the capabilities necessary to generate impact and address the challenges of the sector.
The successful candidate will engage in new opportunities shaping the future of this innovation platform under CGIAR.
Based in Rome Italy at the Alliance Headquarters and under the supervision of the Senior Manager Partnerships & Innovative Finance the Project Coordinator will join the Global Partnerships Unit team will work very closely with the agrofood industry supporting the implementation of pioneering projects and working together with academics starting their own journey to make innovations marketready.
Responsibilities Project Management and Execution Coordinate the implementation of innovation ecosystem engagement activities including the implementation of RAMP (Research and Market Pathways) accelerator/incubator.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including Terms of Reference (ToR) workplans agendas and reports ensuring that they are kept up to date and accessible to relevant team members.
Prepare background documents and overall administrative support including drafting minutes summarizing key discussions and creating action point lists regarding project implementation.
Monitor project performance and satisfaction continuously refining approach to ensure quality efficiency and effectiveness.
External Engagement Coordinate A4IP s participation in strategic external events workshops and donor meetings ensuring Alliance/CGIARled innovations are wellpositioned and communicated effectively to potential collaborators and investors.
Lead scouting efforts for startups corporations and research institutions that are aligned with A4IP s goals fostering opportunities for partnership and technology transfer.
Facilitate engagement with partners maintaining clear and respectful communication with stakeholders such as investors corporations and startups to facilitate collaboration opportunities.
Effectively represent A4IP and advocate for its activities in meetings and publicfacing events.
Internal Coordination Supervise the Innovation Ecosystem Engagement Assistant and ensure full coverage of support across the external engagements project implementation communications and knowledge management workstreams.
Strengthen the processes for matching Alliance/CGIAR research effort with relevant agrofood industry players startups and innovators together with through open innovation portal and a virtual community.
Oversee the integration of A4IP activities with Alliance/CGIAR s existing innovation platforms ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and effective technology transfer mechanisms.
Coordinate with A4IP Comms and Knowledge Management Focal Point to produce and disseminate communication products such as presentations blogs social media campaigns email promotions and talking points to enhance visibility and outreach for innovation ecosystem engagement programs.
Coordinate with A4IP Comms and Knowledge Management Focal Point to ensure that knowledge and contacts gained from innovation ecosystem engagement activities is captured disseminated and leveraged to inform future research and innovation strategies within CGIAR Other related activities Produce and promote knowledge products such as opeds policy briefs and other outputs on the state of agri food and climatetechnology transfer and models for scientific entrepreneurship Carry out relevant efforts to further advance funder engagement resource mobilization strategies work plans and initiatives under A4IP.
Perform other duties as required.
Requirements Requirements Bachelor s degree (Master s degree is desirable) in International Development International Relations Economics Business Administration Agriculture Environmental Sciences Sustainability or other relevant field.
Previous experience working for international development and/or research organizations private sector (e.g.
corporate accelerator agrifood companies) or venture capital funds.
Demonstrated interest in the agri/food/climatetech innovation ecosystem.
Previous relevant work experience (preferably minimum of 2 years) in project management and coordination including overseeing and executing projects from start to finish and strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds.
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines while still maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and problem solving effectively.
Ability to work independently within assigned areas with initiative.
Proven track record of building collaborative relationships across and within teams and with external stakeholders; including the private sector.
Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written including the ability to organize and write clear and concise reports.
Experience in publicfacing communication including event moderation and presentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of tools.
Benefits Terms of employment This is a locally recruited position based in Rome Italy at the Alliance Headquarters.
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 43306 per annum.
The Alliance offers an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary leave provisions medical and life insurance and noncontributory 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 Italy at the time of application: Be Italian nationals holding a valid passport or identity card.
Or be EU citizens holding a valid passport or identity card and confirmation of registration from the Registrar s Office (Anagrafe).
Or Non EU citizens holding a valid Italian work permit (permesso di soggiorno per lavoro subordinato).
Applications Please apply online through the website ( careers ) no later than 25 October 2024 attaching a curriculum vitae motivation lette r (illustrating your suitability for the above mentioned position against the listed qualifications competencies skills) b oth in English and contact information (e.g.
names email address) of at least three references (knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience).
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications: 25 October 2024 We invite you to learn more about us at: Please visit our careers page at: careers VA Project Coordinator I Innovation Ecosystem Engagement (Rome Italy)