Science Engagement and Resource Mobilization Associate Officer
JOB DETAIL
We are seeking proactive and dedicated Associate Officers to join our Science Engagement and Resource Mobilization team within the Partnerships department. These roles are pivotal in supporting our Alliance researchers to achieve their fundraising objectives, enhancing our ability to secure essential resources for groundbreaking research projects.
Key duties & responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Principal Investigators and Research Area Directors to identify and capitalize on funding opportunities.
- Provide strategic and procedural guidance throughout the proposal development process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with internal protocols.
- Facilitate the coordination of cross-functional teams, including Finance, Legal, and Program Delivery, to streamline proposal submissions and maximize funding success.
- Synthesize learnings from proposal outcomes to continually refine and improve fundraising strategies and practice
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in agricultural, environmental, or biological sciences, international development, business administration, science communications, or related fIelds
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience in resource mobilization and research proposal development within international settings, with a successful track record of managing complex, multi-million-dollar proposals.
- Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Competencies: Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills; adept at navigating multi-disciplinary and multicultural settings; ability to work autonomously and effectively under tight deadlines.
- A background in agriculture, environment, rural development, and/or natural or social sciences is preferred.
- Must have proven experience in preparing large, complex, technical proposals (u2265US$2 million), whilst working with multi-disciplinary teams in international settings.
Terms of employment
This position is an nationally recruited position based in Nairobi, Kenya. The initial contract will be for two (2) years subject to a probation period of 3 months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
This position is graded at BG08 level, with a minimum basic salary of Kes 307 708. 00 in a scale of BG01 to BG14 (BG14 being the highest level according to the Alliance job classification framework policy). We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including but not limited to insurance, retirement plan, staff training and development, paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, marital status, and gender identities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Applicants are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference 103552 – SCIENCE ENGAGEMENT AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION ASSOCIATE OFFICER .as the position applied for. 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: 28th May 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
