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Bioversity International Temporary Assistant, Communication and Project Support, A4IP (Temporary assignment – 11 months) Italy Bioversity International Jobs 2024

Bioversity International looking for “Temporary Assistant, Communication and Project Support, A4IP (Temporary assignment – 11 months)”. Applicants with a Secondary School Education may apply on or before 23-Jul-24.

The Bioversity International has published a job vacancy announcement on 05/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Temporary Assistant, Communication and Project Support, A4IP (Temporary assignment – 11 months) to be based in , Italy. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: Bioversity International

Job Title: Temporary Assistant, Communication and Project Support, A4IP (Temporary assignment – 11 months)

Duty Station: , Italy

Country: Italy

Application Deadline: 23-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a communications and marketing strategy.
• Produce and maintain up-to-date communication materials (e.g., PPT, text, background) for A4IP, targeting both internal and external audiences across online and traditional channels to promote the team’s scope and results.
• Create and maintain up-to-date contact lists (i.e., communications focal points in CGIAR, partners, innovators, investors) using innovative tools for collection and management.
• Provide writing, copy-editing, and wordsmithing support for A4IP content, including talking points, key messages, newsletters, website content, social media content, and blog content.
• Coordinate with relevant colleagues to develop design support for visual assets (e.g., website content, social media content, blog content, graphics, audio/video materials, presentations).
• Help connect with CGIAR and external networks by supporting events, PR, and digital marketing activities.
• Track, analyze, and report on the impact of A4IP communications activities using tools such as Google Analytics, Mailchimp, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
• Design custom A4IP and project merchandise (e.g., bags, postcards, lanyards, water bottles) and manage merchandise orders.

• Support the implementation of activities under A4IP, including developing business intelligence scenarios, analyses, funding proposals, technical concept notes, investment pitches, and technical guidelines.
• Conduct research on technology trends and innovations in the agri-food tech venture and monitor relevant developments in the agri-food innovation ecosystem, identifying synergies and potential partners for collaboration.
• Prepare drafts of background documents for meetings and workshops and provide overall support by drafting minutes and action points.
• Represent and advocate for A4IP’s mission in meetings and correspondence with internal colleagues and external collaborators.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Secondary school education supplemented by office training or related courses.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Business, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, or other relevant subjects is highly desirable.
• Previous relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, design, and organizational skills, with the ability to convey complex and technical content in engaging, succinct, and clear formats.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national backgrounds.
• Fluency in English and French (spoken and written) is required.
• Strong priority-setting and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset, demonstrated through extracurricular activities.
• Sound judgment and initiative; ability to work independently within assigned areas.

• Fluency in Spanish or Arabic both written and spoken is an asset.
• Experience in private sector engagement.
• Passion for and understanding of technology innovations and business model innovations.