CIFOR-ICRAF brings more than 75 years of experience in harnessing the power of trees, forests, and agroforestry landscapes to address the most pressing global challenges of our time – biodiversity loss, climate change, food security, livelihoods and inequity. It has partnerships in 64 countries, 159 funding partners and 192 active projects, alongside more than 2,200 completed projects across 92 nations. The organisation has an annual budget of USD 100 million, and a combined legacy investment of USD 2 billion in research and technology, policy and development. On average, CIFOR-ICRAF research is cited nearly 137 times a day and appears in global media more than 3,000 times per year. CIFOR and ICRAF merged in 2019 and are both international organizations and CGIAR Research Centres. Learn more at cifor-icraf.org.

Job description

The consultant(s) will be expected to perform the following tasks:

Evaluate the organization’s digital maturity and readiness for advanced tools and solutions including an assessment of existing technological, human, and financial resources
Develop a comprehensive report summarizing findings, recommendations, and an implementation plan. This includes strategic recommendations that include a realistic timeframe with prioritized solutions.
Develop a benchmark report for the organization’s digital platforms.
Analyze the digital ecosystem and user journeys using the Digital Knowledge Commons (DKC) framework. Recommend AI tools to improve information discovery and enhance content packaging for audiences.
Analyze current knowledge management systems and practices, identifying gaps and needs. Recommend and support implementation of solutions for improved knowledge search, packaging, sharing and retention.
Identify opportunities for AI integration to enhance the digital presence and optimize content visibility and accessibility. Recommend AI tools relevant to the organization’s needs which should be aligned with organization’s goals.
Outline and implement AI-based packaging opportunities for improved knowledge delivery.
Advice on AI-driven tools and solutions for other outreach purposes.
Workshop or training session(s) for staff.