Ref: DDG-R4D/PC/05/15
Locations: Abuja or Ibadan, Nigeria
Application Deadline Date: 30th June, 2015.
Project Coordinator at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) – Abuja, Ibadan
IITA is an international non-profit agricultural
research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967,
governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR
Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of
the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and
productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth
from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited
scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff
based in various stations across Africa.
We invite applications for the internationally recruited position of:
Position Responsibilities:
We are seeking a project coordinator for an upcoming 5 year BMGF -funded
project in 5 countries in Africa (Nigeria, Tanzania, DRC, Ghana and
Kenya) that aims to increase the availability of appropriate and
affordable technologies to sustainably improve short and
long-term agricultural productivity in cassava in the target countries. The project is composed of six Work Streams
• Strategic cassava agronomy research,
• Geo-spatial information,
• Cassava agronomy decision support tools,
• Facilitating use of these tools,
• Capacity development, and Project management) and will operate primarily by improving
the capacity of both the public and private sector actors in their
respective roles in development and dissemination of cassava agronomy
technologies. The Project will be closely integrated with other IITA and
BMGF initiatives and development partner projects in the region. The
position is contingent upon IITA being awarded the project.
The Project Coordinator will:
• Provide overall program management support, help to develop a
strong, coherent technical vision and initiate innovative strategies
across the project.
• Establish and operate a project management system and supervise
program operations, personnel, M&E, and/or preparation of periodic
written reports to BMGF.
• Design and manage interventions that aim to build capacity of
various institutions, private businesses, public organizations, and
researchers across the six project components.
• Identify and manage technological innovations within the cassava
agronomy sector, and disseminate findings through, among other venues,
stakeholder meetings (advocacy), print, radio and cell phone based
systems.
• Design and manage increasingly localized research programs on cassava agronomy
• Facilitate internal and external communication
• Monitor and evaluate progress towards project milestones.
• Contribute in ensuring effective overall contract management,
reporting, communications and relationship management with donor,
partners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate organization of planning meetings and training workshops.
• (Co) author scientific publications in top quality agronomy journals.
• Country contact for Nigeria and Ghana (with a colleague playing this role for Ghana, Uganda, and East DR Congo).
Qualification and Experience:
• The candidate should possess the intellectual leadership and
strong management skills necessary to develop, articulate and carry out a
vision for the project.
• S/he must have a minimum of PhD degree in Agriculture related
fields, with 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing
complex agricultural.
• Development programs and expertise to successfully achieve
meaningful and sustainable results in the areas of agriculture
technology transfer.
General Information:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive
fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus
environment.
Remuneration:
Initial appointment is for three years (renewable) starting as soon as
possible. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US
dollars.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed
curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The
application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s
current or previous organization or applicant’s direct
Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration
package.
Note: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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