Internal call
Pubblicato il 19-08-2026 - Swiss Forum For International Agricultural Research in Roma
Internal call - (RFP500588) Coordinator I, AgriTech West Africa Projects (Rome, Italy)
The Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT delivers research-based 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 food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.
About the position
Based in Rome, Italy and under the direct supervision of Senior Manager, Business Development and Diversification, the position supports the design, development and implementation of acceleration programs for science-based innovations in West Africa.
The position contributes to the scaling of research-based solutions, strengthening partnerships with innovation ecosystems, and supporting the positioning of CGIAR innovations among partners, investors and stakeholders.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Support the operational rollout and coordination ofA4IP-led or partnered programmes supporting research outputs valorization and technology transfer in West Africa.
- Provide operational and administrative support to the scaling and positioning of Alliance/CGIAR innovations within regional innovation ecosystems.
- Support programme development, partnership growth, and the long-term sustainability of A4IP initiatives.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the A4IP business model and programme approach.
- Participate in and support logistics for the Alliance/CGIAR in innovation ecosystem initiatives, events, workshops, and donor meetings.
- Act as focal point within the Montpe