1. Assist with the development of IIEP R&D fundraising through partnerships for R&D projects:

Identify potential funding sources, and assist in updating CRM and PlanView.
Assist with preparation and submission of grant proposals.
Liaise with the Team Leader, Project Managers and Information Services to develop documents and other communications products to highlight IIEP’s research offer and overall R&D strategy. This includes presentations for Donors’ Day and other fundraising events.
Coordinate the inputs of R&D team’s fundraising strategy and assist with the synthesis.
Support R&D team members in establishing agreements with external partners, with AO and Director’s Office approval.

2. Support R&D team leader and programme managers in the management of R&D budget for internally and externally funded projects :
Work with administrative team and use available tools (SAP, PlanView, Excel, etc.) to provide up-to date financial information as required.
Coordinate with programme managers to provide budgetary status reports and forecasts to IIEP management team.
Coordinate with programme managers to provide the administration and PMO with the staff costs recovery of R&D projects.

3. In the context of the fundraising activities mentioned above, and in collaboration with the relevant teams and working groups (Development Cluster, Information services), contribute to the dissemination of R&D research and capacity building products and promote the intellectual production of the IIEP at large.

4. Work with R&D team members on the monitoring and evaluation of R&D projects, including:
Provide support to internal and external evaluation activities.
Collect and compile evidence of results and impact for communication and accountability purposes.
Assist with reporting activities, including for the IIEP Governing Board, funders, and liaising with the Project Management office.  
Provide assistance, as needed to the various projects of the IIEP R&D team.