Frustrating - Anonymous employee CGIAR Employee Review

3.0
Jul 10, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some great people work at CGIAR

Cons

Too political, wasteful and backward looking

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5.0
Jun 5, 2021
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Pros

Meaningful work with dedicated, intelligent colleagues. Nice balance between scholarly freedom and research for development. Research support systems are strong. Access to significant bilateral donor funding.

Cons

Fundraising is a necessity and sometimes feels like it takes more of your time than research. The organization is currently in transition and tends to undergo reforms every 5 years. National and international staff divisions can feel unjust.

4.0
Nov 14, 2025
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Pros

Collaborative, team work, research oriented, problem-solving environment, and engaging.

Cons

Travels, funding, project fully cost staff, multi-tasking, and geographic coverage.

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