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- Coordinate the planning management implementation and delivery of A4IP s support function services core accelerator activities and projects (i.e. innovation challenges).
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation (i.e. Terms of Reference workplan agenda and reports) ensuring these are up to date and accessible to team members.
- Establish projectspecific key performance indicators to track progress measure impact.
- Organize meetings with the project team and external partners/stakeholders by preparing agendas PowerPoint presentations and document discussions and following up on action items.
- Act as the focal person with partners by establishing and maintaining clear direct and respectful communication lines with external partners/stakeholders for collaboration opportunities.
- Facilitate communication between team members and partners.
- Identify potential partners that align with project goals.
- Conduct effective external engagement by accelerating Alliance and CGIARled innovations and positioning Alliance science for impact in priority innovation platforms and events.
- Engage in discussions with colleagues working in other units and/or external stakeholders on topics related to scaling sciencebased innovations.
- Participate in meetings and workshops with partners and donors as required.
- Carry out other relevant duties to further advance funder engagement and resource mobilization strategies work plans and initiatives under A4IP.
- Identify potential risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests.
- Monitor the performance against set KPIs to fulfil organizational commitments with efficiency and quality.
- Prepare and distribute regular progress reports/emails to keep the project team partners/stakeholders informed.
- Provide project status updates during meetings.
- Gather feedback from the project team external partners/stakeholders and project participants to assess satisfaction and identify areas of improvement.
- Use feedback to refine workplans partnerships and the methodology for scouting supporting and accelerating startups/innovation teams that align with CGIAR s Impact Areas and ongoing research.
- Bachelor s degree (Master s degree is desirable) in International Development International Relations Economics Business Administration or other relevant field.
- Previous experience working for international development and/or research organizations private sector (e.g. corporate accelerator agrifood companies) or venture capital funds.
- Previous relevant work experience (preferably minimum of 2 years) in project management and coordination including overseeing and executing projects from start to finish and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders suppliers and other actors from multicultural backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines while still maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and problem solve effectively.
- Proven track record of building collaborative relationships across and within internal teams and with external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team with people in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment including with external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written including the ability to organize and write clear and concise reports.
- Knowledge of a second language particularly French or Spanish is desirable.
- Be Italian nationals holding a valid passport or identity card.
- Or be EU citizens holding a valid passport or identity card and confirmation of registration from the Registrar s Office (Anagrafe).
- Or non EU citizens holding a valid Italian work permit (permesso di soggiorno per lavoro subordinato).
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