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• Carry out research and draft points relevant
  to implementation, advocacy/policy and research partnerships (multilateral
  organizations, industry, governments, NGOs, research institutions and
  global initiatives/coalitions) and to donors (bilaterals, multilaterals,
  foundations and individuals).
• The incumbent will develop well-organized,
  well-written documents.Including: 1) partner and donor research profiles;
  2) organizational background in preparation for partner/donor meetings and
  advocacy events; and 3) donor proposals and reports.
• The incumbent will research, prioritize, and
  assist with approaching donor and partner prospects for Country Office
  managers and teams in sub-Saharan Africa, including written materials
  needed to advance fundraising and partnership development efforts and
  training for in-country staff to strengthen internal capacities.
• Prepare PowerPoint and other presentations as
  needed to support development, partnership and advocacy efforts, in target
  countries/regions and globally.
• Work closely with full HarvestPlus team,
  especially Country Managers and their staffs, as well as global and
  regional communications, marketing and research teams.
• The successful candidate will be expected to
  exercise initiative, creativity, diplomacy, leadership, honesty, financial
  stringency, and loyalty:
• Act in close support of the Head of Africa
  Strategic Alliances, in ongoing advocacy, research, and operational
  activities
• Work directly with HarvestPlus/IFPRI staff, HarvestPlus
  headquarters and staff.
• Accompany the Head of Africa Strategic
  Alliances on international meetings/conventions; initially; thereafter to
  represent the Head of Africa Strategic Alliances and HarvestPlus as
  required
• Liaise/coordinate work plans, international
  telephone calls/web meetings, webinars, travel, and diary with HarvestPlus
  staff and other organizations.

• The prospective employee should hold a
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, plus a minimum of six
  to eight years of professional experience in developing and implementing a
  wide variety of advocacy and policy initiatives within Africa.
• Previous exposure and experience with concept
  note and proposal development for bilateral or foundation donors.
• The ideal candidate must be experienced and
  able to manage a range of responsibilities related to the development of
  resources and partnerships, working with the full global team at
  HarvestPlus as well as current and potential partners and donors. 
• Possess the ability to analyse data and to
  translate multi-faceted ideas and programs into materials directed at
  multiple audiences/sectors.
• The ideal candidate should demonstrate
  leadership, the development and application of suitable regulations and
  procedures, and effective communication with the Head of Africa Strategic
  Alliances, other colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Highly effective and versatile communication
  skills–both written and oral. Ability to listen effectively and
  synthesize scientific/programmatic content for multiple audiences is
  critical.
• High level of professionalism, including
  being conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
  deadlines, and communicating in a timely and responsive fashion. A
  positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment are
  imperative.
• Self-motivated and comfortable in a global
  team, including working well with team members located in multiple time
  zones and countries.
• The candidate must be able to work
  independently to accomplish key goals and complete projects.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability
  to structure analyses that drive strategic decisions within the advocacy,
  partnerships and fundraising team.
• The ideal candidates must be
  detailed-oriented and comfortable working with numbers and technical
  systems, including relational databases.
• Willingness and ability to travel with global
  team members and partners (4-6 international trips per year).
• Full fluency in English (verbal, written).
• Expert computer skills in Microsoft Office,
  including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• International experience, especially in
  Sub-Saharan Africa is desired
• Broad knowledge, background, or interest in,
  agriculture and nutrition.
• Fluency in French and/or Portuguese.

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