8) Specialist, Programme Management and Operations
Pubblicato il 26-10-2026 - Alliance Of Bioversity International And Ciat in Roma
The Organization
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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 Organization
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 and under the direct supervision of the Senior Manager Business Development and Diversification, supports the effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects within the Business Development and Diversification (BDD) Unit. The position provides operational support, facilitates procurement processes and supports senior management with technical and strategic inputs to ensure high-quality project delivery and smooth partnership collaboration.
The role also supports the implementation of strategic initiatives, including Cacao Connect Initiative, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and alignment with organizational priorities.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
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- Support the planning, execution,
and day-to-day monitoring of project activities within the Business Development and Diversification (BDD) Unit.
- Assist in ensuring the operational effectiveness of projects and partnerships, supporting high-quality programme delivery.
- Support project design, implementation, and evaluation activities.
- Contribute to the effective implementation of initiatives under the Cacao Connect Initiative.
- Support operational coordination, procurement processes, and project governance activities.
- Act as an operational liaison between HQ teams, country offices, and external partners.
- Liaise with external technical partners, and stakeholders involved in project initiatives.
- Support senior management by providing timely operational updates and analytical input on projects and partnerships.
- Participate in field missions, regional meetings, and partner engagement activities.
- Coordinate tasks for consultants, interns, and support staff involved in project activities.
- Coordinate daily project workflows, monitoring, and reporting activities.
- Support the drafting and preparation of project documents such as Terms of Reference, work plans, concept notes, and reports.
- Assist with procurement requests, contract processing, and budget monitoring processes.
- Support the preparation of donor deliverables and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
- Contribute to the planning and coordination of workshops, missions, and stakeholder meetings.
- Coordinate effectively communication across teams and partners to guarantee timely delivery of outputs.
Requirements
Required qualifications and experience
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- Postgraduate degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Law, or a related field.
- Preferably at least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in international development, project or programme management, procurement, or coordination within international organizations, NGOs, or multilateral institutions.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
- Experience supporting project implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Experience in procurement processes, budget monitoring, and donor compliance is considered a strong asset.
- Experience working in international or multi-country environments is desirable.
Required competencies
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- Strong project management and coordination skills.
- Good understanding of donor compliance, reporting requirements, and project governance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Knowledge of French and Spanish is preferred.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools.
Benefits
Terms of employment
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