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Role Description The Sustainable Animal and Aquatic Foods (SAAF) Science Program invites applications from qualified consultants to design, coordinate, and facilitate an Africa–Asia exchange visit focused on livestock and aquaculture systems. This initiative aims to strengthen South–South learning and collaboration by bringing together farmers, government officials, researchers, and development partners from Africa and Asia to exchange knowledge, innovations, and best practices. - The exchange will involve approximately 12 participants from: - Africa: Kenya and Ethiopia - Asia: Bangladesh and Vietnam - The program will include reciprocal visits: - Africa-to-Asia (Bangladesh or Vietnam) - Asia-to-Africa (Kenya or Ethiopia) Objective: - The selected consultant will lead the overall coordination of the exchange program to: - Design a comprehensive exchange program and implementation plan - Coordinate participant selection and engagement - Manage logistics for both exchange visits - Facilitate interactions with host institutions and stakeholders - Document lessons learned and support knowledge-sharing outputs - Ensure effective communication and visibility Qualifications - Advanced degree in agriculture, aquaculture, livestock production, rural development, international development, or related fields. Requirements - Program Design - Develop a detailed concept and implementation plan - Define learning objectives and expected outcomes for the visits - Design detailed itineraries for both exchange visits - Identify and coordinate host institutions and field sites - Propose criteria for participant selection - Stakeholder Engagement - Liaise with national and regional partners - Coordinate with government agencies, research institutions, and private sector actors - Organize preparatory meetings and briefings - Participant Selection - Develop selection criteria and nomination processes - Support identification of participants, including: - Farmers (aquaculture and livestock) - Government officials - SAAF representatives - Logistics Coordination - Arrange travel, accommodation, and local transport - Facilitate visa processes - Organize field visits and meetings - Ensure safety and duty-of-care compliance - Knowledge Management & Communications - Develop a communication and visibility plan - Support documentation (photos, videos, testimonials) - Produce learning briefs and final report - Facilitation & Reporting - Facilitate exchange sessions and daily debriefs - Document lessons learned and recommendations - Develop post-exchange action and dissemination plans Deliverables - Inception report and workplan - Within 5 days of contract start - Exchange concept and implementation plan - Within 10 days - Participant selection framework - Within 15 days - Detailed itinerary and logistics plan - Within 15 days - Communication and visibility plan - Within 20 days - Daily briefs during visits – In October - Draft and final exchange visit reports– In October - Post-exchange scaling and dissemination plan– In November Benefits - CGIAR is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. - We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. - We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational, and multi-disciplinary, collegial working environment. - We consciously create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and commitment to gender equity.

Role Description The CGIAR Digital Transformation Accelerator (DT-A) leverages digital technologies, artificial intelligence, data science, and innovation to accelerate transformation of food, land, and water systems. To effectively monitor progress, assess outcomes and impacts, support adaptive management, and generate actionable learning, the DT-A requires technical support to design, develop, operationalize, and strengthen a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system. The MEL system will support performance tracking across DT-A Areas of Work (AoWs), ensure accountability to stakeholders and donors, and facilitate evidence-based decision-making. MEL activities will be conducted at both the Accelerator and AoW levels, with a focus on harmonizing approaches across pooled and bilateral funding streams. The assignment objective is to develop and support the implementation of a best-in-class MEL system that is responsive to the entrepreneurial and adaptive nature of the DT-A, supporting performance management, accountability, learning, and evidence-based decision-making while capturing the emergence, testing, scaling, and adoption of digital innovations across food, land, and water systems. - Activity 1 – Review of the DT-A Design Document and Theory of Change (Weeks 1–4): - Define MEL objectives in consultation with the DTA Director, CGIAR partners, and selected stakeholders. - Review and refine the Theory of Change (ToC), identifying intermediate outcomes and assumptions. - Review the key results framework to ensure logical alignment. - Identify critical learning priorities and evidence needs. - Activity 2 – Develop the MEL Framework (Weeks 5–12): - Develop a comprehensive MEL framework articulating results pathways, indicators, data sources, responsibilities, and reporting mechanisms. - Formulate key learning questions. - Design approaches for capturing planned and emerging outcomes. - Recommend innovative methods and digital/AI-enabled tools for data collection and reporting. - Establish mechanisms for tracking and documenting partner contributions across the results chain. - Activity 3 – Implementation Support and MEL System Operationalization (Week 13 onwards): - Develop templates, guidelines, and SOPs for consistent data collection and reporting. - Support configuration and deployment of digital MEL platforms, dashboards, and AI-enabled analytics tools. - Establish data quality assurance and verification mechanisms. - Facilitate periodic reflection and learning sessions. - Provide technical advice on approaches for capturing innovation and systems change. - Support preparation of periodic performance reports, learning products, and knowledge-sharing materials. Deliverables - Refined Theory of Change and Results Framework. - Comprehensive MEL Framework (indicators, data sources, responsibilities, and reporting arrangements). - Learning Agenda and Key Learning Questions. - Data Collection, Reporting, and Data Quality Assurance Tools. - Recommendations for Digital and AI-Enabled MEL Solutions. - Partner Contribution Tracking Framework. - MEL Dashboard and Reporting Specifications. - Periodic Technical Support Reports and Learning Briefs. - Final MEL Operationalization and Implementation Guidance Package. Qualifications - Demonstrated expertise in MEL system design and implementation, preferably within CGIAR, international agricultural research, or complex multi-partner programs. - Strong knowledge of Results-Based Management, Theory of Change development, and results frameworks. - Proven experience with digital MEL platforms, data visualization/dashboarding tools, and AI-enabled analytics. - Ability to design adaptive MEL systems suited to innovation-focused and entrepreneurial programs. - Experience facilitating learning processes and reflection sessions with diverse stakeholders. - Excellent written communication skills for producing learning products, technical reports, and knowledge-sharing materials. - Familiarity with food, land, and water systems and/or digital innovation ecosystems is an added advantage. - Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in MEL roles; advanced degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., development studies, agriculture, data science, evaluation). Application Process All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below before 11:59 PM CET on 08 July 2026. If you require assistance or face challenges in submitting your application, please email smo-bidding@cgiar.org with the position title in the subject line. Applications submitted through this email will NOT be accepted. Please ensure your resume and cover letter are in English and do not contain your marital status, age, or photograph. Documents provided in a language other than English will not be considered. Company Description CGIAR is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational, and multi-disciplinary, collegial working environment. We consciously create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships between the CGIAR AI Hub and the UAE’s International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court, the primary sovereign-level patron of the Hub. • Foster active collaboration with key UAE innovation partners: the MBZUAI Institute for Agriculture and AI (AI/IA), AIM for Scale, aI71, Inception, and other emerging actors in the ecosystem. • Identify and develop partnership opportunities aligned with the Hub’s AI product portfolio and advance them through to formal agreements or active workplans. • Represent the CGIAR AI Hub at relevant UAE convenings, forums, and bilateral meetings. • Monitor developments across the UAE agriculture and AI ecosystem and ensure the Hub’s positioning and communications remain current and aligned with partner priorities. • Provide regular stakeholder intelligence updates to the DTA Product Director to inform strategic decisions. • Support alignment between Hub product roadmaps and partner interests, including co-design opportunities with MBZUAI AI/IA, AIM for Scale, and AI71. • Draft tailored communications, briefing notes, and presentation materials for engagements with UAE sovereign and institutional partners. • Coordinate with CGIAR DTA communications teams to ensure consistent Hub positioning within the UAE and Gulf context. • Support the DTA Product Director in preparing for high-level meetings with the International Affairs Office and ecosystem leadership.

Role Description The CGIAR EBC Function operates within a federated governance model where Centers maintain autonomy for management of allegations while adhering to system-level safeguards, escalation pathways, and confidentiality requirements. Variations in maturity, capacity, and workflows across Centers create complexity. To address this, the Integrated Partnership Ethics and Business Conduct (EBC) Function is seeking to develop a comprehensive CGIAR Investigations Manual and undertake the feasibility review for a common case management system. Phase 1 (est. 6 weeks) Key responsibilities: - Support the EBC Function in designing and operationalizing a system-wide investigations Manual: - Develop a comprehensive CGIAR Investigations Manual (final version) - Produce: - Practical, user-oriented operational templates and procedural guidance notes for Centers and the System Organization - Benchmarking note (good practices and recommendations) - Summary note highlighting key risks, gaps and implementation considerations - Ensure alignment with the CGIAR EBC Escalation Framework, applicable policies, and international best practice Deliverables: - Development of an Investigations Manual - Structured CGIAR Investigations Manual covering: - Investigation lifecycle (intake, assessment, investigation, reporting, closure) - Roles and responsibilities across Centers and system-level functions - Use of external investigators - Evidence standards and documentation - Reporting requirements and link to escalation pathways - Ensure the Manual is: - Practical and implementable - Adaptable to different legal jurisdictions - Consistent with CGIAR governance architecture - Development of Operational Tools and Templates - Design a toolkit to support consistent application, including but not limited to: - Investigation plan template - Interview template (witness/subject) - Evidence log template - Investigation report template - Case classification and decision tree - Case closure checklist - Alignment with Policy and Governance Frameworks - Ensure alignment with: - EBC Escalation Framework - Whistleblowing and safeguarding policies - Data protection and confidentiality requirements - Map how investigations interact with: - Reporting obligations to AFRCs, Boards, and System-level governance - Funder reporting obligations (where applicable) - Benchmarking and Best Practice - Benchmark CGIAR approach against: - IFIs and multilateral organizations - UN agencies and federated organizations - Integrate relevant best practices Phase 2 (est. 8 weeks) Key responsibilities: - Undertake a feasibility review to assess a solution for a common case management system that can be implemented in a way that: - Protects Center autonomy - Preserves data protection, confidentiality and due-process safeguards - Supports the Escalation Framework - Enables non-identifying, system-level visibility - Accommodates maturity differences - Avoids unintended access or governance overreach - Conduct a comprehensive feasibility review of options for a common case management system suitable for a federated environment, and recommend viable pathways, prerequisites, and decision points for CGIAR. - Assess technical, legal, operational, financial, and organizational feasibility. - Identify risks, constraints, and enabling conditions. - Assess capability of current case management system. - Map current workflows, maturity levels, and capacity variations. - Evaluate system architecture options (shared, hybrid, Center-specific). - Recommend a defensible, governance-aligned path forward. - Define prerequisites for procurement or implementation. Deliverables: - Inception Report - Methodology, workplan, and validation of scope - Feasibility Assessment Report - Technical, legal, operational, financial, and governance analysis - Risk assessment - Maturity-calibration considerations - Options Analysis Matrix - Comparison of system models with pros/cons - Recommendations & Roadmap - Prerequisites and enabling conditions - Implementation plan - Final report to EBC - Summary of findings and recommendations Methodology: - Document review of the EBC Escalation framework, policies and map existing case management workflows. - Key informant interviews (EBC Leads, Center AFRCs reps, Legal Teams). - Maturity and capacity mapping. - Comparative analysis of system options. - Benchmarking with comparable entity operating models. Qualifications - Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (such as, but not limited to, law, information science, computer science, information systems, information technology). - 5-10 years' experience in related areas such as, but not limited to, coordinating investigations intake workflows including receipt and triage of allegations, planning, organizing, leading and executing investigations, incident response, information security and information governance. - A working knowledge of how to design and implement a case management system for managing investigations, within international or multi-lateral organizations. - Strong analytical and communication skills. Requirements - All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below before 11:59 PM CET on 01 July 2026. - If you require assistance or face challenges in submitting your application, please email smo-bidding@cgiar.org with the position title in the subject line. Applications submitted through this email will NOT be accepted. - Please ensure your resume and cover letter are in English and do not contain your marital status, age, or photograph. Documents provided in a language other than English will not be considered. Benefits - CGIAR is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. - We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. - We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational, and multi-disciplinary, collegial working environment. - We consciously create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and commitment to gender equity. - We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Company Description Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

Role Description To provide ongoing support to the IPB (Integrated Partnership Board) EBC (Ethics and Business Conduct) Executive in the implementation of the CGIAR EBC Escalation Framework and the development of related procedural guidance, with a view to ensuring that the Framework and its operationalization are: - legally compliant across relevant jurisdictions - supported by clear, consistent, and practicable procedures - enforceable and aligned with due process requirements - risk‑appropriate, taking into account CGIAR’s federated, multi‑jurisdictional structure The Consultant will support the EBC Executive in translating the Escalation Framework into operational, user‑oriented guidance and tools and will contribute to the ongoing review process. This is not a case management role. This includes: - Developing procedural guidance for the application of escalation processes - Translating Framework provisions into clear operational steps and decision points - Contributing to developing practical guidance for operationalization of escalation, reporting, and information‑handling requirements - Supporting and representing the EBC Function within the working group reviewing the Escalation Framework, including: - Contributing to discussions on implementation challenges and practical application - Providing input on proposed revisions from an operational and implementation perspective - Ensuring that emerging guidance and tools remain aligned with the evolving Framework Deliverables - Implementation Guidance Package - Structured procedural guidelines to support consistent application of the Escalation Framework - Operational Tools and Templates - Practical tools to support implementation, including: - Escalation decision‑making guidance (criteria and thresholds) - Standard templates (e.g. escalation notes, reporting formats, information‑sharing requests) - Checklists for key stages of the escalation process - Practical training materials for use by different USER groups under EBC Escalation Framework - Information Handling and Escalation Guidance - Practical guidance resources on managing and sharing case information, including: - Roles and responsibilities - Minimum information requirements - Safeguards for handling sensitive information - Implementation Toolkit - Consolidated, user‑oriented toolkit to enable consistent operationalization across Centers and the System Organization - Integration Guidance - Practical guidance to align the Escalation Framework with: - Existing investigative and disciplinary processes - Governance and reporting structures - Support to Framework Review Process - Ongoing inputs to the working group reviewing the Framework, including: - Practical implementation considerations - Alignment between guidance materials and proposed revisions - Support to Early Implementation - Iterative refinement of guidance and tools based on feedback during initial rollout Qualifications - 10–15 years of progressive professional experience in areas such as legal advisory, governance, international law, ethics and compliance, or administrative law, preferably within international or multilateral organizations. - Strong expertise at the intersection of legal, ethics, and operational governance, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex frameworks into clear, practical, and user-oriented guidance and tools. - Experience in developing policies, procedures and advising senior management on ethics, legal or governance matters. - Strong analytical and drafting skills, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. Application Instructions All applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below before 11:59 PM CET on 11 June 2026. If you require assistance or face challenges in submitting your application, please email smo-bidding@cgiar.org with the position title in the subject line. Applications submitted through this email will NOT be accepted. Please ensure your resume and cover letter are in English and do not contain your marital status, age, or photograph. Documents provided in a language other than English will not be considered. CGIAR is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. We offer a multi-cultural, multi-color, multi-generational, and multi-disciplinary, collegial working environment. We consciously create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character and commitment to gender equity. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Provide product level coordination and hands on delivery enablement for Enterprise AI Transformation. • Ensure that the AI Strategy is translated into a structured, governed, and phased product delivery, with clear milestones, aligned stakeholders, managed risks, and measurable outcomes. • Deliver design, build, configuration, governance, and lifecycle management of AI agents. • Support the integration of AI solutions with enterprise data sources and systems. • Define and maintain AI product workstreams for AI for Management & Governance and AI for Operations. • Establish and operate AI product governance structures, including decision making forums, escalation mechanisms, reporting cadence. • Coordinate and support the delivery of AI products, including executive AI advisers, decision support use cases, scenario modeling, institutional memory, and operational AI solutions. • Identify and manage cross product risks and dependencies. • Support oversight of external vendors and consultants, monitoring delivery against agreed scope, milestones, and outcomes.

Consultancy Contract. Project Start Date: May 2026. Project Duration: Six (6) months - Extension possible contingent on expansion of use cases Deadline for Applications: 20 April 2026 at midnight CET About CGIAR CGIAR is a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services. Its research is conducted closely with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations, and the private sector. Background and Objectives The CGIAR System Organization (SO) is implementing an AI Strategy to enable an Enterprise AI Transformation that strengthens governance, improves executive decision making, and increases operational efficiency in a highly volatile funding environment. While the SO benefits from a strong, Microsoft centered digital backbone, decision making and operational processes remain fragmented and largely retrospective, limiting the organization’s ability to anticipate risks, respond proactively, and reduce leadership burden. The AI Strategy introduces an AI enabled executive decision and operations layer that integrates data across core enterprise platforms—including ERP, CRM, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), collaboration tools, and other enterprise and specialist systems introduced over time. The objective is to move beyond descriptive reporting toward proactive, model driven steering, using AI advisers to support leadership, strengthen institutional memory, and improve governance and operational outcomes across the organization. The objective of this consultancy is to provide product level coordination and hands on delivery enablement for Enterprise AI Transformation. The consultant will ensure that the AI Strategy is translated into a structured, governed, and phased product delivery, with clear milestones, aligned stakeholders, managed risks, and measurable outcomes. The role combines two complementary dimensions: - Working Agents Delivery: hands on delivery of the design, build, and operation of AI solutions, leveraging Microsoft low code platforms (notably Microsoft Copilot Studio and Microsoft Foundry), in close collaboration with internal teams and external vendors. - AI product coordination: structuring, coordinating, and governing AI initiatives across the System Organization to ensure coherence, prioritization, and alignment with enterprise governance and strategic objectives; and external vendors. 2. Scope of Work Reporting to the Senior Manager, Digital Transformation, and in close coordination with Finance, Governance, People & Culture, ICT, and senior leadership, the consultant will be responsible for the following: 2.1 Delivery Coordination and Technical Enablement - Deliver design, build, configuration, governance, and lifecycle management of AI agents, with a strong focus on Microsoft low code platforms (notably Copilot Studio and Foundry) and related Microsoft technologies. Where appropriate, identify and coordinate the involvement of additional specialist expertise to support complex or highly specialized components. - Support the integration of AI solutions with enterprise data sources and systems, ensuring architectural coherence, security, compliance, and alignment with enterprise data and AI standards. 2.2 AI Product Structuring and Governance - Translate the approved AI Strategy into a set of clearly defined Enterprise AI Transformation products, aligned with the agreed phased roadmap and governance model. - Define and maintain AI product workstreams for AI for Management & Governance and AI for Operations, including clear scope, sequencing, dependencies, and success criteria. - Establish and operate AI product governance structures, including decision making forums, escalation mechanisms, reporting cadence, and alignment with existing enterprise governance bodies. Act as the primary coordination point between external vendors, internal technical teams, and business stakeholders, ensuring clarity of scope, roles, and delivery expectations. - Coordinate and support the delivery of AI products, including executive AI advisers, decision support use cases, scenario modelling, institutional memory, and operational AI solutions. 2.3 Risk, Dependency, and Change Management - Identify and manage cross product risks and dependencies, including data readiness, security, capacity, and adoption risks. - Support change management activities to enable adoption of AI solutions, with a focus on senior leadership and governance users. 2.4 Vendor and Investment Oversight - Support oversight of external vendors and consultants, monitoring delivery against agreed scope, milestones, and outcomes. - Track delivery against the approved investment envelope and flag deviations or risks early. 3. Deliverables Indicative deliverables include: - Working agents in Copilot Studio and Foundry - Enterprise AI Transformation Product Plan - AI Product governance and reporting framework - Consolidated risk, dependency, and issue register - Regular status reports and executive dashboards - Inventory of deployed AI agents and documented AI use cases (as applicable) - Phase end reviews and lessons learned documentation Deliverables will be refined and agreed at contract inception 4. Timelines 5. Key Performance Indicators The consultant’s performance will be measured against the following Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The technical lead will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on these KPIs. Renewal or re contracting will be conditional on documented performance against these indicators. - Quality of Work: Accuracy, completeness, and overall quality of submitted deliverables, including product plans, AI use cases, governance artefacts, and documentation. - Timeliness: Ability to meet agreed milestones and deadlines as outlined in the 6 month delivery timeline and any subsequently approved workplan. - Client and Stakeholder Satisfaction: Feedback from key stakeholders (senior leadership, governance users, functional teams, and technical counterparts) regarding professionalism, effectiveness, and collaboration. - Adherence to Scope and Budget: Delivery of agreed outputs within the approved scope, level of effort, and budget, with proactive management and early escalation of risks or deviations.

• Prepare an initial strategy, mid-term update, and final report for the contract. • Engage with the DRBD team on a weekly basis through structured meetings. • Stay abreast of the regional and market-level political landscapes, and Official Development Assistance (ODA) and private funding trends. Including bilateral and triangular cooperation. • Source and assess potential funding opportunities in the region to expand the funding base for CGIAR research and operations. • Consolidate learning and data on funding opportunities and effective practices across the partnership to build a knowledge base that supports strategic development and capacity building. • Develop and lead funder specific donor relation strategies targeting Asia-Pacific portfolio of donors (including Governments, Development Banks, and specialized Funds). • Identify key events and moments where CGIAR and regional partners can advance shared objectives. • Advise management on emerging opportunities and challenges related to donor funding to inform resource development and planning. • Lead the implementation of the donor relations strategies and stewardship activities aligned to Asia-Pacific priorities, sensitive to political landscape, cultural nuances, and familiar with the local funding landscapes to achieve ambitious funding targets. • Collaborate with CGIAR champions and centers, research and innovation programs, and other internal stakeholders to share information and insights on donor interests, funding opportunities, and emerging research activities/projects to align research with funding. • Actively engage with key stakeholders in the region, including governments, parliaments, civil society, foundations and other relevant public and private organizations. • Cultivate and support a network of champions and advocates in the region to grow awareness and investment pipelines. • Deliver targeted engagement strategy for Asia-Pacific by the end of month 1. • Present engagement strategies to DRBD team by the end of month 1. • Activate markets engaged plans from month 2-6. • Provide weekly updates and participate in market meetings on a weekly basis. • Support documentation and engagement schedules for leadership visits and engagements at international fora as needed. • Deliver final report by end of month 6.