Job Description
Management of the Hub including
* Monitoring of the “Hub” project finances
* Contact person for both internal and external audit bodies
* Personnel management of the Academy
* Development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities
* Preparation of the annual call for scholars
* Screening, evaluation, and administration of incoming applications
* Coordination of application reviews
* Preparation and monitoring of contracts with scholarship holders and universities
* Supervision and monitoring of research funds (sub-recipients) and administrative handling with the funding agency
* Preparation of project reports, payment requests, and financial reports for the project sponsor
Convening and communications
* Coordination and monitoring of a teaching concept for international, development-oriented agricultural research
* Coordination and organization of teaching activities (incl. technical implementation of the web-based modules)
* Preparation, convening, implementation and follow-up of meetings of the committees (selection committee, expert committee)
* Preparation and follow-up of expert committee meetings
* Advising and supporting scholarship holders and supervising university and CGIAR scientists
Outreach and visibility
* Develop and implement a strategy for external presentation and public relations (online/social/print media)
* Ensure close coordination between ATSAF and CIFOR-ICRAF while maintaining close ties with German research institutions and the CGIAR
* Maintaining contact and networking with host CGIAR centers and universities
Communication Management of ATSAF e.V.
* Preparation and distribution of newsletters (incl. job announcements)
* General communication with members and partners
* Alignment of communication between Hub and ATSAF communication
* The Hub’s Tropentag communication strategy and liaison with GLF
Requirements
• Post graduate degree in relevant fields such as Management, Development studies, International relations, Agricultural sciences • Good understanding of the research for development sector • At least 5 years of relevant experience in project management, coordination and proposal writing • Experience in development projects • Experience in association management, academic administration, or event organization • Communicating research results to multiple audiences • The ideal candidate has already worked in the Global South • Fully proficient in English, very good German would be an advantage