ICRISAT seeks applications for an internationally recruited staff (IRS) position of Regional Director / Research Program Director for Eastern and Southern African (ESA) to provide appropriate visibility to and effective management of ICRISAT's operations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Essential criteria: PhD in Agricultural Science, Development Studies or related fields.Work experience in agricultural research for development with high levels of quality research outputs. Proven capability to manage a large research program, including all aspects of project management: managing budgets and staff, building and managing partnerships, monitoring and evaluating impacts and leading a diverse team.
Experience in systems research where multiple stakeholders, including public policy-makers, the private sector and agribusiness are involved in achieving research outcomes. Experience in addressing governance, institutional and market aspects of agriculture with examples of successful research and development interventions.
Demonstrated commitment to mentoring of staff, a safe workplace and protection of the environment. Demonstrated expertise in written and oral communications and public awareness activities.
Desirable criteria: Demonstrated championing the critical areas of gender, youth, nutrition, knowledge sharing and innovation.Demonstration of an entrepreneurial spirit with aptitude for innovation.Fluency in spoken and written English is essential, knowledge of other languages, especially French will be an asset.
General: This is an internationally recruited staff (IRS) position with competitive salary and benefits package payable in US dollars. The position is initially for a period of three years, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute's continuing need for the position.