Manage the Hub activities, ensure communication between partners and committees, plan and organize public communication networking, actively explore and pursue funding opportunities to expand the Hub and encourage network between German research institutions and CGIAR++., Monitor the “Hub” project finances., Act as a contact person for both internal and external audit bodies., Manage personnel of the Academy., Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation activities., Prepare the annual call for scholars., Screen, evaluate, and administer incoming applications., Coordinate application reviews., Prepare and monitor contracts with scholarship holders and universities., Supervise and monitor research funds (sub-recipients) and handle administration with the funding agency., Prepare project reports, payment requests, and financial reports for the project sponsor., Coordinate and monitor a teaching concept for international, development-oriented agricultural research., Coordinate and organize teaching activities (including technical implementation of web-based modules)., Prepare, convene, implement, and follow up on meetings of the committees (selection committee, expert committee)., Prepare and follow up on expert committee meetings., Advise and support scholarship holders and supervise university and CGIAR scientists., Develop and implement a strategy for external presentation and public relations (online/social/print media)., Ensure close coordination between ATSAF and CIFOR-ICRAF while maintaining close ties with German research institutions and the CGIAR., Maintain contact and networking with host CGIAR centers and universities., Prepare and distribute newsletters (including job announcements)., Manage general communication with members and partners., Align communication between the Hub and ATSAF communication., Manage the Hub’s Tropentag communication strategy and liaison with GLF.