INTERNATIONAL
CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS
POST: Director, CGIAR Research Program
3.6 ‘Dryland Cereals’
ICRISAT is seeking an innovative,
dynamic and creative Program Director who is a strong believer in partnerships
to lead and manage the CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Cereals.
The Consultative Group for
International Agriculture Research (CGIAR) Research Program on Dryland Cereals
(CRP 3.6) will focus on four staple cereals (barley, finger millet, pearl
millet, and sorghum) that are of particular significance to smallholder
farmers, especially women, in marginal dryland environments of Africa and Asia.
The program will enhance the use of genetic resources and breeding efficiency,
produce high yielding varieties with resistances to major biotic and abiotic
stresses, improve crop management to reduce yield gaps, and improve systems to
deliver new technologies into the hands of smallholders. The CRP is a global
partnership among the CGIAR Centers ICRISAT (Lead Center) and ICARDA, plus and
an array of principal partners including ICAR, India; AREEO, Iran; IRD and
CIRAD, France; INTSORMIL, USA; and the Generation Challenge Program. See
details at www.icrisat.org/icrisat-crp.htm
.
THE POSITION
The CRP Program Director will
report to the Director General, ICRISAT/Chair of the CRP 3.6 Steering
Committee, and will be based at ICRISAT’s Headquarters in Patancheru, near
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. The position is for an initial three-year
period with the opportunity for renewal based on performance and availability
of funding.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Develop a clear and shared
vision for CRP 3.6 among all partners and stakeholders and communicate this
vision to all stakeholders.
•Provide intellectual leadership
to, and coordinate implementation of, the CRP.
•Develop strong partnerships
among participating centers, partners and other stakeholders.
•Represent the CRP in
international for a to ensure that the Dryland Cereals program is highly
visible and strongly supported by investors and other stakeholders.
•Guide fundraising efforts for
the DRYLAND CEREALS CRP together with the Centers and other partners.
•Ensure that the CRP has well
developed and articulated gender and capacity strengthening strategies, defined
work plans, clear deliverables, and that the CRP meets its programmatic and
financial targets.
THE PERSON
•Demonstrated leadership
qualities and track record in leading multicultural and multi-disciplinary
teams and building partnerships for collaborative and cross-cutting research.
•At least 10 years of relevant
experience, including research management experience, in an international,
multi-disciplinary, and multi-cultural environment.
•PhD degree in a relevant
discipline with a broad perspective on dryland agriculture in the developing
world and across the research for development agenda.
•Proven fund-raising record.
•Demonstrated commitment to
gender equity and diversity.
•Excellent written and oral
communication skills in English.
EMPLOYMENT
CONDITIONS
Employment contract will be for
an initial three-year term. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in
US dollars, and commensurate with experience. ICRISAT provides additional
benefits, including employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance and
retirement benefits. Allowances toward hardship, relocation, housing, home
leave travel, dependent children’s education and annual leave are also
provided. ICRISAT provides a collegial and supportive working environment,
which allows space for personal and professional growth.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should apply on or
before 10 May, 2012 by email, sending a letter of motivation, a full Curriculum
Vitae, and the names and contact information of three references that are
knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience
to: bici@sympatico.ca . The reference name of the position
(Director, CRP-Grain Legumes) should be clearly marked on the subject line of
the email message. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short
listed candidates will be contacted.
Learn more about CGIAR and
ICRISAT by accessing web site at www.cgiar.org
and www.icrisat.org
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity
employer, and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women
on its staff. ICRISAT has a flexible approach to international appointments and
welcomes dual-career couples.
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Director-CGIAR-dc.htm
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