Chairperson of the Grievance Committee Consultancy

General information:

Timetable: 6-months consultancy contract trial period to then be re-evaluated for potential longer-term engagement.

Deadline for applications: Priority will be given to applications submitted by 30 September 2026 (4pm Paris time).

Travel: Future travel could be contemplated if needed based on discussions and consent with CGIAR.

Purpose:

The Grievance Committee is a central component of the internal justice system of the CGIAR System Organization. Its role is to contribute to resolving disputes brought by staff members concerning the terms and conditions of their employment. The Chairperson heads the Committee, whose two other members are volunteer staff appointed respectively by the Executive Managing Director (EMD) and the Staff Committee and presides over Grievance Committee hearings as Chair of a three-member panel. The Chairperson provides guidance and leadership to the other Committee members on the legal aspects of the proceedings and takes a leading role in drafting the Committee's reports and recommendations in cases brought before it. These recommendations are submitted to the EMD for decision.

It is contemplated the service would be provided one working day every two months, at hours to be determined, though the frequency could be adjusted based on mutual agreement. This could include flexible hours to accommodate CGIAR entity staff across multiple time zon