(RFP500559) Analyst, Collective Actions & Budget, GFAiR (Temporary Assignment, 9 months - Rome, Italy)

(RFP500559) Analyst, Collective Actions & Budget, GFAiR (Temporary Assignment, 9 months - Rome, Italy) Alliance Bioversity & CIAT Rome National Junior level Speaks English, Italian Application deadline: March 28, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is seeking a Temporary Analyst for Collective Actions & Budget for a 9-month assignment in Rome, Italy. The role involves ensuring operational consistency and integrity in the implementation of Collective Actions, monitoring technical and financial performance, and communicating with partners to address issues. The Analyst will also support budget tracking, compliance with donor requirements, and assist in project closure activities. This position requires strong coordination, analytical skills, and experience in multi-stakeholder initiatives. Candidate Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration or related area Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in multi-stakeholder initiatives Experience in programme or project budgeting and financial compliance Demonstrated experience in project financial closure Proven ability to coordinate and monitor Collective Actions Strong analytical skills for tracking progress and reporting Well-developed personal organization and problem-solving skills Strong client orientation and service approach Intermediate level of English (RFP500559) Analyst, Collective Actions & Budget, GFAiR (Temporary Assignment, 9 months) The Organization The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) deliver research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crisis of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. The Alliance works with local, national, and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa, and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services. 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 Background The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAiR) is a voluntary multi-stakeholder network and movement for change, uniquely bringing together actors from 11 constituencies interested in the transformation of the Agri-Food System. GFAiR is made up of around 1.000 member networks and institutions, working together through collective action and advocacy to shape the future of agriculture and food and their roles in achieving sustainable development. The members and partners in GFAiR come from around the world and from diverse constituencies, including small-scale producers and farmers, consumers and civil society organizations, women and youth organizations, private sector representatives, public national and international research systems, agricultural advisory services, education systems, funding partners and UN Organizations. GFAiR’s reach is achieved through these organizations and the many millions of people they involve. The core activities of GFAiR Secretariat are five Collective Actions led by GFAiR partners (Ruforum, Angoc, Access Agriculture, Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences, and Food Bridge). On behalf of GFAiR, the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) which hosts GFAiR is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Temporary Analyst, Collective Actions & Budget. About the position Based in Rome, Italy and under the supervision of the GFAiR Team Leader, the Temporary Analyst ensures the consistency and integrity of services by reviewing operational processes related to the implementation of Collective Actions and contributing to monitoring technical and financial performance indicators. The role communicates with partners and internal teams to address issues affecting implementation and service delivery, advises management on matters affecting process execution and operational integrity and anticipates and addresses quality issues to support alignment between workplans and expenditures and the timely completion of project outputs by January 2027 in line with the Grant Agreement. Responsibilities Operational Coordination and Delivery Oversight Contribute to daily operations related to collective actions across partner institutions and internal teams. Review progress against milestones and deliverables. Identify implementation risks or delays and propose corrective measures. Maintain up‑to‑date workflow and implementation plans and ensure alignment with project priorities and donor requirements. Assist with communication and coordination among stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of activities and timely problem-solving. Support organization of coordination meetings, travel and procurement, including preparation of agendas, minutes, follow‑up actions, and documentation. Support preparation and execution of key events and stakeholder engagements. Provide periodic implementation status updates to management. Sub-Agreement & Reporting on LoA (Letter of Agreement) Review the full LoA lifecycle including preparation, amendments, processing, monitoring, and closure. Ensure compliance with Alliance policies, donor requirements, and financial regulations. Review partner deliverables, timelines, and budget execution against LoA provisions. 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