Overview
This consultancy will provide technical expertise and input to the Plant Breeding and Genetics subprogramme, focusing on mutation breeding, biotechnologies, and plant health innovations for climate-resilient crop improvement. The role involves designing and implementing projects, planning an International Symposium, and establishing public-private sector partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop strategic partnerships (public and private) and support preparation of concept notes and technical proposals with a focus on plant breeding, plant health, and Atoms4Food.
- Provided technical expertise on mutation breeding, plant health and biotechnologies particularly with design, implementation, and evaluation of projects aimed at improving climate change adaptation ensuring these follow results-based management principles and cover all phases up to project closure, including components related to plant breeding and biotechnologies.
- Provide technical expertise for visibility, outreach, and strategic positioning activities of the sub-programme through communication and engagement activities.
- Provide technical inputs and editorial review for reports, project documents, scientific publications, and knowledge products.
- Provide technical/scientific expertise for the organisation of scientific meetings, including liaising with partners, stakeholders, and service providers.
Required Experience
- Minimum five years' experience in one or all of the following areas:
- Demonstrated experience in project management, specifically within international organizations and/ or UN System.
- Proven experience in climate-resilient agriculture, particularly in plant breeding and genetics, including the application of mutation breeding and related biotechnologies for crop improvement.
- Proven experience in resource mobilization including preparing funding proposals concept notes, and technical reports for donor agencies and funding mechanisms.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage strategic partnerships, including engagement with public and private sector stakeholders
- Track record of developing relevant strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders. Ability to recommend and pursue opportunities for collaboration.
- Experience in organizing and supporting technical events, including webinars, workshops, and technical meetings, as well as preparation of related technical materials and reports.
- Experience in programme design and implementation, including development of workplans, results frameworks, indicators, and performance tracking systems.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in biological or agricultural sciences
- Specialization in plant breeding, crop improvement, crop science, plant health or related field
