CGIAR Advisory Services Secretariat

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The Standing Panel on Impact Assessment (SPIA) of CGIAR is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Senior Manager, to lead its growing team and manage an innovative program of research and capacity strengthening. The position is based in Rome and involves close collaboration with social and agricultural scientists in universities, CGIAR, and partner organizations around the world. The Senior Manager will be part of the newly formed CGIAR Advisory Services (CAS) Secretariat in Rome that has the role to provide operational support for SPIA, the Independent Science for Development Council (ISDC), and the implementation of the CGIAR System’s multi-year evaluation plan.

The role of SPIA is to
• Expand and deepen evidence of impact of CGIAR research investments
• Support CGIAR’s strong commitment to embed a culture of impact assessment into the System

The Senior Manager, SPIA is a critical role, requiring a highly skilled leader in the field of Impact Assessment. The position holder will be an accomplished collaborator and results-oriented professional with a track record of impact assessment for delivering service, change and innovation in a complex partnership-based environment.

The VA can be found here: https://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/

The deadline for applications is 18 October 2019.