CIP Global Crop Improvement Leader Jobs in Kenya

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic Plant Breeder to lead its Global Crop Improvement research area.

The incumbent will lead an international, vibrant and global scientific team working with national agricultural research systems and Advanced Research Institutions to plan and carry out potato and sweetpotato breeding research, capacity building and outreach toward
sustainable productivity gains and global food security.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic and applied Research

Provide strategic scientific leadership for potato and sweetpotato crop improvement, setting breeding priorities for the next two decades in interaction with other science leaders towards the achievement of CIP’s strategic objectives, mission and vision.

Provide science vision, long-term strategy and a customer/beneficiary driven perspective to CIP’s breeding efforts in order to reach goals and secure the delivery of the breeding pipeline.

Achieve scientific excellence through the use of up-to-date crop improvement methods,
knowledge and information exchange, team building and strengthening communities of
practice.

The incumbent will direct and support the use of basic and improved genetic resources,
enjoying proximity to potato and sweetpotato genebanks and diverse environments and
cultures in centers of diversity and across target environments for crop improvement
Program Management and Planning

As a member of the Science Leadership Team, contribute to develop CIP’s Strategic Programs’
business plans ensuring the contribution of crop improvement teams in the definition and
delivery of breeding outputs and outcomes in the short, medium and long term.

Ensure proper management of projects and financial resources

Participate in attracting competitive grants and external funding from a range of public and private donors to implement crop improvement activities, expand international linkages and collaborative programs.

Attract researchers, interns, and visiting scholars to CIP and develop collaborative projects, and provide opportunities for students and breeders to get exposure and expand linkages between national and international agricultural research institutions.

Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with relevant crop improvement science institutions to conduct priority research activities to support the realization of research objectives.

Promote the formation of multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of breeding
products that respond to demands of stakeholders.

Articulate and execute career development and succession plans.

Qualifications

PhD in Plant Breeding, advanced knowledge in quantitative genetics, population
improvement, statistics and molecular breeding including genomic selection, preferably but
not exclusively in polyploid and/or clonal crops.

At least 10 years’ experience and recognized achievements in clonal crop breeding or equivalent accomplishments in at least one major food crop.

At least 5 years’ experience as a senior crop improvement program or

project manager in
public and/or private organizations. Having at least 3 years of experience as a project leader
contributing to international research programs in an agricultural research for development
context would be a plus.

Experience in leading multi-cultural teams within a developing country context.

Excellent leadership skills to collaborate effectively.

Demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships.

Demonstrated experience in attracting substantial research funding.

Strong publication record in the discipline.

Strong written and oral communication skills in English is required. Spanish, French or other languages are an asset.

Why should you consider this opportunity

CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.

CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.

CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly
located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are we offering?

Great career opportunity in an international organization.

Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with
experience.

Comprehensive international insurance coverage.

Attractive retirement plan.

Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.

Work in an equal and diverse workplace

How to apply

If you are interested in this role apply here or if you can provide suggested contacts for Career Trax Inc (CTI) on this search, please contact us in confidence until August 6, 2018.

All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Our search is not confidential
and this document may be redistributed.

Dave Jensen, Managing Director
(928) 282-5366 Office
(928) 274-2266 Cell (Preferred)
davejensen@careertrax.com
Skype: daveproactive
Ryan Raver, Executive Recruiter
(507) 272-2846 Cell
ryanraver@careertrax.com
Skype: ryan.raver

For more information and job application details, see; CIP Global Crop Improvement Leader Jobs in Kenya

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