Vacancy Number: DM/CRP-LF/05/12
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 3 years
Total salary & benefits package circa USD 105,000 (tax free*) Base salary from USD 75,000 per annum plus benefits.
ILRI seeks to recruit a Development Manager for the CGIAR Research Program (CRP) on Livestock and Fish “More Meat, Milk and Fish by and for the Poor”. This CRP seeks to sustainably increase productivity of small-scale livestock and aquaculture systems to increase availability and affordability of animal-source foods for poor consumers and in doing so, to reduce poverty through greater participation by the poor along the value chains that supply them. With an annual budget of $30 million and led by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the CRP brings together 4 CGIAR centers and multiple partners from the research, development and private sector communities around the world. More information about the CRP can be found at: http://livestockfish.wordpress.com
Reporting to the CRP Director and as a member of the CRP Management Unit, the successful candidate will lead the engagement of this CRP with private sector actors and development partners in achieving its objective of transforming selected animal-source food value chains in the developing world.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Lead the development of strategies and definition of impact pathways within each of the selected value chains and globally to build on existing partnerships or initiate new ones with development actors (national, regional and international development agencies, NGOs, private sector), and manage, monitor and strengthen these partnerships to undertake strategic research for development and translate that research into major development interventions;
- Lead efforts to mobilize development resources with key development partners to implement the CRP strategy in each target value chain;
- Support the CRP Coordinators in each target value chain in developing work plans, budgets, reporting, monitoring and evaluation for value chain-level activities;
- Contribute to a shared vision of impact-oriented research for development within the CRP team and among development partners, including promoting the role of the CRP as knowledge partner in large-scale development interventions;
- Ensure CRP field activities are linked with those for other CGIAR Research Programs;
- Work with the CRP Communications Officer to monitor and guide the communications outputs from CRP teams to ensure their relevance and appropriateness for development audiences, including public and private investors and development implementers;
Requirements:
- MBA or other graduate degree in a relevant discipline, including agri-business, agriculture or social science; a PhD would be an advantage;
- At least 10 years of relevant experience, especially development management or donor experience, in an international, multi-disciplinary, and multi-cultural environment; private sector experience would be an advantage.
- Proven expertise in leading dynamic and innovative development actions;
- Familiarity with policies, processes and practices among development banks and major development agencies;
- Proven fund-raising record with development agencies and banks;
- Strong leadership and management skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to effectively promote the CRP with development agencies and donors;
- Fluency in English with proficiency in other international languages preferred, especially French.
Post location: The position is based at ILRI’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Extensive travel to other countries and regions will be required, particularly throughout Africa and South and Southeast Asia.
Position level: The position is Scientist/Research Level 3, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Terms of appointment: The position is on a fixed term appointment for three years. ILRI offers a competitive international remuneration and benefits package which includes: – Pensions Medical insurance – Life insurance and allowances for: – Education – Housing – Security – Disturbance – Relocation – Home leave; 15% pension contribution. Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + 11 public holidays.
* Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship.
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV (2 pgs. max) explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources Director by registering at this link: http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs before 30th June 2012. The position title and reference number Development Manager DM/CRP-LF/05/12 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates from African countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply.
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