Bioversity International Partnerships Officer Jobs

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Bioversity International Partnerships Officer Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

Bioversity International Kenya looking for “Partnerships Officer”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before May 10, 2024.

The organization’s focus has changed over time. Early work focused on the emergency conservation of crop genetic resources in genebanks. Successively, our work was devoted to deliver scientific evidence, management practices and policy options to use and safeguard agricultural biodiversity to attain sustainable global food and nutrition security. Today, we have joined forces with the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) to create an Alliance which delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives in a climate crisis.

The Bioversity International has published a job vacancy announcement on April 24, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Partnerships Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recruiter	Bioversity International
Position	Partnerships Officer
Location	Nairobi, Kenya
Country	Kenya
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	University Degree
Experience Required	Minimum Five years
Application Deadline	May 10, 2024

Bioversity International Job Vacancy 2024

Key duties & responsibilities

Develop, nurture, and facilitate coordination of strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in Sub Sharan Africa to facilitate implementation of the Alliance’s agenda in the region.
Oversee development and implementation of Government Relationship Strategies in targeted countries to build and maintain strong partnerships with public authorities.
Work with the Managing Director on developing strong and trustworthy relationships with the donors and partners to position the Alliance as strategic, effective, and impactful implementing partners.
Negotiate partnership agreements and MOUs to formalize collaborations, including relationships to establish relevant consortia for proposal development.
Identify and gather intelligence on funding prospects at country and regional level with an affinity for research, development, and policy change aligned with the Alliance’s mission and strategic objectives.
Co-design with the Alliance’s scientific community and senior leadership, funder engagement strategies (cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, campaigns) that lead to financial and in-kind contributions.
Plan, design and ensure the Alliance’s participation in key regional and national events and policy dialogues related to the Alliances’ mission to build and maintain funder and partner networks and generates funding opportunities.
Plan and oversee funder prospective funder visits to Alliance offices and research sites to stimulate meaningful long-term relationships, including preparation of briefs and taking points.
Coordinate development and submission of high quality, strategic, competitive, and timely proposals to funders, and follow through until approval. Act as a strategic and technical support.
Ensure effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders.

Position in Organization:

Work Experience: 4-5 years
Target Date: 04/05/2024
Industry: Research
Duty Post: Nairobi
Salary: 55,300
City: Nairobi
State/Province: Nairobi City
Zip/Postal Code: 00100

Qualification:

Master’s degree in related field (International Development, Political Science, Business Administration, Agriculture, Environment) etc.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral, French will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years working in international research-for-development organizations.
Excellent skills in teamwork, negotiation, communication, and diplomacy, with the ability to interact courteously and effectively with people at all levels in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment, including external stakeholders.
Excellent eye for detail, critical thinking, high standards of excellence, personal organization, prioritization and time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to deliver on agreed deadlines.
Ability to work with a considerable amount of autonomy in fast-moving environment.
Must be able to work independently, but also participate as a team member in the accomplishment of duties.
Strong ability to coordinate, prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
Willingness to travel within Africa and beyond.
Experience working with CGIAR or other international organizations and experience working in Sub-Sahara Africa.