(RFP500340) Job Trainee, Agroecology Coalition (Rome, Italy)

Job Trainee, Agroecology Coalition (Rome, Italy)

(Temporary assignment, 11 months)

The Organization

The Agroecology Coalition (www.agroecology-coalition.org) is hosted by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in Rome, Italy at the headquarters. Its purpose is to accelerate the food system transformation through agroecology. It is composed of more than 200 members, including governments, regional commissions, and organizations (farmers' associations, indigenous peoples' associations, research organizations, CSOs/NGOs, UN agencies, and philanthropy).

https://agroecology-coalition.org/

The 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.

The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.

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.

https://alliancebioversityciat.org/           www.cgiar.org

About the position

Based in Rome, Italy, and under the direct supervision of the Communications Officer, the Job Trainee will provide assistance to the Agroecology Coalition and support various tasks related to the communication and administration of the Coalition.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation of social media content and the curation of Coalition's social media channels.
  
• Assist with the monitoring and analysis of the Coalition's social media channels.
  
• Assist with website management, update and maintenance.
  
• Assist with the drafting of the internal and external newsletter and other communication materials. 
  
• Assist with setting up meetings (Working Groups, Members, etc.), and taking minutes.
  
• Assist with event organization (e.g. logistics, travel arrangements).
  
• Assist with collecting some documentation related to accounting (invoices, travel reimbursements).  
  
• Undertake other related duties as required.
  
  

  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 internship experience.
      
    • University degree.
      
    • Working Knowledge of graphic design tools and video editing.
      
    • Working knowledge of additional languages.