Vacancies at Bioversity International

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spearheads efforts to secure the financial and other resources needed for the Alliance to accomplish its mission
• Oversee coordination of the project pipeline: synchronize proposal submissions; support proposal development; maintain records of the resource mobilization cycle and lessons learnt
• Provided support with administrative matters, and the submission and follow up of all proposals.
• Data entry of our pipeline information in our institutional data base (Agresso)
• Donor information: maintain donor contacts database
• Provide pipeline information for management decision making.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are adequately reflected in the project proposals to be submitted.
• Work closely with different units within the organization e.g. PMO’s, OPD, GMU, PLANS, IT, P&C, Supervisors, and other users during the proposal development stage.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related fields
• Minimum of two (2) years progressively experience in resource mobilization, administration or related field.
• Knowledge in fundraising and experience of prospect research.
• Proficiency in relevant software programs and office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Desirable: Agresso, Power BI
• Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written including the ability to organize and write clear and concise reports; French & Spanish language will be desirable
• Demonstrated capacity to work with interdisciplinary teams in a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative, and decentralized environment, and operate under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines while still maintaining attention to detail and accuracy, and problem solve effectively;
• Previous experience working for international development and/or research organizations, NGOs or UN agencies is highly desirable;

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Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate talent acquisition at the national level, implementing improvements and adaptive actions.
• Execute in its entirety the talent acquisition process of national positions for the Africa region while managing the employer branding and nurturing a diverse talent pool.
• Guides regional teams in developing job descriptions, monitoring quality and consistency.
• Receive and classify job applications according to the profile and manage the bidder pool to select candidates that meet the job profile to be filled. 
• Prepare selection reports that include information and analysis for the process clearly evidencing the criteria for selection.
• Coordinate with the requesting area/project/unit the administration of knowledge evaluations if required (assessment center) for the selection process.
• Keep statistical control and prepare monthly reports on the execution of the recruitment, selection, and appointment processes.
• Apply psycho-technical tests, perform the analysis of results, and prepare reports of psychological evaluations for cases that are required, in addition to the recruitment and selection processes that are carried out. 
• Ensure KPIs to monitor and evaluate talent acquisition services are met.
• Plan and execute the process for the publication of job opportunities in web portals and other media; external and internal, as well as evaluate and propose updates or new media and sources.

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Human Resource Management or Psychology.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in human resources management with special focus on talent acquisition.
• Active membership of IHRM.
• Experience in the application and analysis of personality tests for selection (DISC desirable).
• Proven experience in the use of applicant tracking systems (ATSs).
• High level of computer skills with ability to handle Human Resources Information Systems and learn new applications quickly.
• High level of organizational skills, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal relationships at all levels within the organization with experience working across different countries in Africa.
• Negotiation and assertive communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking.
• Full English language proficiency, both written and oral including the ability to organize and write clear and concise reports.  Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.