(RFP500599) Analyst, Engagement and Diversification (BDD unit - Rome, Italy)

• Engagement Support: Support engagement and maintain operational communication with key institutional partners, including governments, development agencies, EU institutions, IFIs, and foundations.
  
• Project Design Support: Gather background data, conduct research, and provide technical support for the formulation, development, and planning of project activities, ensuring they are well-structured, feasible, and aligned with overall strategic objectives.
  
• Project Coordination: Provide operational and protocol support to the effective implementation of partnership-related activities, ensuring timely progress, coordination across teams, and clear communication among stakeholders.
  
• Monitoring and Tracking: Support the tracking of implementation milestones and deliverable timelines to assist in assessing partnership performance, track implementation milestones, and evaluate project activities.
  
• Research and Analysis: Collaborate with technical teams and researchers to support analytical work and the development of sustainable value chains and project interventions.
  
• Stakeholder Coordination: Take part in build and managing strategic relationships with key institutional partners, including governments, development agencies, EU institutions, IFIs, and foundations. The objective is to establish long-term trust, strengthen institutional positioning, and create consistent entry points for collaboration
  
• Coordination Support: Assist in the organization and facilitation of meetings, workshops, and consultations, contributing to effective coordination and alignment among partners.
  
• Knowledge Management: Maintain and update stakeholder databases and partnership tracking tools to ensure effective information sharing and coordination.
  
• Reporting: Prepare high-quality reports, partnership briefs, and documentation of activities, including lessons learned and key outcomes.
  

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree, preferably Master’s degree in International Development, Sustainable Development, or a related field.
  
• Preferably at least 3 years of experience in international development cooperation, partnerships, value chain development, or sustainability-related programmes.
  
• Experience supporting or coordinating multi-stakeholder partnerships in Africa involving public institutions, NGOs, research organizations, and/or the private sector is an asset.
  
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability, agricultural value chains, and inclusive development.
  
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and writing skills.
  
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint);
  
• Familiarity with project cycle management and donor-funded programmes.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and external stakeholders.
  
• Meticulous and highly organized, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.
  

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).