Job Description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS

WorldFish seeks to create an inclusive world of healthy, well-nourished people and a sustainable blue planet, now and in the future. We provide research and innovation in aquatic food systems to support sustainable development and food system transformation toward healthy and resilient diets.

Our 2030 WorldFish Research and Innovation Strategy: Aquatic Foods for Healthy People and Planet outlines our commitment to guiding the transition to more resilient aquatic food systems in three priority impact areas: Social and Economic Inclusion, Nutrition and Public Health, and Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability.

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people\xe2\x80\x99s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people.

WorldFish and the Alliance are part of CGIAR, the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest agricultural innovation network, whose mission is to \xe2\x80\x9cend hunger by 2030 through science to transform food, land and water systems under threat of climate change.\xe2\x80\x9d

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Partnership Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Managing Director, Asia and the overall guidance of Global Director, Partnerships & Communications.

The successful candidate has key responsibilities in the following areas:

• Provide operational support in resource mobilization efforts in Southeast Asian countries.
• Contribute to intelligence gathering and monitor country-level fundraising trends, and policy changes.
• Pursue opportunities for the Alliance together with the research teams, Regional Managing Director and Partnerships Team.
• Actively engage with the scientific community and in particular with research teams operating in the region in supporting them in their engagement with partners and funders.
• Develop bespoke external engagement material working together with the regional Communications Specialist.
• Support partnership resources development and internal communication efforts, including serving as a champion and resource to scientists and their teams to comply with the institutional Proposal Development Process (PDP).
• Contribute to developing and continuously improving knowledge products, including support materials and guidance documents.
• Capture and maintain accurate and update information in the Partnerships Team Registry tool.
• Keep track of relevant international events, development priorities, and international cooperation agreements.

Requirements

This job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree preferably in Communications, Marketing, International Relations, Public Policy, Journalism, or another relevant technical field.
• Minimum (5) years of experience in Partnerships, Resource Mobilization, Project Management, and Policy advocacy. Previous working experience related to the financial environment in Singapore is desirable.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary programmes related to agriculture, environment and development studies preferred.
• Experience with international cooperation and/or international organizations will be valued.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with exercising diplomatic language.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively interact with people at all levels and build consensus in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Fluency in English is essential to communicate in writing and speaking.

Key Competencies

• Demonstrate initiative and creativity in reaching and enthusing new and existing partners and working in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain, positive, cooperative and effective relationships with among research teams, management team, and various government and non-government partners including funders.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision, but also participate as a team member in the accomplishment of duties.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and communicate effectively with scientists and interdisciplinary teams team member in the accomplishment of duties.
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to deliver on-time and manage numerous tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize between tasks with excellent record keeping and data management skills.

Benefits

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position and WorldFish offers a competitive remuneration package including comprehensive benefits (but not limited to) insurance coverage for staff and eligible dependents, 15% employer provident fund contribution, paid leave and others. The duration of the contract will initially be for a two-year period with possibility for extension, depending on funding and performance.

How to Apply

Your application must include: * A cover letter which addresses key requirements stated above;

• A current curriculum vitae; and
• Contact information of three professional referees who may be contacted if you are short-listed for the position.

To be considered, applications must be submitted by no later than 24:00 (MYT) 5 March 2023.

Location: The post holder will be based in Penang, Malaysia. This position will involve international travel.

Screening will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants for WorldFish positions, we appreciate all interest, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

WorldFish has seven offices across Asia, Africa and the Pacific, with more than 400 staff and 27 nationalities who contribute to a dynamic multicultural work environment.

WorldFish is committed to promoting a work environment where diversity and inclusion is valued, and we seek to have gender balance in the organization. We aim to also seek balance across other diversity dimensions.

People in WorldFish are treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnicity/race, national or social origin, disability, religion, political affiliation, age, family size, marital status or any other form of personal identity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourage qualified women and men from developing nations to apply.

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