The Organization

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (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.

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 food-secure future.

https://alliancebioversityciat.org/, www.cgiar.org

About the position

The IT Systems Integration Unit of the Alliance is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Integration Consultant. The successful candidate will work with the Systems Integration Manager, supporting the SharePoint intranet and other Power Platform projects. This role requires a high degree of independence, project management expertise, and excellent communication and collaboration skills.

As a Systems Integration Consultant, you will lead and contribute to the following projects:

SharePoint Intranet Architecture Enhancement

• Review the full architecture of the Alliance SharePoint Intranet, working closely with the Communications department, to ensure a user-friendly and multi-lingual (English and Spanish) digital workplace.
• Design and deploy an automated, scalable solution to present the organizational structure of the Alliance on the intranet.
• Define the governance framework and security protocols for the SharePoint Intranet, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and data protection standards.
• Work with the Communications Team to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for the intranet. Implement a solution for tracking and monitoring these KPIs effectively.

• Gather the requirements for a new Business Intelligence Portal to be developed in Power BI.
• Develop and deliver the new portal.

• Develop a comprehensive solution for collecting and managing information on the Alliance’s digital assets.
• Identify KPIs to monitor the lifecycle of these assets, potentially utilizing Power Apps for development

In addition, we expect the Consultant to be able to:

• Review, analyze, and prioritize project requirements based on business demands, user needs, and strategic goals, in alignment with overall organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and developers to design and implement optimal solutions.
• Develop detailed functional specifications, comprehensive test plans, and user documentation for each project. Ensure thorough testing and validation of all implemented solutions.
• Provide support for other related projects and activities as required, ensuring successful delivery of all project goals.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related fields
• Expertise in SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate and other relevant technologies.
• Previous relevant work experience, preferably in an international organization
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with other national and cultural backgrounds
• Well-developed skills in personal organization, priority setting and problem solving
• Strong client orientation and service approach
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence within assigned areas
• Project management skills as the Consultant will be responsible for the progression of his/her work

This consultancy can be based anywhere within the African Region. The consultancy will span eleven months, starting from the date of contract signing.

The budget for this consultancy will be negotiated based on the consultant’s experience and the estimated time frame.

Applicants are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Applications closing date: 8th August 2024

Please note that email applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

http://alliancebioversityciat.org