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(RFP301111) - Internal Call - Program Development Strategy Officer (Senior Officer) - Associate Director General Office

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Program Development Strategy\nOfficer (Senior Officer)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/b>
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Associate Director\nGeneral Office<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/b>
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The Organization <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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The Alliance of\nBioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture\n(CIAT) delivers research\-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity\nand sustainably transform food systems to improve people\u2019s lives. Alliance solutions\naddress the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss,\nand environmental degradation.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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With novel\npartnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to\ntransform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive\nprosperity, and nourish people.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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The Alliance is\npart of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food\-secure future.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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About\nthe position<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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The Associate\nDirector General\u2019s Office is seeking a <\/span><\/span>Program\nDevelopment Strategy Officer (Senior\nOfficer \u2013 BG10),<\/span><\/span><\/i> to support strategic leadership in\nthe design, coordination, and adaptation of institutional programs and\ncross\-portfolio initiatives under the guidance of the Associate Director\nGeneral for Research Strategy and Innovation (ADG).The Program Development Strategy Officer <\/i>will apply scientific knowledge and experience in the\nimplementation of science to impact portfolios to support activities of the ADG\noffice <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>that will drive innovation within\nthe organization\u2019s research portfolio.<\/span><\/span>
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The role integrates scientific excellence with\ninnovation, supporting the identification, design, and implementation of new\napproaches, and strengthening the relevance and impact of the thematic research\narea through collaboration, partnerships, innovation and strategy alignment.
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The position will be based in\nthe operations center of the Americas, located in the Campus of Palmira,\nColombia. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i>
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Requirements<\/h3>
Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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  • Coordinate and support the design, adaptation, and\nimplementation of research and innovation initiatives under the ADG\u2019s\nleadership and in support to the Alliance\u2019s Research Areas, ensuring they align\nwith the organization\u2019s scientific priorities, emerging evidence, and Research\nAreas needs, while considering stakeholder, operational, and technological\nperspectives.
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  • Explore and connect emerging scientific and\ntechnological innovations with the organization\u2019s research agenda, advising\nleadership and program teams on new opportunities, and helping translate these\ntrends into practical strategies and program directions aligned with the thematic\narea.
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  • Support the implementation of mechanisms\nto incentivize innovation processes, working alongside teams as a trusted partner to support\nthe development, testing, and refinement of innovative solutions.
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  • Collaborate closely with Research Area Directors, the\nHead of PISA, OPD, and other senior leaders to strengthen institutional\ncoordination required to implement strategic initiatives, ensuring that the\nADG\u2019s strategic priorities are consistently interpreted, aligned, and advanced\nacross functions, programs, and regions.
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  • Represent the ADG\u2019s Office in engagements with external\nstakeholders, including CGIAR Centers, the System Office, donors, and strategic\npartners, ensuring clear communication, effective follow\-up, and fulfillment of\ninstitutional commitments.
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  • Develop and strengthen networks and alliances with\nresearch institutions, innovation actors, and strategic partners, identifying\nopportunities for collaboration that enhance the relevance and positioning of Alliance\u2019s\nthematic areas.
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  • Lead the preparation of high\-quality scientific and\nanalytical outputs, including strategic briefs, reports, and presentations,\nthat support engagement with other stakeholders that are key for advancing\nAlliance research portfolios.
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    Benefits<\/h3>
    Qualifications and requirements<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>
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    • <\/span><\/span>PhD in a relevant field (e.g., agricultural\nsciences, environmental sciences, data science, biology, social sciences,\ninnovation, or related disciplines).<\/span>
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    • Significant experience in applied scientific\nresearch and program or portfolio management.<\/span>
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    • <\/span><\/span>Proven track record of contributing to leading\nresearch and innovation initiatives.<\/span>
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    • Experience working in complex, interdisciplinary,\nor international environments.<\/span>
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    • Demonstrated ability to integrate science,\ninnovation, and strategic directions.<\/span>
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    • Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders\n(research teams, leadership, partners, donors).<\/span>
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    • Demonstrated capacity to apply scientific knowledge\nto real\-world challenges.<\/span>
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    • Ability to synthesize and translate scientific\nevidence into actionable insights.<\/span>
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    • Strong experience coordinating cross\-functional and\ncross\-regional initiatives.<\/span>
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    • Ability to act as a strategic partner to teams and\nprograms.<\/span>
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    • Experience in facilitating collaboration and\nmobilizing stakeholders without direct authority.<\/span>
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    • <\/span><\/span>Experience building and managing strategic\npartnerships and networks.<\/span>
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    • Ability to engage with external stakeholders,\nincluding research institutions, partners, and donors<\/span>
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    • Experience contributing to proposal development and\nfunding opportunities.<\/span>
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    • <\/span><\/span>Excellent ability to produce high\-quality\nscientific and analytical outputs (reports, briefs, publications).<\/span>
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    • Strong skills in data analysis, synthesis, and\nevidence\-based reasoning.<\/span>
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    • Ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to\ndiverse audiences (technical and non\-technical).<\/span>
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    • <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Excellent verbal and written communication skills\nin English and Spanish (oral and written).<\/span>
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      Soft\nSkills and Organizational Competences<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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      • Curiosity\nand Continuous Learning: Actively seeks learning, challenges assumptions, and\nuses evidence to improve decisions.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Entrepreneurial\nMindset: Drives innovation, takes initiative, and identifies opportunities for\nimpact.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Collaboration\nand Inclusion: Builds trust, works across teams, and integrates diverse\nperspectives.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Accountability\nand Empowerment: Takes ownership, acts with integrity, and delivers results.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Leadership\nCompetencies<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Strategic\nLeadership: Aligns decisions with mission and uses evidence to drive impact.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>People\-Centered\nLeadership: Fosters inclusive environments and supports team performance and\ndevelopment.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        Terms\nOf Employment<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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        The position level is BG10,\non a scale of 14 levels, with level 14 being the highest<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/i> The salary\nrange will be established in accordance with the regional/country standards.\nThe contract will be for a period of one (1) year, subject to a probationary\nperiod, and is renewable subject to performance, project needs and availability\nof funds.
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        Closing date of the call: July 7th, <\/u><\/span><\/span>2026.<\/u>
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        Learn more about us at:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b>
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        Careers | Alliance Bioversity International \u2013 CIAT/alliancebioversityciat.or<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b>
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