CGIAR is a global research partnership for a food-secure future dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. From spurring the Green Revolution to spearheading food systems science, CGIAR has innovated for global impact. Now, it is transforming to solve today’s – and tomorrow’s – interconnected food, land, water and climate crises.

As a Standing Committee of CGIAR’s System Council, the Assurance Oversight Committee (AOC) provides the System Council with assurance of the completeness and effectiveness of the Internal Audit Function and the independence of external audit functions, a structured reporting line between internal and external auditors and the System Council and oversight system-wide governance, risk management and internal controls. Further information is available in the AOC Terms of Reference.

CGIAR is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill a current vacancy for an independent AOC member. Applicants must possess expertise, qualifications, and proven experience at a senior and strategic level in one or more of the following areas:

• Corporate governance
• Financial and programmatic performance management
• Internal audit and risk management
• Ethics and investigations
• Complex international public organizations

In line with good governance practices, independent members shall not have been involved in any capacity with the CGIAR System in the 3 years prior to their appointment date.

The typical term length of the appointment is 3 years, with an average time commitment of 10-12 working days total (including meetings) per annum. A modest honorarium in accordance with CGIAR’s honorarium framework is payable, in addition to support for travel expenses in accordance with the stipulations of the CGIAR System Organization’s travel and expenses policy. Most meetings are held virtually.

To be considered for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to systemcouncil@cgiar.org. The deadline for applications is 8 November 2024.

We are committed to building teams that represents a variety of genders, backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies and as such encourage applications from a wide range of candidates.