Internal Call Only - (RFP500612) Job Trainee, Cacao of Excellence (Temporary Assignment, 11 months-

(RFP500612)

Job Trainee, Cacao of Excellence

(Temporary Assignment, 11 months-
Perugia, Italy)

The
Organization

Cacao of Excellence, led by the CGIAR’s
Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical
Agriculture (CIAT), is a neutral global platform that brings together the
public and private sector to discover, promote, and reward cacao producers of
excellence from all origins, focusing on superior cacao quality and flavour
diversity. Since 2009, the platform has held the prestigious global Cacao of
Excellence Awards, celebrating and rewarding the work of cacao producers and
showcasing the diversity of exceptional flavours worldwide. By leading cacao
research, discovering exceptional producers and training the next generation of
value chain actors, Cacao of Excellence’s is supporting the expansion of
superior quality cacao, ensuring more producers thrive as empowered
entrepreneurs.

The CGIAR 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’s 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 in a climate crisis. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global
research partnership for a food-secure future.

www.cacaoofexcellence.org  / www.alliancebioversityciat.org   / http://www.cgiar.org/

Based in Perugia, Italy, and under the supervision of
the Cacao of Excellence, Manager of the Program, the incumbent will provide
office assistance and general support to the processing of cacao beans samples.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the processing of all
  cacao bean samples assigned by the Cacao
  of Excellence, Manager of the Program, into cacao mass,
  chocolate, or other chocolate-derived products. This includes cleaning the
  beans, roasting, breaking, winnowing, milling, tempering, and other relevant
  operations.
  
• Cleaning the different areas of the
  lab as and when required.
  
• Support with hygiene-related activities in the specific areas of the lab
  to ensure food safety of the cacao mass produced.
  
• Assist with production of the
  different valorization products for the Award Ceremony and Beyond (diversity sets,
  chocolate treasure box, …)
  
• Provide office assistance on
  procurement and logistics including supporting with the inventory system of
  supplies and consumables.
  
• Provide support to the team in the
  organization of visits and events at the lab - particularly with the catering
  and maintenance of the open space.
  
• Assist in other duties related to the
  process as guided by the Cacao of Excellence, Manager of the Program.
  
• Assist in the implementation of
  training programs and provide support in all related activities involving
  trainees, as assigned by the Cacao of Excellence, Manager of the Program.
  

Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Secondary school education.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  Suite packages.
  
• Working knowledge of the English
  language, both written and spoken.
  
• Good interpersonal, communication and
  teamwork skills, courtesy and tact, and the ability to establish and maintain
  effective working relationships with people of different cultural and national
  backgrounds.
  
• Good skills in personal organization
  and priority setting.
  
• Good client orientation and service
  approach.
  
• Good time management skills and
  attention to details.
  

Desirable Requirements

• Previous
  internships.
  
• Work
  experience in an international environment.
  

Benefits

Terms of employment

This is a
job traineeship based in Perugia, Italy, open to internal candidates, namely:
regular staff members, complementary staff members, and individuals who are
currently employed or have completed a contract with Bioversity in the last 12
months. The monthly salary is Euro 1,217. The contract is initially for a
period of eleven (11) months. The contract may be extendable based on
performance and availability of funds.

Working
days will be Friday to Tuesday as scheduled by the Cacao of Excellence, Manager
of the Program.

The Alliance of Bioversity
International & CIAT 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. Recruiting and
mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global
character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races,
colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability
statuses, sexual orientations, marital status, and gender identities. Female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please
note that eligible applicants must have the legal status to live and work in
Italy:

·       Be Italian nationals holding a valid passport or identity card.

·       Or be EU citizens holding a valid passport or identity card and
confirmation of registration from the Registrar’s Office (Anagrafe).

·       Or Non – EU citizens holding a valid Italian work permit (permesso di
soggiorno per lavoro subordinato).

Applications

Applicants
are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers for full
details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications must
include the reference number RFP500612.
Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate's last
name and first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance collects and processes
personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

Closing date for applications: 30th September 2026

We invite you to learn more about us at:  

http://alliancebioversityciat.org

Please visit our careers
page at:

https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers