6) Manager, Regional Operations and Finance Europe
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - Swiss Forum For International Agricultural Research in Roma
(RFP500596) Manager, Regional Operations and Finance Europe (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, the Manager, Regional Operations and Finance (ROF) – Europe leads the delivery of finance and operations services in Italy, France, and Belgium. Reporting to the Global Director of Business Operations and Finance, the role ensures effective service provision in procurement, travel,
hosting arrangements, protocol, facilities, and general administration. The manager is responsible for aligning regional operations with institutional standards, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and supporting hosted entities. The position contributes to the continuous improvement of processes and systems to deliver cost-effective, compliant, and high-quality support services across the Europe region.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of operations and finance services across Alliance offices in Italy, France, and Belgium, ensuring compliance with policies, local regulations, and service standards.
- Oversee procurement, travel, hosting, protocol, facilities, and general administration, driving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with institutional procedures.
- Manage staff performance, planning, and development within the unit, fostering a