Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities
The specific tasks of the position include the following:
• Provide a framework for the design, implementation, monitoring, risk management and evaluation of biodiversity and nature-positive interventions
• In collaboration with the Alliance staff and partners, contribute to the initiation and timely submission of project proposals on the use of biodiversity
• Develop and implement innovative research activities, and ensure effective utilization of tools, methods and indicators for biodiversity and nature-positive interventions
• Publish quality research results in peer-reviewed journals as well as briefs, reports etc.
• Engage with key stakeholders to establish and maintain strategic partnerships with regional institutions, country/government officials, international and local donors, international and local NGOs, universities and other institutions that work with the Alliance
• Contribute to fundraising by developing proposals and concept notes for the generation of financial and human resources to support the research agenda
• Ensure integration of biodiversity knowledge in sustainable agriculture projects
• Provide technical oversight and serve as a subject matter expert in one or more of the following three technical areas: ethnobotany, nature-positive production, enabling environment
• Ensure participatory approaches are applied in the selection of key species or combination of species
• Identify, if any, policy gaps that hinder the transition towards sustainable, biodiversity-positive agriculture and propose policy solutions to fill the identified gaps
• Collaborate with staff and partners across all priority areas to ensure cross-fertilization of ideas and coordination of activities
• Outline any gaps that must be filled in order for women and youth to be involved in decision-making processes related to biodiversity and biodiversity-positive agriculture
• Order by priority potential development plans and interventions; in particular, the prioritization should take into account the inclusion of indigenous people and other vulnerable groups
• Represent and give visibility to the Alliance in relevant forums and arenas
• Contribute to other organizational activities as and when required

Requirements
• A completed PhD in agroecology, biology or related fields
• Demonstrated research excellence
• Strong publication record
• Experience with planning, implementing, and monitoring biodiversity programs and with managing multiple projects
• Experience with working in development programs with international and national NGOs and UN organizations, and with government authorities at national level
• Experience with ethnobotany, policy processes, project management, and participatory interventions
• Knowledge of different social, agricultural and rural and economic development issues, questions and challenges
• Knowledge of biodiversity and nature-positive agriculture, including the role of traditional and indigenous knowledge in sustainable production systems
• Experience with working within interdisciplinary research projects and multicultural teams
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to compile, analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, prepare reports and draw conclusions and recommendations
• Knowledge of relevant actors in the agricultural development sector (government institutions, international organizations, NGOs, academia, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with people at all levels in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment, including external stakeholders
• Proficiency in relevant software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (essential) and French (highly recommended)
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work plans
• Experience with fundraising, donor engagement, and proposal development
• Excellent teamwork skills

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Bioversity International on bioversityinternational.zohorecruit.eu to apply

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