GFAR: Programme Development Officer (Research, Innovation and Partnership)

GFAR: Programme Development Officer (Research, Innovation and Partnership) Programme Development Officer (Research, Innovation and Partnership), Rome, Italy APPLY HERE Job Posting : 03/Dec/2022 Closure Date : 24/Dec/2022, 10:59:00 PM Job Type : Staff position Primary Location : Italy-Rome Duration : Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension Key Results Technical and policy expertise to devise and implement GFAR Programme of Work and facilitate GFAR activities, especially Collective Actions. Key Functions Mobilizes dialogue and collective actions among Partners in the Forum. Spearheads GFAR’s vision to improve agrifood research and innovation for Sustainable Development, including policy and strategy development. Develops methodologies, tools, and systems to support programme planning and delivery. Manages reports, assessments, analyses; leads multidisciplinary teams; participates in networks and studies. Coordinates technical support and ensures quality of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities. Supports international meetings to advance GFAR’s mission and engages members and partners. Collaborates with FAO units and organizes related technical events. Specific Functions Advises GFAR leadership on strategy, resource mobilization, and transforming research governance for innovation. Supports co-creation and co-research approaches focusing on smallholder producers. Contributes to strategic documents like Theory of Change and Partnership Principles. Engages GFAR members and partners in activities, facilitating multi-stakeholder Collective Actions. Coordinates actions on Forgotten Foods, Participatory Research, and Higher Education. Assists in developing research agendas aligned with SDGs. Collaborates on knowledge management and communication activities. Prepares surveys, studies, articles, and organizes presentations related to GFAR’s initiatives. Organizes outreach activities and inputs for key meetings. Participates in international conferences and workshops to promote GFAR’s work. Builds relationships with stakeholders like FAO, IFAD, and CGIAR. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-roma, IT

Posted Date: 6/15/2025