The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre – part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Platform Director and Senior Strategic Advisor, develop a comprehensive action plan for the implementation of terms of reference within the duration of the contract.
• In collaboration with the Platform Director and Senior Strategic Advisor, develop criteria for the selection of critical stakeholders for the CBD and UNCCD CoPs.
• Undertake desk research on the publicly available information on the CBD and UNCCD COP priorities of identified country stakeholders and partners.
• Based on the findings of the desk assessments, in consultation with key internal stakeholders, develop questionnaires and undertake in-depth interviews with selected critical stakeholders to:
  • Understand the key successes and challenges facing identified countries in the implementation of biodiversity and desertification commitments.
  • Ascertain a more detailed understanding of country and other stakeholder priorities for negotiations at COPs 16 of CBD and UNCCD
  • Identify topics of interest under negotiations at the COPs which could benefit from CGIAR positions and the key entry points in the negotiations where these issues will be addressed.
  • Make recommendations on possible joint engagement opportunities.

• Develop a report on priorities of identified critical country stakeholders and global partners and ensure it is updated periodically, ensuring a robust process of policy advocacy intelligence analysis.
• In collaboration with center engagement experts, and based on feedback on intelligence gathered, develop a CGIAR advocacy plan for engagement at CDB and UNCCD, with clear proposed activities, deadlines and goals, and coordinate its delivery.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social science, political science, international studies, or other related field
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience
• Experience in supporting global advocacy in international decision-making processes
• Experience undertaking assessments of stakeholder priorities, identification of entry points for advocacy,
• Experience in preparing high quality analytical reviews/ assessments
• Experience in developing/ coordinating development of advocacy plans, preferably with international organizations and large international NGOs