CIP Global Program Leader - Potato Agri-Food Systems Jobs in Kenya

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic and experienced research leader to head its Global Potato Agri-Food Systems Research and Development Program across Africa, Asia and Latin America.

The incumbent will lead an innovative portfolio of high impact research and development projects designed to increase the contributions of potato to sustainable intensification and diversification
of agri-food systems, contribute to food security, nutrition and rural economic growth in priority countries within the framework of the organization’s sustainable development goals.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic research for development

Provide strategic direction for the potato program, setting priorities that respond to changing country, regional and global demand and that contribute to long-term CIP and CGIAR strategic objectives and goals.

Provide science leadership, ensuring innovation and scientific excellence in all research and development projects through supervision and mentoring of scientists and through own contributions as an innovative researcher.

Strengthen the capacity and performance of CIP’s research teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America to continuously innovate

Program development and management

Lead resource mobilization in support of strategic program priorities working closely with CIP global and regional teams.

Promote collaboration between scientists and researchers across biophysical and social science disciplines and between regions in support of program priorities.

Attract researchers, students, and visiting scholars to the program, providing opportunities for research collaboration and advanced training linking national and international agricultural research institutions.

Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with research institutions, development agencies, and private sector partners to accelerate progress and increase scale of impacts.

As a member of the Science Leadership Team, contribute to implementing CIP’s Strategic and
Corporate Plan, and specifically develop and implement a rolling business plan for the program.

Ensure effective management of projects and financial resources related to the program.

Qualifications

PhD in an agriculture related field with 10+ years of experience post-PhD; recognized
achievements and strong publication/grant record, and demonstrated success in agricultural research.

Managerial experience in leading a set of diverse teams, scientists, and direct reports (10+) across numerous countries including Asia, LATAM, or Africa.

Experience with strategic development and implementation in potato-related or propagated crop research programs in developed and developing countries is highly preferred.

Excellent leadership skills to promote effective collaboration within the global team and cross partner organizations.

Highly collaborative along with demonstrated success in managing

multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships. Experiences in African and Asian countries are highly desired.

Demonstrated experience in attracting and securing research funding for resource mobilization.

Strong record leading concrete projects, delivering results, and development of new technologies.

Strong written and oral communication skills in English; Spanish, French or other language skills would be considered a plus.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

CIP is a global leader in research and development in potato and other root and tuber crops with a strong track-record in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

CIP is a recent World Food Prize Winner, and CIP has been recently awarded 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 the developing world.

CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global network of 15 international research centers supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are we offering?

Superb career opportunity in an international organization.

Salary is 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
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For more information and job application details, see; CIP Global Program Leader - Potato Agri-Food Systems Jobs in Kenya

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