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