Agricoltore esperto
Volontario
Saint Lawrence Foundation
Sierra Leone, Makeni
01/01/2025—31/03/2025
CIHEAM Bari is recruiting a candidate to join the D4D Hub Secretariat as part of its ongoing engagement in the Team Europe Inituative on Digital for Development (D4D Hub). The selected expert will support CIHEAM Bari’s contribution to the D4D Hub, particularly in areas related to digital agriculture, strategic coordination, and multi-stakeholder engagement across the Neighbouring Countries.
The position is based within the D4D Hub Secretariat, a dynamic platiorm composed of seconded staff from various EU Member States and institutions, working jointly to advance human-centric digital cooperation under the Global Gateway strategy.
The D4D Hub is a strategic platform designed to incubate joint initiatives in development cooperation and to foster coordination and alignment among Member States, the European Commission, and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), in the spirit of Team Europe. It is a key instrument under Global Gateway, catalyzing investments that promote human-centric digital development.
The D4D Hub Secretariat is a dynamic team that translates the Hub’s priorities and objectives into action. It is composed of staff seconded by various European cooperation agencies, working together to drive impact and ensure coherence across initiatives.
Job Type: Consultant (non-permanent contract)
Duration of assignment: initial contract of 12 months - including a three-month probation period - with the possibility of renewal, up to a maximum of two additional annual renewals, based on the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
A Bachelor's degree in agronomy, environmental engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
Personal skills and capacities:
• Project Management Skills: demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion, including scope, budget, and timeline management.
• Strategic thinking: ability to develop and implement long-term digital strategies that align with business objectives and drive growth;
• Communication skills: exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner;
• Interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively in multicultural, multidisciplinary, and multi-stakeholder environments;
• Networking ability: capacity to build and maintain partnerships across institutions, agencies, and sectors;
• Problem-solving: a proactive and analytical mindset with a track record of identifying challenges and developing innovative solutions.
Preferred requirements:
• Previous work experience in international cooperation project/programme
• Proven experience in research, policy analysis, drafting recommendations, and strategy development
• Familiarity with EU institutions, and Italian international cooperation procedures;
• Italian citizenship.
Remuneration and allowances are subject to CIHEAM Bari rules and regulations; in particular, salary will be set based on professional seniority, specific professional qualification and level of competence concerning the responsibilities and specific tasks the successful candidate will be required to perform. Additional benefits are also subject to CIHEAM Bari rules and regulations and may be evaluated case by case.
Scadenza: 31/12/2025
Scadenza: 01/12/2025
Scadenza: 30/11/2025