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Dakar
Posted 6 years ago
AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ACHIEVING PROSPERITY, FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY IN WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA
The West and Central Africa Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF) is a not for profit international association of National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) from 23 countries in West and Central Africa. CORAF harnesses partnerships to drive agricultural innovation in view of achieving prosperity and food and nutrition security in West and Central Africa. Under the auspices of the Regional Economic Communities of West and Central Africa (ECOWAS, UEMOA, ECCAS and CEMAC), CORAF designs programs that contribute to the attainment of the goals of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). For more information about CORAF, please visit www.coraf.org CORAF received a grant from the United States Agency for International Development/West Africa Regional Mission (USAID/WARM) to implement a Partnership program for Agricultural Research, Education and Development (PAIRED) over a period of five years (2017 – 2022). The PAIRED specific objective is to improve agricultural productivity and market access in West Africa, through the following three components: (i) Support for strengthening CORAF institutional capacity, (ii) Increasing availability and use of agricultural technologies and innovations at scale and (iii) Enabling policy environment for regional Trade in Agri-Inputs and Products. The PAIRED is aligned to the CORAF Strategic Plan 2018-2027 and contributes to achieving the objective of the USAID Global Food Security Strategy. CORAF seeks to hire a Manager to lead the implementation of PAIRED and invites suitable qualified candidates from one of the 23 Western and Central African members countries to apply. The position will be based at CORAF’s Executive Secretariat in Dakar, Senegal with frequent travel.Manager Partnership for Agricultural Research, Education and Development (PAIRED)
The Manager Partnership for Agricultural Research, Education and Development (PAIRED) will report to CORAF’s Director of Research and Innovation. Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:- Under the supervision of the Director of Research and Innovation, the Manager will be responsible for the management of the project through planning, implementation and technical expertise, monitoring of progress and ensuring proper evaluation of outputs, outcomes and impacts, financial accountability and technical reporting. The Manager will work very closely with the project partners from several different institutions, CORAF’s professional and support staff, the donor and other affiliated organizations.
- The Manager will foster a collaborative, supportive and well‐ coordinated project team across several partner organizations and countries. S/he will ensure effective communication within the project as well with relevant external parties. S/he must be able to ensure high‐quality research delivery and promote gender equity within the project as well as in its outcomes and impacts. Within the framework of the project’s scaling‐out and outcome dissemination, the Manager will promote sharing of experiences and best practices among the target beneficiaries and partners, and identify and pursue funding opportunities to strengthen the impact of the project and the donor’s investment.
- The Manager will: (i) ensure coherence, soundness, timeliness and cost-effectiveness of interventions to achieve the specific objectives of the program; (ii) design and manage interventions that aim to build the capacity of various institutions of the National Agricultural Research System including public organizations, private businesses and researchers in West Africa; (iii) and provide managerial and technical oversight and support to project team and collaborators;
- The Manager will serve as the primary point of contact with USAID and implementing partners; contribute to advocacy and lobbying for resource mobilization, investments by both the public and the private sector; and contribute to ensuring effective overall contract management, quality assurance, reporting, and communications;
- The Manager will coordinate organization of cost-effective and high impact planning meetings and training workshops; and ensure reporting, monitoring and evaluating progress towards project milestones and quality and timely reporting to USAID.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following profile:- An advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in social science (Agricultural Economics, Education, Extension), or related science
- With a proven record of program management acquired through a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated capacity to lead in an international, multidisciplinary, and cross-cultural environment.
- Work experience in Western and Central Africa and prior professional experience interacting with donors, national government departments and non‐governmental organizations are distinct advantages.
- Experience in results-based management and USAID procedures will be an advantage.
- Excellent skills in writing and editing scientific literature and/or ‘general’ material, computer literacy and full familiarity with the Microsoft Office® Suite of softwares are required.
- The candidate must be willing to travel regularly in the region.
- Fluency in either French or English with working knowledge of the other is highly desirable, as is the ability to communicate complex subjects succinctly.
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A CGIAR CENTER FOCUSED ON DELIVERING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NON-TROPICAL DRY AREAS OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD
Established in 1977, the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ICARDA (www.icarda.org ) is headquartered in the Middle East, with regional offices across North and sub-Saharan Africa and West, Central, and South Asia. ICARDA works in partnership with national agricultural research systems (NARS), governments, civil society, and the private sector to develop scalable agricultural solutions that contribute to poverty reduction, food and nutritional security, and sustainable utilization of natural resources. ICARDA envisions thriving and resilient livelihoods in the dry areas of the developing world with adequate incomes, secure access to food, markets, and nutrition, and the capacity to manage natural resources in equitable, sustainable, innovative ways. Its mission is to reduce poverty and enhance food, water, and nutritional security and environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. The organization do this through strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development and taking into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming non-tropical dry areas.Director - Resource Mobilization, Partnership and Outreach
Reporting to the Director General, and in close collaboration with ICARDA’s research and outreach managers, the Director, Resource Mobilization, Partnership and Outreach, guided by ICARDA’s 2017 – 2026 strategy, will further develop and lead the execution of strategies to enhance the impact of the ICARDA’s research through effective resource mobilization, strategic partnerships, and communications to enhance the international profile of ICARDA. The Director will supervise and manage ICARDA’s Outreach Offices, Project Development and Grants Management Unit, and Communications Unit. He or she will support the Director General in cultivating, building and nurturing donors’ partners as well as Institutional strategic partnerships and alliances that are essential for advancing and successfully achieving the mission of ICARDA. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director, Resource Mobilization, Partnership and Outreach will contribute to the overall effective management of ICARDA. The Director - Resource Mobilization, Partnership and Outreach will have the following responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Resource Mobilization- Further develop, implement, and monitor resource mobilization strategies to grow ICARDA’s research-for-development operation and partnerships;
- Identify, engage and secure support from a range of donors’ partners, including governments, international and national agencies, multilateral institutions, non-governmental organizations, foundations and the private sector;
- Support the Director General in cultivating, building and nurturing donors’ partners as well as institutional strategic partnerships and alliances that are essential for advancing the mission of ICARDA;
- Establish resource mobilization targets and report regularly to the BOT and Director General on progress;
- Keep ICARDA’s relevant staff informed about key trends on global research for development issues and donors’ environment by generating and analyzing related data and information, and sharing it within the organization;
- Explore and pilot the development of a Service Delivery Unit.
- Oversee the positioning of ICARDA in the agricultural research for development arena through strong branding and effective communication of its scientific achievements to increase its visibility in support of its mandate and resource mobilization strategy;
- Raise awareness of the impact and tangible benefits generated through past, present and future investments in ICARDA’s research;
- Identify and ensure that ICARDA is effectively engaged in significant and relevant global initiatives and fora through effective planning and representation.
- Through the direct supervision of Outreach Offices,
- Ensure ICARDA’s effective partnership with NARS, particularly with countries hosting ICARDA’s operation and collaborative projects;
- Identify opportunities for and, in close collaboration with the Deputy Director General-Research, lead the development of partnerships for the out-scaling of ICARDA’s research that will deliver significant development impact;
- Further develop and oversee ICARDA’s outreach activities;
- Supporting regional and country teams with national partnerships’ development and donors’ cultivation;
- Monitor and periodically assess and report on the value and effectiveness of ICARDA’s partnerships.
- Provide oversight, coordination, technical support, and quality assurance of the proposal development and submission process;
- Ensure efficient and effective management of grants;
- Ensure timely and quality technical and financial reporting to donors on the progress of their grants managed by ICARDA;
- Explore opportunities for expanding ICARDA’s sources of funding through increased access to calls for proposals, non-traditional donors and new partnerships.
- Lead, motivate and effectively manage a multicultural and multidisciplinary team of staff;
- Nurture a culture of teamwork, empowerment, collaboration, and performance for results;
- Effectively manage the financial resources allocated to the department;
- Work closely with the Director of Finance to support multi-year financial planning and annual budgeting process;
- As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the overall effective management of ICARDA.
- In-depth understanding of global agricultural research and development issues
- Ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment;
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills to work effectively in a multicultural setting;
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is desirable.
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Seoul - Korea
Posted 6 years ago
AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY A PIVOTAL LEADERSHIP ROLE IN A KEY ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO STRONG INCLUSIVE GREEN GROWTH
Global Green Growth Institute, a new and innovative international intergovernmental organization, based in Seoul, Republic of Korea, with offices in nearly 30 countries and a staff of 300 committed to strong, inclusive green growth. We assist developing and emerging countries with integrating their ambitions for strong economic performance and environmental sustainability with the goal of bringing about poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments. GGGI will operate in a matrix organization with two main divisions to deliver its support to its member countries: (1) GGPI that consists of about 30 country programs that are de-facto GGGI’s business units, supporting member governments through country programs; and (2) IPSD that works together with GGPI to deliver these services by providing technical and financial expertise to the country programs, as well as the thought leadership function for GGGI. GGGI is implementing a change to its planning process that is putting in place a matrix structure for GGPI and IPSD to jointly deliver projects. We seek a new leader for IPSD that is willing and able to develop and implement this matrix management approach. Specifically, the Investment and Policy Solutions Division (IPSD), based at GGGI's Seoul headquarters works with programs in countries and on (global) projects, by:- Providing Green Investment Advisory Services – which identifies and mobilizes innovative financing mechanisms, addresses financial and non-financial barriers to green growth investments and works with countries to develop bankable investment proposals/projects to increase their access to green and climate finance.
- Providing technical expertise to country programs in GGGI’s four Thematic Areas - clean energy, green cities, sustainable landscapes, and water & sanitation - on: (1) policy projects addressing the development of sound green growth policies for GGGI member country governments; and (2) design and development of bankable or investment projects.
- Lead the Thought Leadership area which builds a strong theoretical and empirical base for green growth by increasing access to expertise on green growth from outside GGGI to its members efficiently and effectively; learning from GGGI’s experience and sharing that through publications; as well as the development and application of knowledge sharing and management tools such as the Green Growth Potential Assessment; Green Growth Index; and Green Growth Knowledge Platform.
- Champion the policy, practice, financing and knowledge management of “green growth” as an approach to implement the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with GGGI as the leading international organization, through policy & strategic advice to countries and project-pipeline development.
- Plans, develops and assists in directing all aspects of the IPSD division as per above.
- Design and implement the Division’s strategy, work programme and budget in the context of IPSD overall value offering
- Establishes operating policies and procedures and evaluates operating results
- Directs IPSD in program management and/or operations support
- Achieving GGGI’s strategic objectives by converting them into implementable projects and programs, through effective management and integration of human and financial resources across the business lines
- Framing and timely communicating the organization’s strategy, programs and projects, intellectual and research agendas internally and externally
- Proactively identifying and soliciting funding and GGGI membership within the strategic framework
- Balancing divisional and organizational needs to establish and then accomplish the expected results
- Identifying donors and expanding donor relationship to include private sector
- Representing GGGI in external settings to promote green growth and GGGI’s work and to provide leadership and input into global debates around green growth, ensuring that GGGI is at the fore of international thinking
- Working with the Management Team to create and maintain an organizational culture of innovation and continuous learning which understands and recognizes the intrinsic value in the diversity of GGGI staff; and
- Leading and implementing any other key organizational initiatives and work as deemed necessary by the Director-General
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience that combines intellectual and managerial leadership in the field of green growth, preferably combining public, private and/or academic experience, with ample international development finance experience, and progressively more senior managerial roles.
- Ph.D. in a relevant field such as environmental economics, development finance, natural resources management, international development, public policy, or another relevant green growth-related field is strongly preferred; combined with a track record of relevant publications in the academic literature as well as the media, and a profile as an international speaker at key events related to green growth.
- International experience advising governments in key areas of national development policy and implementation highly desirable
- Highly experienced in catalyzing and leading partnerships that engage the private sector, multilateral, bilateral and non-governmental organizations in the areas of international development and/or environmental cooperation
- Experience developing green growth investment proposals (bankable projects) in developing countries
- Experience in the management of partnership and donor relationships with international organizations,
- Experience of business development, donor expansion, and strategic planning
- Excellent communications skills in English, both orally and in writing; and agility for various traditional and modern communication modalities
- Experience in effectively managing in a matrix management organization highly desirable
- Experience on several different continents and exposure to development and climate-related agencies
- Extensive track record of effectively engaging stakeholders and mobilizing resources from the public and/or private sector, in areas such as energy, water, agriculture, urban development, waste management, etc.
OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN AN INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION AS HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in the drylands of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi-arid or dryland tropics has over 2 billion people and 644 million of these are the poorest of the poor.
ICRISAT (www.icrisat.org) and its partners help empower these poor people to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agriculture. ICRISAT is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana State, in India, with two regional hubs (Nairobi, Kenya and Bamako, Mali) and country offices in Niger, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Mozambique.
ICRISAT conducts research on five highly nutritious drought-tolerant crops: chickpea, pigeon pea, pearl millet, sorghum, and groundnut.
ICRISAT envisions prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics by reducing poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics through partnership-based international agricultural research for development that embodies Science with a Human Face.
The position is based in ICRISAT’s Headquarters, Patancheru, Hyderabad, India, and reports to the Director-General.
Director of Human Resources The successful candidate should have relevant experience in developing and implementing a solid HR strategy to support ICRISAT in building an agile and forward-looking organization. He or she should have the capacity to develop and oversee performance management processes to support a high-performing culture at an individual and organizational level. He or she should also develop and implement an effective reward and recognition strategy to support the strategic objectives of the organization and to motivate staff. The Director of Human Resources will also oversee the implementation of human resources management at all ICRISAT locations to ensure that the design and application of the approved personnel policies are consistent with the needs and expectations of staff, as well as the local values, practices, and regulations. The new director is expected to advise and guide Regional Directors, Country Heads, and other Unit Heads on complex and sensitive organizational and people issues to enable senior management to take appropriate action. Other important HR functions include negotiating and managing the terms of outsourced services to ensure value for money and adherence to standards, managing the HR team to deliver quality and customer-focused services, and developing effective working relationships with Staff Council and other staff representatives to ensure harmonious employment relations. Lastly, he or she will serve on the executive management team and other committees if necessary. Key Responsibilities The ideal candidate will:- Accept responsibility for the HR requirements and demands of ICRISAT staff and associates based in Asia, Africa and globally.
- Lead HR practices to provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality deliverables, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
- Provide strategic direction and leadership on the development and deployment of appropriate HR policies across the organization to foster inclusion, equality, and diversity.
- Assess and update the current and future policy requirements to support strategic aims of the organization.
- Monitor changes in employment legislation in countries where ICRISAT staff are hosted.
- Provide direction on staff engagement so that ICRISAT can attract and retain culturally and gender diverse talent and rank high as a preferred place to work.
- Ensure ICRISAT adheres to high standards in respect for cultural and gender diversity.
- Ensure ICRISAT staff are safe and covered by contemporary occupational health and safety guidelines and policies.
- Proven capability to manage HR operations in a large multi-cultural organization, including all aspects of management: managing budgets and staff, building and managing partnerships, and leading a diverse team.
- Experience in developing and enacting policy where multiple stakeholders, including internal and external parties, are involved in achieving outcomes.
- Experience in addressing governance, institutional and staffing aspects of an organization.
- Demonstrated expertise in written and oral communications and public awareness activities.
- Demonstrated championing the critical areas of gender, youth, nutrition, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
- Experience in managing HR functions in research and/or agricultural organizations across multiple locations and proficiency in the French language is highly preferred, but not required.
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Songdo Incheon-Korea
Posted 6 years ago
OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE’S LIVES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD AS A HEALTH AND WELL-BEING SPECIALIST
The Green Climate Fund or GCF (http://www.greenclimate.fund) is a new global fund created to support the efforts of developing countries to respond to the challenge of climate change. GCF helps developing countries limit or reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to climate change. It seeks to promote a paradigm shift to low-emission and climate-resilient developments, taking into account the needs of nations that are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts. It was set up by the 194 countries who are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010, as part of the Convention's financial mechanism. It aims to deliver equal amounts of funding to mitigation and adaptation while being guided by the Convention's principles and provisions. When the Paris Agreement was reached in 2015, the Green Climate Fund was given an important role in serving the agreement and supporting the goal of keeping climate change well below 2 degrees Celsius. Responding to the climate challenge requires collective action from all countries, including by both public and private sectors. Among these concerted efforts, advanced economies have agreed to jointly mobilize significant financial resources. Coming from a variety of sources, these resources address the pressing mitigation and adaptation needs of developing countries. GCF launched its initial resource mobilization in 2014, and rapidly gathered pledges worth USD 10.3 billion. These funds come mainly from developed countries, but also from some developing countries, regions, and one city (Paris). GCF's activities are aligned with the priorities of developing countries through the principle of country ownership, and the Fund has established a direct access modality so that national and sub-national organizations can receive funding directly, rather than only via international intermediaries. The Fund pays particular attention to the needs of societies that are highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, in particular, Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and the African States. The position is based in Songdo, South Korea. Health and Well-Being Specialist It is the Health and Well-being Specialist’s responsibility covers the entire gamut of analytical and operational support tasks related primarily to processing GCF funding proposals and concept notes towards qualified funding proposals for GCF senior management and Board consideration in the thematic area of human health, well-being and climate change as well as closely supporting the full cycle of key GCF policies identification, formulation, development, review and approval processes. He or she should have the required experience in the health, well-being and climate change sector; experience in developing and implementing health and well-being-related climate adaptation projects and work experience in developing/transition country settings is highly desirable. Candidates with knowledge on zoonosis and the human-livestock interface will also be an asset. Key Responsibilities- Technical, analytical and operational support in the thematic areas of human, well-being and climate change for the timely development, intake and processing of GCF concept notes and funding proposals to the necessary quality standards; as well as other policy and guideline documents including, inter alia, the Fund’s investment framework, operational guidelines, procedures and toolkits
- Support in project and program pipeline development, including initial screening and review of project/ program funding proposals and concept notes, interactions with accredited entities in bilateral meetings, preparation of assessment findings, maintenance of the operations database, monitoring of implementation of the approved projects or programs
- Background research, collecting and analyzing data, conducting specific research and analytical work, drafting written reports to high quality standards, engagement through email and phone calls with the accredited entities, consultants and external experts to the Fund; and oversight and coordination of the relevant documentation internal processing, until the point of publication
- Provide organizational and substantive support for the Fund’s Board meetings and other events and meetings related to the functioning of the Fund. This may include assisting in the preparation of relevant documentation, taking meeting minutes, preparing summaries of discussions for the Report of the Meeting, and providing support for the drafting of decisions
- Additional analytical and operational tasks as assigned by the Adaptation Coordinator DMA; or by extension the Director DMA
- Experience in climate finance or development finance is highly desirable
- Familiarity of multilateral climate funds, project financing, and UNFCCC framework
- Experience in developing project funding and policy documents, conducting research analysis and articulating findings and recommendations
- Project management skills to support integration of policies and guidelines in the design, processing, and implementation of concept notes, funding proposals and investment projects
- Ability to highlight possible solutions for project issues based on relevant multi-country and/or multi-client experience and to apply own complex specialist knowledge to support colleagues and peers in day-to-day operations and technical/process analysis in similar working environment
- Strong competence and autonomy in the use of standard software programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A CGIAR CENTER’S SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITION FOCUSED ON MAKING FARMING AND AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN DRYLANDS
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in the drylands of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi-arid or dryland tropics has over 2 billion people, and 644 million of these are the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT (www.icrisat.org ) and its partners help empower these poor people to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agriculture. ICRISAT is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana State, in India, with two regional hubs (Nairobi, Kenya and Bamako, Mali) and country offices in Niger, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Mozambique. ICRISAT conducts research on five highly nutritious drought-tolerant crops: chickpea, pigeon pea, pearl millet, sorghum, and groundnut. ICRISAT envisions prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics by reducing poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics through partnership-based international agricultural research for development that embodies Science with a Human Face. Corporate Services Director The Corporate Services Director (CSD) is a senior position in the Management Group (MG) of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) who will be responsible for the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the corporate service divisions of the center. He / She will report to the Director-General (DG) and will work closely with the MG and other stakeholders to provide overall direction to the Finance, Human Resources (HR), Administration, and Operations within the Institute. In addition, he / she will oversee the corporate service teams in the provision of proactive results-oriented services, and will contribute to center-level initiatives based on ICRISAT's strategy. The role will be located in Hyderabad, India, but the selected candidate will be required to make periodic visits to ICRISAT’s regional offices in Africa. Key Responsibilities- Develop financial plans and advising the senior management and Board of Governors on the institution’s financial strategy and management, including the mitigation of financial risks
- Develop and maintain systems of internal controls, manage ICRISAT’s investments and foreign exchange risks in line with the Board approved policy
- Develop and implement an HR strategy, covering policies, staff resourcing, compensation, organizational development, and training
- Work closely with the DG on the development of the CGIAR system on aspects related to governance, fund and research programs, and contribute to the development of strategies/plans as required; manage the operations of corporate service teams (HR, Finance, Administration) by clarifying roles and objectives, organize structures, design jobs, coach and mentore unit managers, and manage their individual performance
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, represent the Institute at various CGIAR Consortium meetings, contribute to the development of system-wide policies and guidance, and provide advice on its impact on the Institute
- Ensure there is compliance with the financial and administrative requirements of the CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes and Dryland Systems (GLDC), as the lead center for this program
- Identify and make recommendations regarding opportunities for improvement in the Institute’s administrative operations and processes, and undertaking new initiatives as agreed
- Oversee the Institute’s risk assessment framework and risk management policies in the areas of Finance, HR, Administration, and Operations and coordinate regular risk assessments, as resource person for the Risk Management Team (RMT)
- Advise the DG on policy related to finance, budgets, HR management, and general administration of the Institute and its physical facilities
- Review existing policies and develop new policies for corporate service divisions
- Represent the DG based on delegated authority, as and when needed
- Superior personal organization and priority setting skills
- High integrity and ability to exercise sound judgment
- Skills in information technology, including system development and implementation of corporate service applications
- Ability to effectively lead and inspire others within a participatory framework and a multicultural work environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and service orientation
- Tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with sensitive issues
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD THE DEVELOPMENT OF GLOBAL BREEDING EFFORTS IN A CGIAR CENTER
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in the drylands of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Covering 6.5 million square kilometres of land in 55 countries, the semi-arid or dryland tropics has over 2 billion people, and 644 million of these are the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower these poor people to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agriculture. ICRISAT is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana State, in India, with two regional hubs (Nairobi, Kenya and Bamako, Mali) and country offices in Niger, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ethiopia and Mozambique. ICRISAT conducts research on five highly nutritious drought-tolerant crops: chickpea, pigeonpea, pearl millet, sorghum and groundnut. ICRISAT envisions prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics by reducing poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics through partnership-based international agricultural research for development that embodies Science with a Human Face. Global Head of Breeding The new Global Head of Breeding will lead the development of ICRISAT breeding program strategy to enhance genetic gains for dryland cereals and legumes. His or her main responsibilities are to oversee breeding program operations across all breeding zones and to lead the implementation of systems, procedures and guidelines for effective product development. Other responsibilities include the following: Key Responsibilities- Provide guidance to modernize breeding programs in areas such as breeding methodology, phenotyping, application of molecular tools, mechanization, and automation of operations, testing strategy and data analysis and interpretation
- Lead ICRISAT breeding program integration effort across all support functions
- Ensure breeding pipelines are properly aligned with product concepts and the target population of the environment (TPE)
- Develop and utilize methods to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of breeding programs the Institute supports
- Support development of training programs to upgrade skills of scientists and support personnel.
- Develop proposals to fund operations and breeding program modernization at ICRISAT and at national programs level
- Coordinate closely with CGIAR initiatives, CRPs and platforms, such as the Excellence in Breeding Platform
- Experience in leading multi-institutional programs or projects and demonstrated ability to work and lead teams and support collaboration in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
- Experience in developing strategies and results-based management framework (work plans, budgets, monitoring plans, reports, etc.) including service provision and capacity development in areas relevant to ICRISAT Programs
- Fundraising experience through building consensus among diverse needs of clients
- Excellent oral, written, and communication skills in English. French will be an advantage
- Experience in the private sector within Africa would be an advantage
- Demonstrated championing the critical areas of gender, youth, nutrition, knowledge sharing and innovation
- Demonstration of an entrepreneurial spirit with aptitude for innovation
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Seoul
Posted 6 years ago
AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AND PLAY A PIVOTAL LEADERSHIP ROLE FOCUSED ON PROMOTING STRONG, INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND EMERGING ECONOMIES
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization established in 2012, at the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. GGGI is accelerating the transition toward a new model of economic growth – green growth – founded on principles of social inclusivity and environmental sustainability. The Vision of GGGI is ”a resilient world achieved through strong, inclusive and sustainable green growth”. Its mission is to support the transition of GGGI Member countries toward a green growth model by developing and implementing strategies that simultaneously achieve poverty reduction, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and economic growth. In pursuit of these goals, GGGI works with developing and emerging countries to design and deliver programs and services that demonstrate new pathways to pro-poor economic growth. GGGI provides Member Countries with the tools to help build institutional capacity and develop green growth policy, strengthen peer learning and knowledge sharing, and engage private investors and public donors. GGGI's hands-on, country work is carried out by the Green Growth Planning & Implementation (GGP&I) division. The organization’s experts are embedded within partner governments as trusted advisors to explore green growth opportunities in line with the country's development goals. Responsible for managing in-country relationships and overall delivery results, GGP&I is the primary interface with partner governments. This work began in 2010, with delivery of services in three partner countries: Brazil, Ethiopia and Indonesia. Between 2011 and 2012, GGP&I extended its work into Cambodia, China, India, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. In 2013 and 2014, GGP&I’s work continued in these countries and developed regional projects in the Mekong Delta, as well as launched programs in Colombia, Morocco, South Africa, and the South Pacific. In response to Member's demands, 2015 will see GGP&I increase its presence in 10 least developed and lower income Member countries across Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. Earmarked funding will also support additional operations in 7 other countries in the Middle East and North Africa regions. GGGI is recruiting a highly skilled individual for the position of Deputy Director-General Green Growth Planning & Implementation (GGP&I) Division. The position is based in Republic of Korea, Seoul. Deputy Director-General, Green Growth Planning & Implementation (GGP&I) Division The Deputy Director-General, Green Growth Planning and Implementation (GGP&I) reports to the Director-General and is responsible for effective management-for-results of the organization's core green growth planning and implementation work in line with strategic framework. The purpose of this position is:- To plan, develop and assist in directing all aspects of the GGP&I operations;
- To establish operating policies and procedures and evaluates operating results;
- To direct GGP&I in program management and/or operations support; and
- To formulate, recommend and lead proactive strategies and approaches for business development and help position GGGI as an accountable and trusted partner to stakeholders.
- Achieving GGGI's strategic objectives by converting them into implementable projects and programs, through effective management and integration of human and financial resources across the business lines
- Framing and timely communicating the organization's strategy, programs and projects, and intellectual and research agendas internally and externally
- Proactively identifying and soliciting funding and GGGI membership within the strategic framework
- Balancing divisional and organizational needs to establish and then accomplish the expected results
- Advising in developing both overall objectives and strategic plans for the business development initiatives to fulfill the leadership vision and facilitate their implementation
- Identifying donors and expanding donor relationship to include private sector
- Consulting with donors as needed and enhancing GGGI's resource mobilization effort in coordination with other GGGI units
- Representing GGGI in external settings to promote green growth and GGGI's work and to provide leadership and input into global debates around green growth, ensuring that GGGI is at the fore of international thinking
- Working with the Management Team to create and maintain an organizational culture of innovation and continuous learning which understands and recognizes the intrinsic value in the diversity of GGGI staff; and
- Leading and implementing any other key organizational initiatives and work as deemed necessary by the Director-General
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience that combines intellectual and managerial leadership, at least 5 years of which would be as the head of an organization, or of a major department/division of a large-scale public or private entity of an international and multicultural nature
- Master's degree required, PhD preferred, in relevant fields in international development, public policy, environmental studies, economics, or other relevant green growth related field
- Experience of business development, donor expansion and strategic planning
- Excellent communications skills in English, both orally and in writing; and agility for various traditional and modern communication modalities
- Experience in a number of different continents and exposure to development and climate related agencies
- With proven track record of effectively building, managing, and nurturing a diverse team of professionals in an international setting, and provide strategic and practical guidance to country representatives on exploring and designing the delivery-oriented green growth project and programs
- With proven project, program, and portfolio management skills and ability to apply economics into green growth policy options and mainstream green growth into policy formulation and implementation in developing countries
- Has an extensive track record of effectively engaging stakeholders and mobilizing resources from the public and/or private sector, in areas such as energy, water, agriculture, urban development, waste management, etc.
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Lausanne (Switzerland)
Posted 7 years ago
Opportunity to make a difference in extremely vulnerable children's life
The Terre des hommes – Helping children worldwide Foundation (Tdh) is a member of the Terre des Hommes International Federation (TDHIF) and is Switzerland’s leading child relief agency. With a volume of activity representing over CHF 100 million, it operates in more than 36 countries, running 100 development and humanitarian aid projects benefitting over 3 million people. The organisation employs 1750 people, including 130 based at its head office in Lausanne and its branch office in Zurich. Tdh’s projects in the direct aid, systems building and advocacy fields mainly address the issues of mother-child health and protection. Terre des hommes is an impartial and independent NGO that supports vulnerable children and their families, regardless of their ethnic background, religion or political affiliation. Terre des hommes works with its partners and network on the protection and health of children. Through a rights-based approach, Terre des hommes’ aims to guarantee a respect for and the implementation of the rights of children to bring about positive and sustainable change, both at institutional and community level. The children’s well-being and living conditions cannot be improved in the long-term unless all stakeholders work together towards this goal. The position is based in Lausanne (Switzerland). Division Head – Institutional Fundraising As part of the implementation of Tdh’s strategic plan, the Division Head will be responsible for creating and developing a new division in charge of institutional fundraising. The Division Head – Institutional Fund Raising will play an active role in the strategic development of the Foundation by developing, applying and guiding the organisation’s institutional fundraising strategy. He/She will help raise the funds necessary to implement annual budgets while ensuring the organisation's long-term financial stability in accordance with strategic priorities and values. He/She will strengthen the organisation’s positioning with regards to key donors, by better identifying and harnessing financing opportunities and influencing and anticipating changes to donor financing strategies. You will also develop skills and knowledge in line with donor expectations and internal processes. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Key Responsibilities- Help develop and monitor the organisation’s strategy and institutional policies, ensuring these positions are incorporated into activities run by sectors for which he/she is responsible.
- Develop Tdh’s donor portfolio by identifying new financing opportunities and maximising the potential of existing donors through specific and recurring steering activities. Actively monitors the creation of new and innovative financing methods.
- Maintain close relationships with donors and the organisational community in order to influence existing strategies and position the organisation accordingly. Represents the Foundation when meeting with various networks and external bodies.
- Manage experience capitalization, information sharing and training on donors, in head office and the field.
- Help ensure that strategic requests comply with quality standards and deadlines.
- Provide support during donor audits and follows up on recommendations with staff members in charge of audits and internal checks.
- Take responsibility for team members and the internal staff network charged with managing key donor accounts, from the recruitment stage to the end of employment
- Post-graduate qualifications in management, marketing, commerce, politics, economics, MBA or any related field
- At least 10 years of experience working with governmental, non-governmental or international organisations, and at least five years’ experience in a similar position
- Proven experience in developing and managing major projects, especially in the consortia context
- Excellent business planning skills, especially in terms of return on investment
- Experience in high-level lobbying and negotiations
- A good understanding of current and future issues in the development and humanitarian fields
- High analytical and synthesis skills, and the ability to assess trends
- Proven knowledge and experience in the financing mechanisms of major donors (the US, UK, EU and UN in particular) for a pre-existing network of interlocutors
- Knowledge and experience of high-potential developing markets is a definite advantage
- Strong internal and external leadership skills; experience working in a matrix organisation is an advantage
- Excellent relationship-building and writing skills that can be adapted to interlocutors
- Fluency in English and French; knowledge of Spanish strongly recommended; knowledge of German is an advantage
- Entrepreneurship skills, including the ability to evaluate and take risks
- Ability and desire to work in a multicultural environment
- Highly mobile and open to travel frequently
JOUER UN ROLE CRUCIAL AU SEIN DU CORAF/WECARD POUR REDUIRE LA PAUVRETE ET L’INSECURITE ALIMENTAIRE
Le Conseil Ouest et Centre Africain pour la Recherche et le Développement Agricoles (CORAF/WECARD) regroupe actuellement les Systèmes Nationaux de Recherche Agricole (SNRA) de 23 pays de l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre, à savoir : Bénin, Burkina Faso, Cameroun, Cap-Vert, République Centrafricaine, Tchad, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, République Démocratique du Congo, Gabon, Gambie, Ghana, Guinée, Guinée-Bissau, Libéria, Mali, Mauritanie, Niger, Nigéria, Sao Tomé et Principe, Sénégal, Sierra Léone et Togo. La Vision du CORAF/WECARD (www.coraf.org) est de contribuer à “une réduction durable de la pauvreté et de l’insécurité alimentaire en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre par une augmentation de la croissance économique induite par l’agriculture et une amélioration durable des principaux aspects du système de recherche agricole” La Mission est de parvenir à une “amélioration durable de la productivité, de la compétitivité et des marchés agricoles en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre par la satisfaction des demandes principales adressées au système de recherche de la sous-région par les groupes cibles”. Le CORAF / WECARD recrute un candidat hautement qualifié pour le poste d’Expert Senior en Transfert de Technologies. Les candidats devront être des ressortissants des pays des Systèmes Nationaux de Recherche Agricole (SNRA) membres du CORAF/WECARD. Le poste est basé à Dakar, Sénégal. Expert Senior en Transfert de Technologies L'Expert Senior en Transfert de Technologies, placé sous l'autorité du Directeur de la Recherche et de l'Innovation du CORAF/WECARD, travaillera en étroite collaboration avec l'équipe du projet PAIRED, pour l’atteinte de ses objectifs. Les principales responsabilités du titulaire du poste sont les suivantes mais ne seront pas limitées à celles-ci : Composante 1 : Développement/Adoption de technologies et innovations évolutives (T&I) :- Soutenir le développement/l'adaptation et l’identification de T&I prometteuses – pour lever les nouvelles contraintes à la productivité agricole, en collaboration avec les SNRA, CNS, Organisations du GCRAI, etc. ;
- Soutenir les activités de stimulation de la demande de T&I existantes et nouvellement développées, pour faciliter leur adoption en fournissant aux utilisateurs finaux les informations appropriées leur permettant de prendre une décision fondée sur des preuves ;
- Promouvoir les démonstrations sur les T&I post-récolte qui réduisent les pertes de stocks, donnent de la valeur ajoutée aux produits agricoles et accroissent les marges bénéficiaires ;
- Encourager l'utilisation des meilleures pratiques dans la lutte contre l'aflatoxine ;
- Soutenir la coordination de la recherche-vulgarisation/conseil des Organisations paysannes (OP), du secteur privé, au niveau régional ou de groupes (nationaux et communautaires), par le biais de plateformes d'innovations ;
- Faciliter la formation des acteurs le long des chaînes de valeurs sélectionnées, et notamment le renforcement des capacités des agriculteurs, des agents de vulgarisation agricole, des ONG, des animateurs des plateformes d’innovations et autres parties prenantes-clés ;
- Faciliter la mise en place d’unités de référence et d’incubateurs.
- Faciliter une évaluation spécifique rapide écologique et de la communauté ;
- Soutenir la création d'un environnement favorable aux entrepreneurs agricoles, pour l’approvisionnement en intrants agricoles et équipement de conditionnement, à travers l’approche paquets technologiques ;
- Soutenir les CNS dans la conduite d'études sur les politiques et le marché ;
- Promouvoir l'accès au crédit pour certains acteurs de la chaîne de valeur des produits.
- Coordonner la planification stratégique ainsi que l'allocation des ressources financières et la gestion de la production de semences ;
- Développer et maintenir des relations solides avec les acteurs de la production et du commerce des intrants agricoles – aux niveaux individuel et organisationnel ;
- Faciliter la communication entre les unités régionales et nationales de coordination, par le biais de réunions, de contacts réguliers et d'utilisation des technologies de l’information.
- Gérer les interactions quotidiennes avec les intervenants des intrants agricoles et fournir les informations appropriées au moment opportun ;
- Développer, en collaboration avec les Unités de communication et de planification, de suivi & évaluation, au Secrétariat Exécutif du CORAF/WECARD, des outils appropriés (par exemple, le site Web et les médias), afin de faciliter le partage d'information avec les parties prenantes.
- Faciliter la planification, le suivi, l'évaluation et l'analyse d'impact du programme de production, de marketing et d'utilisation des intrants agricoles ;
- Suivre les progrès réalisés, tant au niveau du CORAF/WECARD qu'au niveau national, identifier et gérer les risques, pour garantir les succès de la mise en œuvre ;
- Soutenir la préparation des activités de reportage et d’archivage du programme ;
- Effectuer toute autre tâche connexe qui peut être demandée par la hiérarchie ;
- Etre titulaire d’au moins un Master en Agri-business, Agro-économie, Agronomie ou tout autre diplôme connexe ;
- Disposer de connaissances dans le domaine de la recherche et du développement agricoles ;
- Avoir une connaissance approfondie des systèmes agricoles en Afrique de l'Ouest et avoir travaillé pendant au moins 10 ans dans le secteur agricole, notamment dans la recherche, la production et la commercialisation des principaux produits alimentaires ;
- Avoir une aptitude à promouvoir les visions, les missions et les objectifs stratégiques du PDDAA (à travers les objectifs de l'ECOWAP, de la PAU, du CORAF/WECARD et l'Initiative Feed the Future) et faire preuve d'intégrité en adhérant aux valeurs fondamentales et aux normes éthiques du CORAF/WECARD ;
- Avoir l’expérience du secteur privé, des organisations paysannes, des systèmes de vulgarisation agricole, des ONG, des centres du GCRAI et des projets de développement sera un avantage ;
- Etre en mesure de gérer des interventions visant à améliorer la productivité agricole, à plus grande échelle, en utilisant des technologies et innovations éprouvées, et en mettant en relation et en coordonnant un large éventail de parties prenantes ;
- Etre capable de fournir des conseils et un appui technique pour la mise en œuvre, le suivi et l’amélioration des objectifs de production de semences ;
- Disposer des aptitudes nécessaires pour collaborer avec les plateformes nationales et régionales (Alliances, Forums, Plateformes d'Innovation, etc.) et à utiliser les outils de communication appropriés pour faciliter leur adoption ;
- Être capable de travailler, coordonner et inspirer des équipes multidisciplinaires et multiculturelles dans un environnement multipartenaire et d'engager un dialogue politique local et de haut niveau ;
- Avoir les aptitudes nécessaires pour faciliter le développement des connaissances et la gestion axée sur les résultats, dans le cadre du programme du CORAF/WECARD ;
- Avoir la capacité et la volonté de voyager intensément dans la sous-région et à l'international ;
- Etre en mesure de contribuer au maintien d'un environnement de travail constructif avec d'excellentes relations avec les intervenants internes et externes ;
- Etre capable de communiquer et avoir d’excellentes capacités rédactionnelles en Anglais et en Français.
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER AND BROADEN YOUR EXPERTISE WHILE MAKING A TANGIBLE CONTRIBUTION TO BETTERING THE LIVELOHOODS OF POOR AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE
The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD) was founded in 1987. CORAF/WECARD (www.coraf.org ) is composed of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) of 23 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea- Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tomé et Principe Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Vision of CORAF/WECARD is “a sustainable reduction in poverty and food insecurity in WCA through an increase in agricultural-led economic growth and sustainable improvement of key aspects of the agricultural research system”. Its mission is to ensure “a sustainable improvement of the competitiveness, productivity and markets of the agricultural system of West and Central Africa by meeting the major demands of target groups of the sub-regional research system”. CORAF/WECARD is recruiting a highly skilled scientist for the position of Senior Expert - Technology Scaling. Candidates will be citizens of a country which National Agricultural Research System (NARS) is member of CORAF/WECARD. The position is based in Dakar, Sénégal. Senior Expert Technology Scaling The Senior Expert - Technology Scaling will be under the authority of CORAF/WECARD Director of Research and Innovation and will work closely with the Partnership for Agricultural Research, Education and Development (PAIRED) team towards the achievement of its objectives. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Key Responsibilities Area 1: Development/Adoption of Scalable Technologies and Innovations (T&Is)- Supporting the development/adaptation and screening of promising T&Is-- to address emerging constraints to agricultural productivity in collaboration with NARS, NCoS, CGIAR, etc.;
- Supporting activities that stimulate demand for existing and newly developed T&Is to facilitate uptake of T&Is by providing end-users with the right information to make evidence-based decision;
- Promoting demonstrations on post-harvest T&Is to reduced storage losses, add value to farm produce and increase profit margins;
- Encouraging the use of best practices in Aflatoxin Management.
- Supporting coordination of Research-Extension/Advisory Services-FBOs-Private Sector at the regional and cluster (national and community) through innovation platforms;
- Facilitating training of actors along selected value chains focus on strengthening the capacities of farmers, agricultural extension agents, NGOs, IP Facilitators, and other key stakeholders;
- Facilitating the up-grading of reference units and incubators.
- Facilitating an ecological and community specific rapid appraisal;
- Supporting the creation of an enabling environment for agri-entrepreneurs in the supply of agri-inputs and processing equipment through the agri-input package approach;
- Supporting the NCoS in conducting analyses on policy and market environment, and;
- Promoting access to credit for selected commodity value chain actors.
- Coordinate strategic planning as well as financial resource allocation and management of seed production;
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with agri-inputs production and marketing stakeholders – at the individual and organizational levels.
- Facilitate communication between the Regional and the National Coordinating Units, through meetings, regular contacts and using communication tools;
- Manage daily interactions with agri-inputs stakeholders and provide timely and appropriate information as needed;
- Develop, in collaboration with the Communication and the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Units at the CORAF/WECARD Executive Secretariat, appropriate tools (e.g., Website and Media), to facilitate information sharing with stakeholders.
- Facilitate Program planning, monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment relating to agri-inputs production, marketing and use;
- Monitor progress towards results, both at CORAF/WECARD and national levels, identify and manage risks to ensure progress of implementation;
- Support the preparation of Programme reporting and archiving;
- Perform any other related duties as may be requested by the Management.
- Have at least a M.Sc. Degree in Agri-Business, Agric. Economics, Agronomy or related subject;
- Be knowledgeable in the agricultural research and development domains;
- Have extensive knowledge in farming systems in West Africa, having worked for at least 10 years in the agricultural sector with focus on the research, production and marketing of the major food commodities;
- Be able to promote the visions, missions and strategic goals of CAADP, (through the objectives of ECOWAP, PAU, CORAF/WECARD and the Feed the Future Initiative), and demonstrate integrity by adhering to the CORAF/WECARD’s core values and ethical standards;
- Have Experience in working with the private sector, farmer organizations, Agricultural Extension System, NGOs, the CGIAR is paramount and with development projects will be an advantage;
- Have the capacity to guide interventions to improve agricultural productivity at a wider scale using proven technologies and innovations and linking and coordinating a wide range of stakeholders;
- Be able to provide advisory and technical support to the implementation, monitoring, and improvement of seed production targets;
- Have the ability to collaborate with national and regional platforms (Alliances, Fora, Innovation Platforms, etc.) and use appropriate communication tools to facilitate adoption;
- Be able to work with, coordinate and inspire, multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in a multi-partner environment, and to engage in both local and high level policy dialogue;
- Have the skills to facilitate knowledge building and results-based management within the context of CORAF/WECARD agenda;
- Have the capacity and willingness to travel extensively within the sub-region and Internationally;
- Be able to contribute to maintaining constructive working environment and excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Be able to communicate and write effectively in English and French.
JOUER UN ROLE CRUCIAL AU SEIN DU CORAF/WECARD POUR REDUIRE LA PAUVRETE ET L’INSECURITE ALIMENTAIRE
Le Conseil Ouest et Centre Africain pour la Recherche et le Développement Agricoles (CORAF/WECARD) regroupe actuellement les Systèmes Nationaux de Recherche Agricole (SNRA) de 23 pays de l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre, à savoir : Bénin, Burkina Faso, Cameroun, Cap-Vert, République Centrafricaine, Tchad, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, République Démocratique du Congo, Gabon, Gambie, Ghana, Guinée, Guinée-Bissau, Libéria, Mali, Mauritanie, Niger, Nigéria, Sao Tomé et Principe, Sénégal, Sierra Léone et Togo. La Vision du CORAF/WECARD (www.coraf.org) est de contribuer à “une réduction durable de la pauvreté et de l’insécurité alimentaire en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre par une augmentation de la croissance économique induite par l’agriculture et une amélioration durable des principaux aspects du système de recherche agricole” La Mission est de parvenir à une “amélioration durable de la productivité, de la compétitivité et des marchés agricoles en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre par la satisfaction des demandes principales adressées au système de recherche de la sous-région par les groupes cibles”. Le CORAF / WECARD recrute un candidat hautement qualifié pour le poste de Spécialiste en Suivi-Evaluation. Les candidats devront être des ressortissants des pays dont les Systèmes Nationaux de Recherche Agricole (SNRA) sont membres du CORAF/WECARD. Le poste est basé à Dakar, Sénégal. Specialiste en Suivi-Evaluation Le Spécialiste en Suivi-Evaluation sera placé sous l’autorité du Directeur de la Recherche et de l’Innovation et sous la supervision directe du Gestionnaire du Programme Partenariat pour la Recherche, l’Education et le Développement Agricoles (PAIRED) en vue d’assurer l’atteinte des objectifs dudit Programme. Le Spécialiste en Suivi Evaluation aura comme principales responsabilités de :- Développer des approches, procédures et outils de S&E adéquats pour suivre la performance et les impacts des programmes coordonnés par le CORAF/WECARD à travers la sous-région et au-delà ;
- Elaborer et mettre en œuvre des structures de suivi-évaluation appropriées, y compris la conception et la gestion du système de S&E au niveau des pays et des partenaires, la préparation des fiches d’indicateurs de référence, les plans de suivi du rendement (PSR), les outils de collecte de données ; les mécanismes de suivi des performances des indicateurs, les évaluations de la qualité des données et d'autres outils et instruments clés liées au S&E ;
- Concevoir des études de base et de référence pour recueillir des informations sur les indicateurs de performance et les résultats au début des programmes coordonnés par l'Organisation ;
- Faciliter les évaluations à mi-parcours et évaluations finales selon les nécessités ;
- Elaborer des rapports trimestriels, semestriels et annuels et être impliqué dans le développement de bulletins périodiques, lettres d’informations et les succès stories sur le rendement des programmes du CORAF/WECARD ;
- Concevoir et coordonner les programmes de renforcement des capacités sur les S&E pour le Secrétariat Exécutif du CORAF/WECARD et les partenaires du programme afin de suivre et gérer la performance des programmes de façon efficace ;
- Fournir une expertise technique et analytique sur tous les sujets liés au suivi-évaluation du programme et organiser des révisions annuelles des programmes qui peuvent être nécessaires ;
- En collaboration avec les gestionnaires de programme, veiller à ce que tous les programmes aient des programmes de gestion du rendement (PGR) à jour et des lignes directrices de S&E en place ;
- Veiller à ce que les systèmes de suivi à élaborer soit fonctionnels et mis en œuvre correctement et que les équipes de projet et les partenaires nationaux fassent des rapports précis des résultats ;
- Apporter un soutien de contrôle de qualité pour tous les aspects de S&E intégrés dans le Rapport de performance du CORAF/WECARD (s’assurer de l'exactitude de données fournies, des objectifs fixés, de la description des indicateurs, de la rédaction de rapports, etc.) ;
- Appuyer la gestion de bases de données appropriées sur les activités et s’assurer que les données respectent les normes standard de qualité pour les rapports avec les justificatifs appropriés ;
- Suivre l’impact sur le genre et l’environnement de toutes les actions dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre du PAIRED ;
- Accomplir d'autres tâches de S&E et de rapportage qui peuvent être demandées par la Direction du CORAF/WECARD.
- Développer et maintenir des relations solides avec les acteurs de la production et du commerce des intrants agricoles – aux niveaux individuel et organisationnel ;
- Faciliter la communication entre les unités régionales et nationales de coordination, par le biais de réunions, de contacts réguliers et d'utilisation des technologies de l’information.
- Gérer les interactions quotidiennes avec les intervenants des intrants agricoles et fournir les informations appropriées au moment opportun ;
- Développer, en collaboration avec les Unités de communication et de planification, de suivi & évaluation, au Secrétariat Exécutif du CORAF/WECARD, des outils appropriés (par exemple, le site Web et les médias), afin de faciliter le partage d'information avec les parties prenantes.
- Faciliter la planification, le suivi, l'évaluation et l'analyse d'impact du programme de production, de marketing et d'utilisation des intrants agricoles ;
- Suivre les progrès réalisés, tant au niveau du CORAF/WECARD qu'au niveau national, identifier et gérer les risques, pour garantir les succès de la mise en œuvre ;
- Soutenir la préparation des activités de reportage et d’archivage du programme ;
- Effectuer toute autre tâche connexe qui peut être demandée par la hiérarchie ;
- Etre titulaire d'un diplôme d'études supérieures (DEA, DESS ou équivalent) en économie agricole, agronomie, évaluation du développement, suivi-évaluation, développement international, statistique ou domaines connexes ;
- Avoir au moins 10 années d'expérience à un poste de chargé de Suivi-Evaluation dans une organisation de développement, une ONG internationale, une organisation de bailleurs de fonds ou une organisation/institution réputée, œuvrant dans les domaines essentiels de transfert des technologies agricoles, de la sécurité alimentaire, de l'agriculture, de l'économie de la chaîne de valeur agricole ;
- Avoir une bonne connaissance du système de recherche et de vulgarisation agricole dans la sous-région Afrique de l'Ouest en particulier dans les systèmes de technologie de sécurité alimentaire et de l'agriculture ;
- Justifier d’une excellente connaissance des approches en suivi-évaluation, y compris le développement de systèmes de gestion du rendement ; les logiciels de S&E ; les instruments de collecte de données ; la gestion d'une grande base de données touchant une variété de programmes et de parties prenantes ;
- Avoir une bonne maîtrise des outils utilisés par l’USAID pour le suivi et l’évaluation de performances ;
- Disposer de bonnes aptitudes interpersonnelles avec la capacité de travailler dans une équipe multidisciplinaire et dans un environnement multiculturel, et à beaucoup voyager dans la sous-région Afrique de l'Ouest,
- Disposer de bonnes compétences en communication orale et écrite, y compris la rédaction de documents scientifiques et autres documents généraux ;
- Etre proactif (ve) et bien organisé(e), avec de solides capacités en planification et résolution de problèmes ;
- Etre capable d’écrire et de communiquer en français et en anglais.
- Développer et maintenir de solides relations avec les spécialistes de S&E au niveau du Secrétariat Exécutif du CORAF/WECARD et les coordonnateurs nationaux dans les pays et/ou aux niveaux institutionnels.
- Faciliter la communication entre les unités de coordination nationales et points focaux institutionnels à travers des réunions, des contacts réguliers et en utilisant des outils de communication.
- Elaborer en collaboration avec le CORAF/WECARD et les unités de communication nationale, des outils de communication appropriés (par exemple, le site Web et les médias), pour faciliter le partage d'informations avec les parties prenantes ;
- Superviser la planification, la structuration, l'évaluation et les rapports des réunions des grands programmes.
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER AND BROADEN YOUR EXPERTISE WHILE MAKING A TANGIBLE CONTRIBUTION TO BETTERING THE LIVELIHOODS OF POOR AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE
The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD) was founded in 1987. CORAF/WECARD (www.coraf.org ) is composed of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) of 23 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea- Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tomé et Principe Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Vision of CORAF/WECARD is “a sustainable reduction in poverty and food insecurity in WCA through an increase in agricultural-led economic growth and sustainable improvement of key aspects of the agricultural research system”. Its mission is to ensure “a sustainable improvement of the competitiveness, productivity and markets of the agricultural system of West and Central Africa by meeting the major demands of target groups of the sub-regional research system”. CORAF/WECARD is recruiting a highly skilled scientist for the position of Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist. Candidates will be citizens of a country which National Agricultural Research System (NARS) is member of CORAF/WECARD.The position is based in Dakar, Sénégal. Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be under the authority of CORAF/WECARD Director of Research and Innovation and report to the Program Manager of the Partnership for Agricultural Research, Education and Development (PAIRED) Program towards the achievement of its objectives. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for the following tasks: Key Responsibilities Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:- Develop sound M&E approaches, procedures and tools to track performance and impacts of programs coordinated by CORAF/WECARD across the sub-region and beyond;
- Develop and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation structures, including Country and Partner level M&E system design and management, preparation of indicator reference sheets, Performance Monitoring Plans (PMP), data collection tools; performance indicator tracking mechanisms; data quality assessments and other key M&E-related tools and instruments;
- Design baseline and reference studies to collect information on performance indicators and outcomes at the start of programs coordinated by the Organization;
- Facilitate mid-term assessments and final evaluations when appropriate;
- Develop quarterly, half year and annual reports, and be involved in the development of periodic bulletins, newsletters and success stories on the performance of CORAF/WECARD programs;
- Design and coordinate capacity strengthening programs on M&E for CORAF/WECARD Secretariat and program partners to effectively track and manage performance of programs;
- Provide technical and analytical expertise on all subjects related to program monitoring and evaluation and organize annual program reviews as may be needed;
- In conjunction with Program Managers, ensure that all programs have up to date Performance Management Plans (PMPs) and M&E Guidelines in place;
- Ensure that tracking systems to be developed are functioning and implemented properly and that Project teams and National Partners are accurately reporting on results;
- Provide quality control support for all aspects of M&E included in CORAF/WECARD’s Performance Report (ensuring accuracy in data reported, targets established, indicator description, report editing, etc);
- Support in the management of appropriate database on activities and ensure data is of high and standard quality for reporting with appropriate documentary evidences;
- Monitor Gender and environmental impact of all actions under the PAIRED;
- Conduct other M&E and reporting tasks as may be requested by Management of CORAF/WECARD.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with agri-inputs production and marketing stakeholders – at the individual and organizational levels;
- Facilitate communication between the Regional and the National Coordinating Units, through meetings, regular contacts and using communication tools;
- Manage daily interactions with agri-inputs stakeholders and provide timely and appropriate information as needed;
- Develop, in collaboration with the Communication and the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Units at the CORAF/WECARD Executive Secretariat, appropriate tools (e.g., Website and Media), to facilitate information sharing with stakeholders.
- Facilitate Program planning, monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment relating to agri-inputs production, marketing and use;
- Monitor progress towards results, both at CORAF/WECARD and national levels, identify and manage risks to ensure progress of implementation;
- Support the preparation of Programme reporting and archiving;
- Perform any other related duties as may be requested by the Management.
- Holder of a post-graduate degree (DEA, DESS or equivalent) in Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Development Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, International Development, Statistics or related subjects;
- At least 10 years of experience in the position of Monitoring and Evaluation in a development organization, an international NGO, donor organization or a reputable organization/institution working in core areas of agricultural technology transfer, food security, agriculture, economics of agricultural value chain;
- Good knowledge in the agricultural research and extension system in the West Africa sub-region particularly in food security and agriculture technology systems;
- Demonstrate sound and excellent knowledge in Monitoring and Evaluation approaches including the development of performance management systems; M&E software; data capturing instruments; management of huge database cutting across a variety of programs and stakeholders;
- Be familiar with USAID instruments for performance monitoring and evaluation;
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and a multi-cultural environment, and to travel extensively within the West Africa sub-region;
- Good oral and communication skills, including writing and editing of scientific and other general literature materials;
- Proactive and well-organised, with good planning and problem-solving abilities;
- Be able to communicate and write effectively in English and French.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with M&E Specialists at the CORAF/WECARD Secretariat and National Coordinators at the country and/or institutional levels;
- Facilitate communication between the National Coordinating Units and Institutional Focal Persons, through meetings, regular contacts and using communication tools;
- Develop, in collaboration with the CORAF/WECARD and the National Communication Units the use of appropriate communication tools (e.g., Web Site and Media), to facilitate information sharing with stakeholders;
- Oversee planning, structuring, evaluation and reporting of major program meetings.
JOUER UN ROLE CRUCIAL AU SEIN DU CORAF/WECARD POUR REDUIRE LA PAUVRETE ET L’INSECURITE ALIMENTAIRE
Le Conseil Ouest et Centre Africain pour la Recherche et le Développement Agricoles (CORAF/WECARD) regroupe actuellement les Systèmes Nationaux de Recherche Agricole (SNRA) de 23 pays de l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre, à savoir : Bénin, Burkina Faso, Cameroun, Cap-Vert, République Centrafricaine, Tchad, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, République Démocratique du Congo, Gabon, Gambie, Ghana, Guinée, Guinée-Bissau, Libéria, Mali, Mauritanie, Niger, Nigéria, Sao Tomé et Principe, Sénégal, Sierra Léone et Togo. La Vision du CORAF/WECARD (www.coraf.org) est de contribuer à “une réduction durable de la pauvreté et de l’insécurité alimentaire en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre par une augmentation de la croissance économique induite par l’agriculture et une amélioration durable des principaux aspects du système de recherche agricole” La Mission est de parvenir à une “amélioration durable de la productivité, de la compétitivité et des marchés agricoles en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre par la satisfaction des demandes principales adressées au système de recherche de la sous-région par les groupes cibles”. Le CORAF / WECARD recrute un candidat hautement qualifié pour le poste d’Expert en Développement d’Intrants Agricoles. Les candidats devront être des ressortissants des pays dont les Systèmes Nationaux de Recherche Agricole (SNRA) sont membres du CORAF/WECARD. Le poste est basé à Dakar, Sénégal. Expert en Développement d’Intrants Agricoles Placé sous l’autorité du Directeur de la Recherche et de l’Innovation du CORAF/WECARD, l’Expert en Développement d’Intrants Agricoles travaillera en étroite collaboration avec l’équipe du « Partenariat pour la Recherche, l’Education et le Développement Agricoles » (PREDA/PAIRED) pour l’atteinte de ses résultats. Les responsabilités spécifiques incluront, mais sans être limitées, aux aspects ci-après : Sous-composante 1 : Mettre en place une Alliance pour une industrie des intrants agricoles en Afrique de l’Ouest :- En collaboration avec IFDC et AGRA, soutenir la mise en place d'une Alliance pour une industrie régionale des intrants agricoles qui fusionne l'Alliance pour une industrie semencière en Afrique de l'Ouest (ASIWA) et l'Association Ouest-africaine des engrais (WAFA) et élargir la sphère des adhésions;
- Développer un système de gouvernance et renforcer les capacités des gestionnaires du système;
- Superviser le fonctionnement d’une plateforme électronique durable pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest (www.wasix.net), pour l'échange d'informations et le marketing des intrants agricoles.
- Renforcer les capacités des Etats membres à mettre en œuvre les réglementations régionales sur les intrants agricoles – en collaboration avec l'IFDC et le CILSS;
- Promouvoir les droits de propriété intellectuelle (DPI) et soutenir les méthodes de plaidoyer pour un mécanisme de financement durable, en vue de la mise en œuvre des politiques régionales en matière d’intrants agricoles;
- Développer un mécanisme régional pour une mise en œuvre efficace des politiques en matière d’intrants agricoles et soutenir la création d'un environnement favorable à une réaction rapide dans la gestion des crises;
- Faciliter un mécanisme durable de production, d’approvisionnement en intrants agricoles et promouvoir l’utilisation de l’outil de planification prévisionnelle de la demande en intrants agricoles;
- Intégrer les intrants agricoles de qualité dans les chaînes de valeur et promouvoir l’utilisation de types d’emballage innovants pour susciter la demande;
- Renforcer le système de production semencière par les organisations de producteurs.
- Soutenir les associations régionales d’intrants agricoles à développer des plans durables de mobilisation des ressources et des partenariats avec des compagnies multinationales;
- Faire un plaidoyer pour la libéralisation de la production de semences de base par le secteur privé et promouvoir des modèles de gestion des affaires en matière d’intrants agricoles et d’accès au financement;
- Renforcer les capacités organisationnelles des associations du secteur privé, y compris les organisations de producteurs, etc.
- Coordonner la planification stratégique ainsi que l'allocation des ressources financières et la gestion des activités techniques ;
- Développer et maintenir des relations solides avec les acteurs de la production et du commerce des intrants agricoles – aux niveaux individuel et organisationnel ;
- Faciliter la communication entre les unités régionales et nationales de coordination, par le biais de réunions, de contacts réguliers et d'utilisation des technologies de l’information et de la communication.
- Gérer les interactions quotidiennes avec les intervenants aux systèmes des intrants agricoles et fournir les informations appropriées au moment opportun ;
- Développer, en collaboration avec les Unités de communication, de planification, de suivi & évaluation, au Secrétariat Exécutif du CORAF/WECARD, des outils appropriés (par exemple, le site Web et les médias), afin de faciliter le partage d'information avec les parties prenantes.
- Coordonner la planification, la structuration, l’évaluation et le rapportage des rencontres majeures sur la production, l’approvisionnement et l’utilisation des semences et fertilisants.
- Faciliter la planification, le suivi, l’évaluation et l’étude d’impact du programme relatif à la production, la commercialisation et l’utilisation des semences ;
- Faire le suivi des progrès réalisés, à travers les résultats obtenus aussi bien au niveau du CORAF/WECARD qu’au niveau national, pour l’identification et la gestion des risques de façon à assurer une bonne progression dans la mise en œuvre ;
- Soutenir la préparation des rapports du programme et de l’archivage ;
- Réaliser toute autre tâche qui serait demandée par la Hiérarchie.
- Etre titulaire d’au moins, un Master en Agri-Business, en Politique des Intrants Agricoles, en Amélioration des plantes, en Technologies des Semences, en Agro-économie ou en tout autre domaine connexe;
- voir des connaissances avérées sur les systèmes de gestion des affaires dans le domaine des intrants agricoles en Afrique de l’Ouest et avoir travaillé durant 5 ans, au moins, dans le secteur agricole, notamment dans la production et la commercialisation des intrants agricoles des cultures vivrières majeures en Afrique de l’Ouest;
- Avoir des connaissances avérées sur les réglementations régionales de la CEDEAO portant Harmonisation des règles régissant le Contrôle de Qualité, la Certification et la Commercialisation des Semences et des Engrais dans l’espace CEDEAO-UEMOA-CILSS, pour accompagner l’approche « paquets technologiques »;
- Avoir une expérience avérée en matière de renforcement des capacités des PMEs, des associations nationales et régionales et des compagnies internationales, en matière d’entrepreneuriat dans le domaine des intrants agricoles, pour promouvoir l’approche holistique d’adoption de « paquets technologiques »;
- Disposer d’aptitude à mettre en place des plateformes régionales et nationales (Comités, Alliances, Fora et Plateformes d’Innovation), pour promouvoir l’approche chaîne de valeur intrants agricoles et réduire l’écart de la demande non-couverte;
- Etre capable de travailler, coordonner et inspirer des équipes pluridisciplinaires et multiculturelles dans un environnement multipartenaire, et d’engager des discussions politiques à tous les niveaux avec les clients;
- Disposer d’aptitudes pour faciliter le développement de connaissances et la gestion axée sur les résultats dans le contexte de l’agenda du CORAF/WECARD;
- Etre capable de représenter le CORAF/WECARD dans les consultations gouvernementales avec les partenaires multilatéraux et bilatéraux et la société civile;
- Etre capable de contribuer au maintien d’un excellent environnement de travail à l’interne et à l’externe;
- Avoir la capacité et la volonté de voyager intensément à travers la sous-région et à l’international;
- Etre capable d’écrire et de communiquer en français et en anglais ;
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER AND BROADEN YOUR EXPERTISE WHILE MAKING A TANGIBLE CONTRIBUTION TO BETTERING THE LIVELIHOODS OF POOR AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE
The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD) was founded in 1987. CORAF/WECARD (www.coraf.org ) is composed of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) of 23 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea- Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tomé et Principe Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The Vision of CORAF/WECARD is “a sustainable reduction in poverty and food insecurity in WCA through an increase in agricultural-led economic growth and sustainable improvement of key aspects of the agricultural research system”. Its mission is to ensure “a sustainable improvement of the competitiveness, productivity and markets of the agricultural system of West and Central Africa by meeting the major demands of target groups of the sub-regional research system”. CORAF/WECARD is recruiting a highly skilled scientist for the position of Senior Agri-Input Expert. Candidates will be citizens of a country which National Agricultural Research System (NARS) is member of CORAF/WECARD. The position is based in Dakar, Sénégal. Senior Agri-Input Expert The Agri-Input Development Expert will be under the authority of CORAF/WECARD Director of Research and Innovation and will work closely with the Partnership for Agricultural Research, Education and Development (PAIRED) team towards the achievement of its objectives. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Key Responsibilities Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Area 1: Establish the Alliance for Agri-Input Industry in West Africa- In collaboration with IFDC and AGRA, support the establishment of an Alliance for Agri-Input Industry by merging the Alliance for Seed Industry in West Africa (ASIWA) and the West Africa Fertilizer Association (WAFA) and broadening membership;
- Develop governance system and strengthen capacities for the agri-input alliance governance members;
- Oversee the functioning of a viable West Africa agri-input electronic platform (www.wasix.net) for information exchange and agri-input marketing.
- Strengthen capacities of Member States in implementation of the regional agri-inputs regulations – in collaboration with IFDC and CILSS;
- Promote Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and support advocacy approaches for sustainable funding mechanism for the implementation of agri-input policies;
- Develop region-wide mechanism for effective implementation of agri-input sector policies and support the creation of an enabling environment for rapid response to crisis management.
- Facilitate sustainable agri-input production and supply mechanisms and promote the use of the agri-input demand forecasting tool;
- Integrate quality agri-inputs in commodity value chains and promote innovative agri-input packaging to drive demand;
- Strengthen farmer-led seed production systems.
- Assist the regional agri-input associations to develop sustainable resource mobilization plans and developing partnerships with multi-national companies;
- Advocate for liberalization of foundation seed production by the private sector and promoting models for agri-input business management and access to finance;
- Strengthen the organizational capacities of the private sector associations (including producers’ organizations (POs).
- Coordinate strategic planning as well as financial resource allocation and management of technical activities;
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with agri-input production and marketing stakeholders – at the individual and organizational levels;
- Facilitate communication between the Regional and the National Coordinating Units, through meetings, regular contacts and using communication tools;
- Manage daily interactions with agri-input stakeholders and provide timely and appropriate information as needed;
- In collaboration with the Communication and the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Units at the CORAF/WECARD Executive Secretariat, develop appropriate tools (e.g., Website and Media), to facilitate information sharing with stakeholders;
- Oversee planning, structuring, evaluation and reporting of major program meetings relating to seed and fertilizer production, supply and use.
- Facilitate Program planning, monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment relating to agri-inputs production, marketing and use;
- Monitor progress towards results, both at CORAF/WECARD and national levels, identify and manage risks to ensure progress of implementation;
- Support the preparation of Programme reporting and archiving.
- Have at least an M.Sc. Degree in Agri-Business, Agri-Input Policy, Seed Technology, Plant Breeding, Agric. Economics or related subject;
- Have extensive knowledge in agri-input business systems in West Africa, having worked for, at least, 5 years in the agricultural sector with focus on the agri-input production and marketing of the major food commodities;
- Have ability to promote the ECOWAS Regulations on the Harmonization of Rules Governing Quality Control, Certification and Marketing of Seeds and Seedlings, and Quality Control of Fertilizers in the ECOWAS-UEMOA-CILSS Region, to accompany the package approach;
- Have extensive knowledge for building business entrepreneurship capacities of the private sector SMEs, National and Regional Agri-Inputs Associations, and international agri-input companies, to promote a holistic approach in promoting the adoption of agri-inputs, as a package;
- Have extensive knowledge for establishing national and regional platforms (Committees, Alliances, Fora and Innovation Platforms), to promote agri-input value chain approaches and to bridge the demand gap;
- Be able to work with, coordinate and inspire multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in a multi-partner environment, and to engage in both local and high level policy dialogue with clients;
- Have strong capacities to facilitate knowledge building and results-based management within the context of CORAF/WECARD agenda;
- Be able to represent CORAF/WECARD in consultations with governments, multilateral and bilateral partners, and civil society;
- Be able to contribute to maintaining constructive working environment and excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Have capacity and willingness to travel extensively within the sub-region and internationally;
- Be able to communicate and write effectively in English and French.
