Job Description

(RFC 12114800) CONSULTANT-DEVELOP
A FRAMING DOCUMENT FOR THE PABRA MODEL

THE
ORGANIZATION

The Alliance of Bioversity International ( www.bioversityinternational.org)
and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) ( www.ciat.cgiar.org) delivers
research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably
transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address
the global crisis of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and
environmental degradation.

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is part of CGIAR, a
global research partnership for a food-secure future.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The consultant will
provide specialist technical support to develop a strategic framing document
that captures and articulates the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA)
approach to scaling bean innovations in Africa. The assignment will involve
evidence review, stakeholder consultations, analytical synthesis, and
preparation of a high-quality framing document for validation by PABRA and the
Capacity Sharing Accelerator.

SCOPE OF WORK

The
consultant will undertake the following tasks:

  1. Conduct
    a targeted review and synthesis of relevant PABRA literature, reports, and
    supporting documentation to assess and
    articulate PABRA's approach, experience, and lessons in scaling bean
    technologies and innovations across Africa.

  2. Design
    and undertake key informant interviews with selected stakeholders, including identified PABRA staff, KALRO scientists,
    and CapSha representatives, to gather insights, validate findings, and identify
    unique scaling mechanisms, enabling factors, and lessons learned.

  3. Analyze
    and synthesize evidence from the
    literature review and stakeholder consultations to develop a coherent narrative
    and strategic framing of the PABRA scaling approach.

  4. Prepare
    a draft PABRA framing document and facilitate iterative review processes with PABRA and CapSha technical
    teams, incorporating feedback and recommendations.

  5. Revise
    and finalize the framing document,
    ensuring technical quality, consistency, and alignment with stakeholder inputs
    and intended use.

    DELIVERABLES

  • Inception
    note and consultation plan outlining the
    methodology, key informants, and work plan for the assignment (Day 1).

  • Draft
    PABRA Framing Document incorporating
    findings from the literature review, stakeholder consultations, and analytical
    synthesis (Day 4).

  • Final
    PABRA Framing Document revised based on
    feedback from PABRA and CapSha and submitted in publication-ready format ( Day 5)

EXPECTED LEVEL OF EXPERTISE

The consultant should demonstrate:

  • Systems thinking with
    advanced knowledge of agricultural innovation scaling, seed systems, or
    agricultural development in Africa.

  • Experience in
    undertaking program evaluations and reviews with strong analytical and
    synthesis skills, and the ability to distill complex evidence into strategic
    recommendations and narratives.

  • Proven experience
    conducting stakeholder consultations and translating findings into high-quality
    technical products.

  • Excellent report-writing
    and communication skills

REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

  • Advanced degree in economics, development studies, systems design, or business
    development.

  • At least 10 years of experience in project or program evaluation and
    reviews; experience with Africa-based multi-country operations is an asset.

  • Demonstrated experience preparing reader-friendly, high-quality
    evaluation frameworks and approaches and reports.

  • Strong analytical, synthesis, and technical writing skills.

  • Full professional proficiency in English is required.

  • Experience in integrating strategic and socio-economic, quantitative
    and qualitative evidence into evaluation reports.

  • Familiarity with agricultural projects and agricultural innovation
    systems in Africa is strongly preferred.

TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT

This Consultant position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. The consultancy will
cover a period of 2 months (July 2026 –September 2026).

The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive
workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our
excellence, and is critical for our mission. Recruiting and mentoring staff to
create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a
priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions,
sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual
orientations, marital status, and gender identities.

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