Enterprise AI Transformation Lead Consultant (with hands on delivery)

Job description

Consultancy Contract. Project Start Date: May 2026. Project Duration: Six (6) months - Extension possible contingent on expansion of use cases Deadline for Applications: 20 April 2026 at midnight CET About CGIAR: CGIAR is a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services. Its research is conducted closely with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations, and the private sector. Background and Objectives: The CGIAR System Organization (SO) is implementing an AI Strategy to enable an Enterprise AI Transformation that strengthens governance, improves executive decision making, and increases operational efficiency in a highly volatile funding environment. While the SO benefits from a strong, Microsoft centered digital backbone, decision making and operational processes remain fragmented and largely retrospective, limiting the organization’s ability to anticipate risks, respond proactively, and reduce leadership burden. The AI Strategy introduces...