Science Engagement and Resource Mobilization Associate Officer at Bioversity International

Job Description

• 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 (≥US$2 million), whilst working with multi-disciplinary teams in international settings.