IITA is an
international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in
1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the
Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is
anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop
agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by
reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity,
and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally
recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff
based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for
more information on IITA.
Humidtropics
is the IITA-led CGIAR Research Program on Integrated Systems in the Humid
Tropics (CRP1.2, www.humidtropics.org). This exciting new global research for
development (R4D) program targets systems that affect up to 1.5 billion rural
people, most of whom operate within smallholder farming systems in which livestock
and crop production are intimately linked. The program focuses on increasing
the available options and strengthening the capacity of poor and vulnerable
people to improve their livelihoods and living environment. The strategy is
based on promising innovations and technologies for agricultural systems in the
humid tropics that will result in vibrant communities, economic success,
educated people, and environments that encourage health and well-being.
The
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for
the position of:
Job Title:
Director for Humidtropics
Ref No:
DDG-R4D/DHT/CRP1.2/10/12
Location:
Ibadan, Nigeria.
Duration:
Initial appointment is for three years.
Job
Description
We are
looking for a suitably qualified, dynamic and enthusiastic person to fill the
challenging position of Director. The Director will be responsible for the
positioning of Humidtropics as a leading R4D program, supporting the management
of the diverse R4D operational teams spread in action areas across tropical
Asia, Americas and Africa, and supporting the communication between important
stakeholders such as beneficiaries, advisory committee, management committee,
investors and R4D partners. The Director will work directly under the management
of the IITA Deputy Director General R4D and collaborate with the R4D management
of IITA (the Lead Center) and the other CGIAR Research Programs.
Job
Responsibilities
The primary
responsibilities of the Director will include:
Provide
academic and strategic leadership in close cooperation with the research area
leaders.
Develop a
clear, shared vision and strong partnership for Humidtropics among
participating centers, partners and other stakeholders.
Represent
Humidtropics globally.
Develop and
position the Humidtropics identity and reputation.
Lead
resource mobilization efforts.
Provide
direction for operational excellence.
Manage
contracts with the CGIAR Consortium Board as well as between the Lead Center
(IITA) and the Humidtropics partners.
Ensure
timeliness and quality of program deliverables.
Ensure
contractual obligations such as financial and technical reporting.
Prepare and
support the annual meetings of the CRP Advisory Committee.
Chair the
Management Committee.
Lead the
Humidtropics Executive Office.
Qualifications
and Competencies
The
candidate should have PhD in a relevant field.
At least 10
years of relevant experience, including strategic research management, in an
international, multi-disciplinary, and multi-cultural environment.
Proven
expertise in leading teams and building partnerships for collaborative and
cross-cutting research.
Documented
experience with the current state of knowledge, policy, and practice across the
research for development agenda.
Proven
resource mobilization record.
Capability
to represent the Program in an international environment.
Excellent
leadership skills and sensitivity to cross cultural issues and ability to work
with multicultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
Demonstrated
strategic thinking, planning and management skills.
Excellent
written and oral communication skills in English language are required with
proficiency in other international languages (French and/or Spanish) viewed as
a strong asset.
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills and gender awareness.
Commitment
to gender equity and diversity.
Willingness
to travel.
Remuneration
IITA offers
a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Application
Closing Date: 31 October, 2012
Applications
including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be
addressed to the Human Resources Manager.
IITA is an
equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women
candidates.
Please note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.