Recruitment at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) for Director Research Support

Employment Nigeria 25-Aug-2016 IBADAN , Agriculture Administrative Research and Analysis

IITA is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. It is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

POSITION : Director Research Support

Responsibilities

IITA is recruiting a Director for the newly established Research Support directorate. The Director will give strategic direction to and provide oversight of the directorate’s four units: Data and Information Management, Communication, Monitoring and Evaluation, Proposal Development & Project Administration.
Priorities for the Research support directorate are:
Development of a strong and efficient data and information management unit, including ICT that will support the whole Institute.
Strengthening of the Institute's strategic communication and web presence and integration of communication in research.
Development of a strong M&E organization and culture at the Institute.
Provide support for strategic proposal development and efficient project administration/ management.
Ensure harmonization and maximize synergies between the 4 units so as to ensure efficient and pro-active support across the Institute.
The director will report to the Deputy Director General for Research for Development.

Qualifications

The candidate should have a PhD degree in any relevant discipline with related work experience in research management.

Competencies

At least 15 years experience in leadership position in research administration and support, with documented increase in responsibilities
Specialization/expertise in one or more of the areas covered by the 4 units under the directorate is an advantage
Demonstrated experience in successful organizational restructuring/organizational development
Experience in working in a multicultural environment
Fluency in English.

General Information
The contract will be for an initial period of three years with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding. IITA offers internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars.

Note

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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