Internal call - (RFP500592) Team Leader, AgriTechEgypt (Rome, Italy)

• Manage the implementation of projects (AgriTech4Egypt), ensuring effective project execution and regional alignment (with a strong focus on MENA), and delivery of high-impact innovation programs.
  
• Provide project-level guidance and coordination in support of the overall A4IP accelerator portfolio.
  
• Operate with global organizational engagement.
  

• Serve as A4IP’s primary focal point for the MENA region, supporting the coordination of regional strategy, partnerships, and programmatic priorities under the guidance of senior leadership.
  
• Support engagement with strategic partners, donors, governments, innovation hubs, and private sector stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and identify new opportunities.
  
• Provide guidance to the project implementing team on managing partner relationships and communication processes, ensuring alignment with the stakeholder engagement framework and institutional best practices.
  
• Represent A4IP and the Alliance at operational-level  regional and international meetings, workshops, and innovation platforms to advance the visibility, adoption, and scaling of portfolio innovations.
  
• Collaborate across units and CGIAR Centers to enhance cross-functional synergies and support the scaling of science-based innovations.
  

• Support efforts to identify and secure new innovative funding opportunities from bilateral and multilateral donors, regional institutions, particularly within MENA, to expand and diversify the organization’s portfolio.
  
• Contribute to building and maintaining a strong pipeline of funders, investors, and partners aligned with the Alliance’s mission across research and regional portfolios;
  
• Coordinate with relevant Alliance teams engaged in resource mobilization and proposal development to structure, draft, and finalize high-quality concept notes and funding proposals, particularly on MENA projects.
  

• Manage the implementation of the AgriTech4Egypt project.
  
• Manage and coordinate assigned project activities within A4IP’s portfolio (i.e., core accelerator programs, innovation challenges), ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and delivery timelines, with specific responsibility for the strategic coordination and performance of projects implemented in the MENA region.
  
• Provide guidance to the project implementation team (region-focused project coordinators) in managing workplans, project documentation, delivery processes, and budgets, while directly leading the implementation of MENA projects.
  
• Oversee the development and validation of key project documents (i.e., Terms of Reference, workplans, technical and financial reports), ensuring quality and coherence;
  
• Ensure effective integration and coordination of project activities with other units and research programs across the organization and CGIAR.
  
• Coordinate periodic review meetings with project teams and external partners, guiding agenda setting, decision-making, and follow-up on operational actions.
  

• Work to identify risks and suggest mitigation plans across the project portfolio, with particular attention to regional operational, financial, and partnership risks.
  
• Apply established quality assurance mechanisms to uphold delivery standards and compliance with institutional and donor requirements.
  
• Review and pre-validate project outputs, deliverables, and reports prior to final approval and submission to donors and partners.
  

• Implement  project-level  key performance indicators to track progress, outcomes, and impact across initiatives, including regional performance in MENA.
  
• Supervise the preparation of regular progress reports and updates for management, donors, partners, and stakeholders. 
  
• Lead structured feedback and learning processes with project teams, partners, and beneficiaries to assess satisfaction, identify gaps, and capture lessons learned.
  
• Use performance data, feedback, and lessons learned to refine project methodologies and market-delivery support model.
  

Requirements

• Master’s degree in International Development, International Relations, Economics, Business Administration or other relevant field.
  
• At least 5 years of work experience in project coordination and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, suppliers, and other actors from multicultural backgrounds.
  
• Previous experience working for international development and/or research organizations, private sector (e.g., corporate accelerator, agri-food companies) or venture capital funds.
  
• Proven track record of building collaborative relationships across and within internal teams, and with external stakeholders.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team with people in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment, including with external stakeholders.
  

• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines while still maintaining attention to detail and accuracy, and problem solve effectively.
  
• Excellent communication skills in English and Italian, both verbal and written including the ability to organize and write clear and concise reports.
  
• Knowledge of a second language, particularly French or Spanish, is desirable.
  

Benefits

• 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).