International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
PO Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Tel +963 21 2213433, 2225112
POST: Project Leader – Conservation Agriculture
POSITION SPECIFICATION: Internationally Recruited Position (P Level)
REPORTS TO:The Director, Diversification and Sustainable Intensification of Production Systems Program, ICARDA
CLOSING DATE: 12 January 2012
LOCATION: Aleppo, Syria or at one of ICARDA’s West Asia Regional Programs in Amman, Jordan.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The project leader will be responsible for the overall management of the project,Development of Conservation Cropping Systems in the Drylands of Northern Iraq(CIM/2008/027 to ensure the realization of its aim, outcomes and component objectives.
This will include management of the research, development and training components of the project in collaboration with partner institutions in Iraq and Australia. The project is funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The project leader will be responsible to:
· Manage and coordinate all activities to ensure effective implementation as per the Project Document and annual work plans.
· Monitor and ensure the timely and quality implementation of the project activities and delivery of outputs.
· Provide needed technical backstopping to partner national institutions in thematic areas of the project.
· Build and maintain strong partnerships with partner institutions and inside ICARDA at all stages to enhance the success and impact of the project.
· Publish in ISI peer-reviewed journals and prepare reports, training materials, and other documentation as required.
· Ensure linkage and coordination of the research and training components of this project with the DSIPS Research Program and CRP1.1 on Dryland Systems.
· Coordinate and arrange annual Project Steering Committee, Technical Committee meetings, and other reporting/planning meetings.
· Ensure submission of high quality and timely reports to the funding agencies involved and other required stakeholders.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
PhD in Agronomy or a field related to crop management, preferably with relevant experience in conservation agriculture and system approaches.
Background in crop, soil, weed and water management in the context of conservation agriculture.
Minimum 8 years’ experience in successful management of multi-disciplinary agricultural research-for-development projects in developing country environments.
Research excellence with a proven record of scientific publications, especially in ISI peer-reviewed journals.
Experience in preparation of proposals and successful fund-raising.
High-level interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven ability in project planning, organizing, consensus building, negotiation and networking.
Proven ability to coordinate and build teamwork among collaborating institutions.
Fluency in English is essential.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT, SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is an Internationally Recruited Position (Internationally Recruited Staff)
The initial contract will be for 3 years, of which the first year will be probationary period.
Subsequent employment is decided based on the merit and productivity of the staff member, and continued need for the position.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply online at www.icarda.org/iea/ by 12 Jan 2012
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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