AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A CGIAR CROSS-COMMODITY PLATFORM THAT AIMS TO MODERNIZE BREEDING PROGRAMS, TARGETING THE DEVELOPING WORLD FOR GREATER IMPACT ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, AND DEVELOPMENT

 The CGIAR Excellence in Breeding Platform (EiB) (www.excellenceinbreeding.org) is a cross-commodity platform that supports the modernization of breeding programs targeting Africa, Asia, and Latin America for greater impact on food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation and development. By providing important outcomes to under-resourced peoples, the CGIAR centers help realize the founding mission of the CGIAR system – they target low-and-middle-income countries for greater impact on food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation and development. The Platform is part of the new CGIAR portfolio of research programs and platforms (www.cgiar.org/our-strategy), and is led by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries (www.cimmyt.org). Quality Health Safety Environment (HSE) System Lead The CGIAR Excellence in Breeding Platform (EiB) is recruiting a HSE / Quality system leader to help developing world breeders achieve higher rates of genetic gain and extract maximum value from new and proven technologies. The EiB HSE / Quality system lead will coordinate the development of CGIAR / EiB quality management system with the ultimate goal to support CGIAR Breeding programs and national agriculture research system (NARS) to harmonize standard operation procedures (SOPs). He/she will also provide support to deploy the health and safety culture. The successful candidate will be a HSE / Quality system lead with strong communication skills, capable of defining and implementing the short, mid and long term CGIAR quality system strategy for EiB breeding programs partners. The EiB HSE / Quality system lead will need to work close with breeding programs’ operation leaders to define implementation plans, and support them during implementation phase. He/she will need to review SOPs and improve them when necessary. The candidate should not only have capacity to organize a structure, but also be open to spending significant time reading and reviewing protocols. EiB is headquartered at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), with access to state-of-the art facilities at one of the largest CGIAR centers and well-connected with among the 14 sister centers, all known for their high impact on agriculture in developing countries. EiB draws from innovations in CGIAR centers, advanced research institutes and the private sector, providing access to cutting-edge tools, services and best practices, application-oriented training and practical advice. The position will be based at one of the CGIAR’s global hubs and will involve significant international travel. He/she will report to EiB Breeding Operation and Phenotyping module leader. Specific duties: The EiB HSE/Quality system lead will:

• Develop EiB Quality management system strategy for Breeding Program Partners
• Develop the EIB Quality management system implementation roadmap.
• Coordinating with CGIAR breeding operation leaders the prioritization and implementation plan to guarantee that all SOPs will be adopted.
• Develop the system to harmonize SOPs across CGIAR breeding programs.
• Identify missing SOPs and define the plan to fill the gap.
• Coordinate with Risk Management Units the promotion of HSE culture.

Required academic qualifications, skills, and attributes:

• Bachelor in agronomy or related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Quality and HSE Management.
• Proven experience in implementing or managing quality management systems.
• Relevant global experience in agriculture sector.
• MBA will be viewed favorably.
• Project management skills will be viewed favorably.
• Good reporting and communication skills (in English).
• A team player with strong interpersonal communication skills, able to work in a multicultural environment with leadership skills.

EiB offers:

• A great opportunity for technical and professional development by teaming up with a wide range of experts from CGIAR, NARS and private industry.
• Competitive compensation comparable to private industry, including attractive benefits and excellent career opportunities in an international organization.
• World-class medical insurance coverage (including dependents), among other benefits.
• A friendly, humble environment full of people passionate for what they do and interested in helping people around the world.

EiB seeks candidates who embrace diversity in the broadest sense. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CGIAR has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names, and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to Ms. Auree de Carbon by email at: adecarbon@carrhure.com no later than 23th of February at 18:00 CET. Please indicate in the ‘Subject’ of the email the title ‘application for the post of ‘Quality Health Safety Environment (HSE) System Lead’. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for  

AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A CGIAR CROSS-COMMODITY PLATFORM THAT AIMS TO MODERNIZE BREEDING PROGRAMS, TARGETING THE DEVELOPING WORLD FOR GREATER IMPACT ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, AND DEVELOPMENT

 The CGIAR Excellence in Breeding Platform (EiB) (www.excellenceinbreeding.org) is a cross-commodity platform that supports the modernization of breeding programs targeting Africa, Asia, and Latin America for greater impact on food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation and development. By providing important outcomes to under-resourced peoples, the CGIAR centers help realize the founding mission of the CGIAR system – they target low-and-middle-income countries for greater impact on food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation and development. The Platform is part of the new CGIAR portfolio of research programs and platforms (www.cgiar.org/our-strategy), and is led by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries (www.cimmyt.org). End Use Quality and Nutrition Phenotyping Coordinator The CGIAR Excellence in Breeding Platform (EiB) is recruiting an End Use Quality and Nutrition Phenotyping Coordinator to help developing world breeders achieve higher rates of genetic gain and extract maximum value from new and proven technologies. The End Use Quality and Nutrition Phenotyping Coordinator will coordinate the development of a CGIAR/EiB quality and nutrition phenotyping strategy, a set of common standards and an updated set of providers of common services. His/her priority goal is to guarantee that CGIAR and NARS breeding programs will have access to high quality, cost effective and standardized services for phenotyping of quality and nutritional traits. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, capable of working with EiB breeding program partners to advise, define and implement short, mid and long term CGIAR quality and nutrition phenotyping solutions at best prices. The position will need to work closely with breeding programs in defined priority traits by EiB Product Development and Breeding Scheme Optimization modules. They will arrange cost efficient service providers and develop logistic and quality assurance protocols. He/she will need to work closely with breeding leaders to guarantee that breeding programs access the offered service with a positive cost benefit analysis. EiB is headquartered at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), with access to state-of-the art facilities at one of the largest CGIAR centers and well-connected among the 14 sister centers, all known for their high impact on agriculture in developing countries. EiB draws from innovations in CGIAR centers, advanced research institutes and the private sector, providing access to cutting-edge tools, services and best practices, application-oriented training and practical advice. The position will be based at CIMMYT office in Nairobi, Kenya. It will involve significant international travel. He/she will report to EiB Breeding Operation and Phenotyping module leader. Specific duties: The EiB End Use Quality and Nutrition Phenotyping Coordinator will:

• Develop the End Use Quality and Nutrition Phenotyping Platform for CGIAR and NARS breeding programs. This will include:
  • Service providers – Identifying key service providers (labs) with regional and global scope that provide the most economical prices at highest quality
  • Quality assurance protocols – Assuring that the assays and protocols adopted by the defined service provider meet the needs of breeding programs, meet a defined set of minimum QC criteria, produce interchangeable reliable results according with standard protocols defined at world level, and are cost effective and time efficient.
  • Breeding team logistic protocols – Defining, with the support of breeding, biometrics and breeding informatics teams, logistic protocols from the field to the lab, considering sampling strategies, sample tracing, phytosanitary and other relevant needs according with already standardized and country approved protocols.
  • Data sharing sampling protocols – Assuring that information and data flow between breeding programs and labs is efficient and effective, following proper channels of communications to reduce errors and lead time.
  • Legal agreements – where needed, liaise with CGIAR institutional procurement and legal bodies to support the development of framework agreements for service provision.
• Develop business cases for service adoption.
• Create, in partnership with the EiB communication team, relevant communication materials including website content, training resources and adoption campaign content.

Required academic qualifications, skills, and attributes:

• Bachelor in agronomy, food science, chemistry, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience coordinating appropriate, efficient and effective analytical services.
• Demonstrated experience of defining and monitoring standards and KPIs.
• Proven, in-depth understanding of quality and nutritional phenotyping.
• Experience in business case development and presentation.
• Experience working with diverse multidisciplinary teams, particularly in the African continent context.

EiB offers:

• A great opportunity for technical and professional development by teaming up with a wide range of experts from CGIAR, NARS and private industry.
• Competitive compensation comparable to private industry, including attractive benefits and excellent career opportunities in an international organization.
• World-class medical insurance coverage (including dependents), among other benefits.
• A friendly, humble environment full of people passionate for what they do and interested in helping people around the world.

EiB seeks candidates who embrace diversity in the broadest sense. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CGIAR has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names, and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to Ms. Auree de Carbon by email at: adecarbon@carrhure.com no later than 23th of February at 18:00 CET. Please indicate in the ‘Subject’ of the email the title ‘application for the post of ‘End-Use Quality and Nutrition Phenotyping Coordinator’. The deadline has been extended until March 12th. If you have already applied, you don't need to resend your candidature.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY TEAMING UP WITH A RANGE OF EXPERTS FROM CGIAR, NARS, AND THE PRIVATE INDUSTRY The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is the global leader in publicly-funded maize and wheat research and related farming systems. CIMMYT works with hundreds of partners throughout the developing world to sustainably increase the productivity of maize and wheat cropping systems, thus improving global food security and reducing poverty. CIMMYT is a member of the CGIAR System and leads the CGIAR Research Programs on Maize and Wheat and the Excellence in Breeding Platform. The CGIAR Excellence in Breeding Platform (www.excellenceinbreeding.org) is a cross-commodity platform that supports the modernization of breeding programs targeting Africa, Asia, and Latin America for greater impact on food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation and development. The Platform is part of the new CGIAR portfolio of research programs and platforms (www.cgiar.org/our-strategy) and is led by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, a not-for-profit research, and training organization with partners in over 100 countries (www.cimmyt.org). EiB draws from innovations in CGIAR centers, advanced research institutes, and the private sector, providing access to cutting-edge tools, services and best practices, application-oriented training, and practical advice. Mechanization Support Specialist – Asia The EiB Mechanization Support Specialist will support CGIAR and national agriculture research system (NARS) Institutions to develop and implement mechanization plans for their breeding programs, including acquisition and maintenance strategies. He/She will report to the EiB Breeding Operations and Phenotyping lead and work in collaboration with other EiB staff and consultants. The successful candidate will be a mechanization specialist with strong communication skills, capable of providing technical recommendations and supporting the implementation of mechanization and automation techniques across a range of different organizations and crops in western Africa. The Mechanization Support Specialist will also be accountable for proposing and managing a mechanization network within the region. They will need to understand the demand and capacity across centers and manage the communication between centers to guarantee that all centers will have access to mechanization, offered as a service, reducing so the overall capital cost across the system of breeding programs. The position will be based in West Africa (tentatively The Philippines or Inda) depending on operational needs and established partnerships with CGIAR sister research centers. It will involve significant international travel within the region. Specific duties include:

• Develop machinery inventories;
• Develop machinery acquisition plans;
• Develop business cases for mechanization and process automation;
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures;
• Develop a list of local/ regional /global vendors for critical equipment and services (shared across EiB members);
• Develop metrics and KPIs for monitoring the adoption of mechanized and automated solutions and for maintenance of machinery.

  Candidate Profile We are seeking for mechanization experts with the following:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, or related field
• MBA and project management skills are considered favorably
• Relevant global experience in the agriculture sector.
• Familiar with operations in large breeding pipelines.
• In-depth understanding of soil preparation equipment, irrigation, tractors, planters and planting solutions, harvesters and harvesting solutions( including dryers), GPS, sprayers, seed process equipment, seed storage options (cold rooms, packaging, etc.), and digitizing nursery and trial processes (packet printers, plot tags, labels, etc.)
• Experience with managing machine maintenance process (protocols, logistics, labor, costs, etc.).
• In-depth understanding of the agricultural machinery market within the region (vendors, service providers, etc.).
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills in English (French will be considered favorably)
• Able to work in a multicultural environment with leadership skills.

The selected candidate must exhibit competencies in Communication, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, and Teamwork and Client Orientation. The position is for an initial fixed term of three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment. Additional information: EiB seeks candidates who embrace diversity in the broadest sense. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CGIAR has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply. CIMMYT also offers excellent career opportunities in an international organization with a friendly and humble environment full of people passionate about what they do and interested in helping people around the world. Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names, and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to Ms. Auree de Carbon by email at: adecarbon@carrhure.com no later than 23^rd of February at 18:00 CET. Please indicate in the ‘Subject’ of the email the title ‘application for the post of ‘Mechanization Support Specialist – Asia.  

AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A CGIAR CROSS-COMMODITY PLATFORM THAT AIMS TO MODERNIZE BREEDING PROGRAMS, TARGETING THE DEVELOPING WORLD FOR GREATER IMPACT ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, AND DEVELOPMENT

 

The CGIAR Excellence in Breeding Platform (EiB) (www.excellenceinbreeding.org) is a cross-commodity platform that supports the modernization of breeding programs targeting Africa, Asia, and Latin America for greater impact on food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation and development. By providing important outcomes to under-resourced peoples, the CGIAR centers help realize the founding mission of the CGIAR system – they target low-and-middle-income countries for greater impact on food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation and development. The Platform is part of the new CGIAR portfolio of research programs and platforms (www.cgiar.org/our-strategy), and is led by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries (www.cimmyt.org). Digital Phenotyping Coordinator The CGIAR Excellence in Breeding Platform (EiB) is recruiting a Digital Phenotyping coordinator to help developing world breeders achieve higher rates of genetic gain and extract maximum value from new and proven technologies. EiB is a CGIAR cross-commodity platform that supports the modernization of breeding programs targeting Africa, Asia, and Latin America for greater impact on food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation and development. The EiB Digital Phenotyping coordinator will support CGIAR and national agriculture research system (NARS) institutions to deploy high throughput phenotyping tools. He/she will report to the EiB Breeding Operations and Phenotyping lead and work in collaboration with other EiB staff and consultants. The successful candidate will be a digital phenotyping coordinator with strong communication skills, capable of defining and implementing the short, mid and long term CGIAR digital phenotyping strategy for breeding. The digital phenotyping coordinator will be accountable for connecting vendors, breeding teams, and the data-focused Enterprise Breeding Management team to coordinate the adoption of defined tools and services. He/she will also need to connect with different CGIAR phenotyping/remote sensing and other research specialists to deploy technologies developed by them in breeding programs. As part of the deployment strategy, he/she will need to be connected with local authorities in different countries to guarantee that technology adoption will be in compliance with all the required regulations. EiB is headquartered at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), with access to state-of-the art facilities at one of the largest CGIAR centers and well-connected among the 14 sister centers, all known for their high impact on agriculture in developing countries. EiB draws from innovations in CGIAR centers, advanced research institutes and the private sector, providing access to cutting-edge tools, services and best practices, application-oriented training and practical advice. The position will be based at one of the CGIAR’s global hubs and will involve significant international travel. He/she will report to EiB Breeding Operation and Phenotyping module leader. Specific duties: The Digital Phenotyping Coordinator will work with CGIAR and NARS breeding team to:

• Develop a CGIAR Breeding Digital Phenotyping strategy
• Develop and implement a CGIAR Breeding Digital Phenotyping Roadmap
• Connect with CGIAR centers to review what has been developing, and to create a clear strategy on how to deploy developed solutions.
• Coordinate the deployment and monitoring of the adoption of high throughput phenotyping tools in a routine operation by CGIAR breeding programs.

Required academic qualifications, skills, and attributes:

• Bachelor in agronomy or related field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience on deploying digital phenotyping tools for breeding.
• Proven experience on remote sensing, image analysis, AI, or related area
• Relevant global experience in agriculture sector
• Project management skills will be viewed favorably.
• Good reporting and communication skills (in English)
• A team player with strong interpersonal communication skills, able to work in a multicultural environment with leadership skills.

EiB offers:

• A great opportunity for technical and professional development by teaming up with a wide range of experts from CGIAR, NARS and private industry.
• Competitive compensation comparable to private industry, including attractive benefits and excellent career opportunities in an international organization.
• World-class medical insurance coverage (including dependents), among other benefits.
• A friendly, humble environment full of people passionate for what they do and interested in helping people around the world.

EiB seeks candidates who embrace diversity in the broadest sense. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CGIAR has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names, and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to Ms. Auree de Carbon by email at: adecarbon@carrhure.com no later than 23^rd of February at 18:00 CET. Please indicate in the ‘Subject’ of the email the title ‘application for the post of ‘Digital Phenotyping Coordinator’. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.  

UNE OCCASION EXCEPTIONNELLE DE DEVENIR UN ACTEUR CLE DU CORAF POUR FAIRE DE LA RECHERCHE UN INSTRUMENT DE REDUCTION DE LA PAUVRETE ET DE L’INSECURITE ALIMENTAIRE   Le Conseil Ouest et Centre Africain pour la Recherche et le Développement Agricoles (CORAF) a été créé en 1987. Le CORAF (www.coraf.org) regroupe actuellement les Systèmes Nationaux de Recherche Agricole (SNRA) de 23 pays de l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre : 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 est un avenir où les populations et les communautés d’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre atteindront la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle et sont prospères. Sa Mission est de parvenir à une amélioration durable de la productivité, de la compétitivité et des marchés agricoles en AOC.   Le CORAF recrute un candidat hautement qualifié pour le poste de Directeur de la Recherche et de l'Innovation. Le poste est basé à Dakar, Sénégal.  

Directeur de la Recherche et de l’Innovation

Sous la supervision du Directeur Exécutif, Le Directeur de la Recherche et de l’Innovation devra contribuer à la planification et la mise en œuvre des Plans Stratégique et Opérationnel du CORAF. Il/Elle aura à diriger une équipe de chercheurs pour assurer de façon efficace et efficiente la coordination, l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre des programmes et initiatives du CORAF.   Les principales responsabilités du titulaire du poste sont les suivantes mais ne seront pas limitées à celles-ci :  

• Fournir une vision stratégique attractive et intégrée de tous les programmes et activités du CORAF ;
• Assurer un leadership dynamique, une vision et une stabilité pour l’identification et l’élaboration d’initiatives nouvelles dans un environnement en perpétuelle évolution ;
• Assurer la coordination et la mise en œuvre efficace des programmes et projets en vue de l’obtention de solutions d’envergure ;
• Elaborer et mettre en œuvre de solides plans, processus et systèmes opérationnels pour un fonctionnement adéquat de l’organisation, tout en assurant une revue continue et une évaluation des activités ;
• Appuyer le Directeur Exécutif, les Coordonnateurs de Programmes et Chefs de Projets dans l’identification et la promotion de synergies entre les interventions et l’élaboration de plans stratégiques intégrés entre les programmes et projets ;
• Appuyer le Directeur Exécutif, les Coordonnateurs de Programmes et Chefs de Projets pour s’assurer que tous les programmes du CORAF rendent fidèlement compte aussi bien au Conseil d’Administration, aux différentes parties prenantes du CORAF qu’aux partenaires au développement ;
• Collaborer étroitement avec le Directeur Exécutif, le Directeur des Services de Gestion, le Gestionnaire de la Communication et du Marketing et le Gestionnaire des Partenariats et Contrats pour élargir les soutiens et mobiliser des ressources additionnelles pour le CORAF par le biais de la sensibilisation publique, du plaidoyer, de la représentation et des négociations ;
• Rehausser l’image et accroître l’influence du CORAF auprès de la communauté de la recherche et du développement agricole en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre ;
• Renforcer les relations du CORAF avec toutes les Institutions partenaires y compris les Communautés Economiques Régionales, les Gouvernements, Organisations Nationales de Recherche Agricole, les Universités, les Centres du GCRAI et autres Instituts de Recherche Avancée, le secteur privé, les ONG et organisations paysannes ;
• Superviser la conception et le fonctionnement d’un système de suivi-évaluation permettant au CORAF et à ses parties prenantes de contrôler, apprendre et améliorer les stratégies et niveaux de performances organisationnelles ;
• Fournir un appui au Directeur Exécutif avec la transmission de rapports réguliers sur tous les aspects liés au fonctionnement des programmes du CORAF ;
• Exécuter toute autres tâche confiée par le Directeur Exécutif du CORAF.

 

Qualifications académiques, compétences et perspectives :   Le/la candidat (e) retenu(e) devra avoir les compétences suivantes :  

• Solides aptitudes en Leadership et en Gestion
  • Disposer d’une expérience significative en leadership et gestion avec des responsabilités croissantes acquises dans une organisation réputée évoluant au niveau du secteur privé, secteur public, dans des organisations internationales/ONG et/ou Universités ;
  • Capitaliser une expérience de travail au plan international dans au moins deux des trois zones agroécologiques d’intervention du CORAF (sahélienne, côtière et forestière) ;
  • Avoir une expérience relative à la conduite et à la gestion d’environnements organisationnels complexes et de mise en œuvre d’initiatives multi-acteurs ;
  • Etre doté d’excellentes capacités en création, gestion et renforcement de partenariats divers et stratégiques ;
  • Avoir une expérience de réussite avérée dans la mobilisation des ressources au niveau d’un réseau de partenaires au développement incluant les gouvernements, les fondations et le secteur privé ;
  • Avoir fait ses preuves en qualité de champion du changement dans un environnement international pour la mise en place et l’amélioration d’une culture organisationnelle, de l’efficacité, de l’efficience et de la responsabilité.

 

• Solide Expérience en Recherche-Développement
  • Etre titulaire d’un Doctorat ou d’un Diplôme équivalent en agriculture, économie agricole, gestion des ressources naturelles, vulgarisation agricole, éducation agricole ou tout autre domaine connexe ;
  • Avoir une expérience soutenue en matière de réalisations scientifiques et d’innovations ; une réputation avérée et une solide expérience de publication dans des magazines de haut niveau, revus par des pairs ainsi qu’une expérience en Recherche-Développement appliquée au partenariat public/privé ;
  • Avoir une expérience dans l’application de résultats de la recherche aux pays en développement, plus spécifiquement une expérience de promotion de la réduction de la pauvreté, d’appui à la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle serait un atout ;
  • Disposer de connaissances avérées dans le domaine du développement agricole en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre ;
  • Avoir une parfaite connaissance des concepts économiques généralement utilisés dans le domaine agricole et des politiques agricoles, stratégies, institutions et règlementations ;
  • Avoir plus de 15 ans d’expérience de travail en recherche agricole et/ou gestion des compétences auprès d’organisations complexes ;
  • Avoir une expérience dans la conduite ou la gestion de programmes et l’évaluation de stratégies en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre ;
  • Avoir d’excellentes compétences en analyse quantitative ;
  • Capacité à identifier des opportunités ou moyens innovants pour traiter les besoins exprimés au niveau du secteur agricole sur la base de l’expérience acquise dans d’autres pays en Afrique ou ailleurs;

 

• Compétences spécifiques
  • Etre en mesure de diriger et d’innover ; de mettre en place des solutions innovantes
  • Etre capable de produire des résultats à l’endroit des clients en assurant un traitement proactif des besoins exprimés ou non des clients ;
  • Collaborer avec les équipes en interne et à l’étranger
  • Capacité à travailler dans un environnement multiculturel et être doté d’un excellent esprit d’équipe ;
  • Disposer d’un sens élevé de la définition des priorités, de la planification et de la gestion axée sur les résultats ;
  • Avoir une solide expérience/connaissance du changement climatique, de la biodiversité et des sauvegardes environnementales ;
  • Avoir une expérience dans la mise en place de priorités stratégiques pour des organisations complexes de recherche développement évoluant dans des environnements dynamiques ;
  • Disposer d’une expérience avérée dans l’établissement de partenariats dans des organes politiques et Institutions de Recherche-Développement ; expérience pertinente et/ou solide interaction avec les SNRA et les Centres du GCRAI ;
  • Etre capable de communiquer et avoir d’excellentes capacités rédactionnelles en Anglais et en Français. Respecter les normes de l’environnement de travail, éviter d’avoir des comportements ou paroles inappropriés pouvant négativement influer sur le travail ou les clients ; éviter de créer un environnement intimidant, hostile et offensif.

  REMUNERATION   Ce poste est à un niveau international et le CORAF offre des conditions d’emploi compétitives. Le CORAF privilégie l’équité de l’emploi et encourage les candidatures féminines.   Les candidatures doivent comprendre une lettre de motivation indiquant comment l’historique/l’expérience du candidat se rapporte aux fonctions particulières du poste, le curriculum vitæ, les noms et les adresses de trois références professionnelles (qui doit inclure soit le Responsable de l’organisation actuelle ou antérieure du candidat, soit son Superviseur/Supérieur direct à son lieu de travail actuel ou antérieur). Les candidatures seront adressées à Mme Auree de Carbon par courriel à adecarbon@carrhure.com au plus tard le 19 février 2021 à 18:00 HNEC. L’objet du courriel de transmission devra être libellé comme suit ‘’ Candidature au poste de Directeur de la Recherche et de l’Innovation’’.   Seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés pour un entretien. UNE OCCASION EXCEPTIONNELLE DE DEVENIR UN ACTEUR CLE DU CORAF POUR FAIRE DE LA RECHERCHE UN INSTRUMENT DE REDUCTION DE LA PAUVRETE ET DE L’INSECURITE ALIMENTAIRE   Le Conseil Ouest et Centre Africain pour la Recherche et le Développement Agricoles (CORAF) a été créé en 1987. Le CORAF (www.coraf.org) regroupe actuellement les Systèmes Nationaux de Recherche Agricole (SNRA) de 23 pays de l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre : 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 est un avenir où les populations et les communautés d’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre atteindront la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle et sont prospères. Sa Mission est de parvenir à une amélioration durable de la productivité, de la compétitivité et des marchés agricoles en AOC.   Le CORAF recrute un candidat hautement qualifié pour le poste de Directeur de la Recherche et de l'Innovation. Le poste est basé à Dakar, Sénégal.  

Directeur de la Recherche et de l’Innovation

Sous la supervision du Directeur Exécutif, Le Directeur de la Recherche et de l’Innovation devra contribuer à la planification et la mise en œuvre des Plans Stratégique et Opérationnel du CORAF. Il/Elle aura à diriger une équipe de chercheurs pour assurer de façon efficace et efficiente la coordination, l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre des programmes et initiatives du CORAF.   Les principales responsabilités du titulaire du poste sont les suivantes mais ne seront pas limitées à celles-ci :  

• Fournir une vision stratégique attractive et intégrée de tous les programmes et activités du CORAF ;
• Assurer un leadership dynamique, une vision et une stabilité pour l’identification et l’élaboration d’initiatives nouvelles dans un environnement en perpétuelle évolution ;
• Assurer la coordination et la mise en œuvre efficace des programmes et projets en vue de l’obtention de solutions d’envergure ;
• Elaborer et mettre en œuvre de solides plans, processus et systèmes opérationnels pour un fonctionnement adéquat de l’organisation, tout en assurant une revue continue et une évaluation des activités ;
• Appuyer le Directeur Exécutif, les Coordonnateurs de Programmes et Chefs de Projets dans l’identification et la promotion de synergies entre les interventions et l’élaboration de plans stratégiques intégrés entre les programmes et projets ;
• Appuyer le Directeur Exécutif, les Coordonnateurs de Programmes et Chefs de Projets pour s’assurer que tous les programmes du CORAF rendent fidèlement compte aussi bien au Conseil d’Administration, aux différentes parties prenantes du CORAF qu’aux partenaires au développement ;
• Collaborer étroitement avec le Directeur Exécutif, le Directeur des Services de Gestion, le Gestionnaire de la Communication et du Marketing et le Gestionnaire des Partenariats et Contrats pour élargir les soutiens et mobiliser des ressources additionnelles pour le CORAF par le biais de la sensibilisation publique, du plaidoyer, de la représentation et des négociations ;
• Rehausser l’image et accroître l’influence du CORAF auprès de la communauté de la recherche et du développement agricole en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre ;
• Renforcer les relations du CORAF avec toutes les Institutions partenaires y compris les Communautés Economiques Régionales, les Gouvernements, Organisations Nationales de Recherche Agricole, les Universités, les Centres du GCRAI et autres Instituts de Recherche Avancée, le secteur privé, les ONG et organisations paysannes ;
• Superviser la conception et le fonctionnement d’un système de suivi-évaluation permettant au CORAF et à ses parties prenantes de contrôler, apprendre et améliorer les stratégies et niveaux de performances organisationnelles ;
• Fournir un appui au Directeur Exécutif avec la transmission de rapports réguliers sur tous les aspects liés au fonctionnement des programmes du CORAF ;
• Exécuter toute autres tâche confiée par le Directeur Exécutif du CORAF.

 

Qualifications académiques, compétences et perspectives :   Le/la candidat (e) retenu(e) devra avoir les compétences suivantes :  

• Solides aptitudes en Leadership et en Gestion
  • Disposer d’une expérience significative en leadership et gestion avec des responsabilités croissantes acquises dans une organisation réputée évoluant au niveau du secteur privé, secteur public, dans des organisations internationales/ONG et/ou Universités ;
  • Capitaliser une expérience de travail au plan international dans au moins deux des trois zones agroécologiques d’intervention du CORAF (sahélienne, côtière et forestière) ;
  • Avoir une expérience relative à la conduite et à la gestion d’environnements organisationnels complexes et de mise en œuvre d’initiatives multi-acteurs ;
  • Etre doté d’excellentes capacités en création, gestion et renforcement de partenariats divers et stratégiques ;
  • Avoir une expérience de réussite avérée dans la mobilisation des ressources au niveau d’un réseau de partenaires au développement incluant les gouvernements, les fondations et le secteur privé ;
  • Avoir fait ses preuves en qualité de champion du changement dans un environnement international pour la mise en place et l’amélioration d’une culture organisationnelle, de l’efficacité, de l’efficience et de la responsabilité.

 

• Solide Expérience en Recherche-Développement
  • Etre titulaire d’un Doctorat ou d’un Diplôme équivalent en agriculture, économie agricole, gestion des ressources naturelles, vulgarisation agricole, éducation agricole ou tout autre domaine connexe ;
  • Avoir une expérience soutenue en matière de réalisations scientifiques et d’innovations ; une réputation avérée et une solide expérience de publication dans des magazines de haut niveau, revus par des pairs ainsi qu’une expérience en Recherche-Développement appliquée au partenariat public/privé ;
  • Avoir une expérience dans l’application de résultats de la recherche aux pays en développement, plus spécifiquement une expérience de promotion de la réduction de la pauvreté, d’appui à la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle serait un atout ;
  • Disposer de connaissances avérées dans le domaine du développement agricole en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre ;
  • Avoir une parfaite connaissance des concepts économiques généralement utilisés dans le domaine agricole et des politiques agricoles, stratégies, institutions et règlementations ;
  • Avoir plus de 15 ans d’expérience de travail en recherche agricole et/ou gestion des compétences auprès d’organisations complexes ;
  • Avoir une expérience dans la conduite ou la gestion de programmes et l’évaluation de stratégies en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre ;
  • Avoir d’excellentes compétences en analyse quantitative ;
  • Capacité à identifier des opportunités ou moyens innovants pour traiter les besoins exprimés au niveau du secteur agricole sur la base de l’expérience acquise dans d’autres pays en Afrique ou ailleurs;

 

• Compétences spécifiques
  • Etre en mesure de diriger et d’innover ; de mettre en place des solutions innovantes
  • Etre capable de produire des résultats à l’endroit des clients en assurant un traitement proactif des besoins exprimés ou non des clients ;
  • Collaborer avec les équipes en interne et à l’étranger
  • Capacité à travailler dans un environnement multiculturel et être doté d’un excellent esprit d’équipe ;
  • Disposer d’un sens élevé de la définition des priorités, de la planification et de la gestion axée sur les résultats ;
  • Avoir une solide expérience/connaissance du changement climatique, de la biodiversité et des sauvegardes environnementales ;
  • Avoir une expérience dans la mise en place de priorités stratégiques pour des organisations complexes de recherche développement évoluant dans des environnements dynamiques ;
  • Disposer d’une expérience avérée dans l’établissement de partenariats dans des organes politiques et Institutions de Recherche-Développement ; expérience pertinente et/ou solide interaction avec les SNRA et les Centres du GCRAI ;
  • Etre capable de communiquer et avoir d’excellentes capacités rédactionnelles en Anglais et en Français. Respecter les normes de l’environnement de travail, éviter d’avoir des comportements ou paroles inappropriés pouvant négativement influer sur le travail ou les clients ; éviter de créer un environnement intimidant, hostile et offensif.

  REMUNERATION   Ce poste est à un niveau international et le CORAF offre des conditions d’emploi compétitives. Le CORAF privilégie l’équité de l’emploi et encourage les candidatures féminines.   Les candidatures doivent comprendre une lettre de motivation indiquant comment l’historique/l’expérience du candidat se rapporte aux fonctions particulières du poste, le curriculum vitæ, les noms et les adresses de trois références professionnelles (qui doit inclure soit le Responsable de l’organisation actuelle ou antérieure du candidat, soit son Superviseur/Supérieur direct à son lieu de travail actuel ou antérieur). Les candidatures seront adressées à Mme Auree de Carbon par courriel à adecarbon@carrhure.com au plus tard le 19 février 2021 à 18:00 HNEC. L’objet du courriel de transmission devra être libellé comme suit ‘’ Candidature au poste de Directeur de la Recherche et de l’Innovation’’.   Seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés pour un entretien.  

AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME CORAF’s KEY PLAYER IN ELEVATING RESEARCH AS AN INSTRUMENT IN REDUCTION POVERTY AND FOOD INSECURITY

  The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF) was founded in 1987. CORAF (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 is a future where people and communities in West and Central Africa achieve food and nutrition security and are prosperous. Its mission is ensuring a sustainable improvement to the productivity, competitiveness, and markets of the agricultural system in WCA. CORAF is recruiting a highly skilled scientist for the position of Director of Research and Innovation. The position is based in Dakar, Sénégal.   Director of Research and Innovation The Director of Research and Innovation will be under the authority of CORAF Executive Director and will contribute to the planning and implementation of the Strategic Plan and Operational Plans of CORAF. He/She will lead a team of scientists in ensuring the effective and efficient coordination, development, and implementation of the programs and initiatives of CORAF.   Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provide a compelling and integrated strategic vision for all CORAF’s programs and activities;
• Provide dynamic leadership, vision, and stability for the identification and development of new initiatives in a rapidly changing environment;
• Ensure efficient coordination and implementation of programs and projects to deliver high impact solutions;
• Develop and implement robust operational plans, processes and systems for the smooth functioning of the organization, ensuring effective ongoing review and assessment of activities;
• Assist the Executive Director and all Program Coordinators and Project Leaders to identify and promote synergies across interventions and to develop integrated strategic plans across programs and projects;
• Assist the Executive Director and all Program Coordinators and Project Leaders to ensure that all CORAF programs are accountable to the Governing Board and the wider CORAF constituency as well as the development partners;
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Director of Corporate Services, the Manager of Communications and Marketing, and the Manager Partnerships and Contracts to broaden support and mobilize additional resources for CORAF through public awareness, advocacy, representation, and negotiations;
• Raise CORAF’s profile and influence in the agricultural research and development community in West and Central Africa;
• Strengthen CORAF’s linkages with all partner institutions including Regional Economic Communities, Governments, National Agricultural Research Organizations, Universities, CGIAR centers and other advanced research institutes, the private sector, NGOs, and farmer organizations;
• Oversee the design and operation of a monitoring and evaluation system that enables CORAF and its constituents to monitor, learn and improve upon strategies and organizational performance levels;
• Support the Executive Director by providing regular reports on all aspects of CORAF program operations;
• Perform any other duties as will be assigned by the Executive Director of CORAF.

  Required academic qualifications, skills, and perspectives: The successful candidate will bring, among others:

• Strong Leadership and Management Skills:
  • Significant and progressively responsible leadership and management experience acquired in a reputable organization in the private sector, public sector, international organizations/NGOs, and/or academia;
  • International work experience in at least two of the three agro-ecological impact domains of CORAF (Sahel, Coastal, and Forest);
  • Experience leading and operating within complex organizational environments and leading multiple stakeholder initiatives;
  • Demonstrated ability to create, manage, and strengthen varied strategic partnerships;
  • Demonstrated success in resource mobilization from a global donor network including governments, foundations, private sector;
  • Track record as a courageous change agent in an international environment to build and improve organizational culture, efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability;
• Strong Research and Development Experience:
  • Ph.D. or equivalent degree holder in agriculture, agricultural economics, natural resources management, agricultural extension, agricultural education, or any related field;
  • A sustained record of scientific achievement and innovation; an established reputation and strong publication record in high-profile, peer-reviewed journals; and a track record in R&D for public/private partnerships;
  • Experience in the application of research results for developing country conditions, ideally promoting poverty alleviation and food and nutrition security, is advantageous;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of agricultural development in West and Central Africa;
  • Deep understanding of most of the economic concepts used in agriculture; solid understanding of agriculture policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations;
  • Over 15 years working experience in agricultural research and/or management capacity in complex organizations;
  • Experience in West and Central Africa in conducting or managing program and strategy evaluations;
  • Demonstrated quantitative analytic skills;
  • Ability to identify innovative opportunities or ways to address existing needs in the agricultural sector, including by bringing in experience from other countries within Africa or elsewhere;
• Specific Skills
  • Lead and Innovate - Develop innovative solutions;
  • Deliver results for clients - proactively addresses clients’ stated and unstated needs;
  • Collaborate within teams and across boundaries;
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and proven team player;
  • A solid sense of priorities, planning, results-based management;
  • Solid background/understanding of climate change, biodiversity, and environmental safeguards;
  • Experience in setting strategic priorities for complex research and development organizations in dynamic environments;
  • Proven experience in partnership building among political bodies and research and development institutions; Solid experience and/or interaction with NARS, CGIAR centers
  • Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and French. Respectful of work environment, avoid any unwelcome verbal or physical behavior that interferes with work and clients or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment

  Compensation This is an internationally recruited position and CORAF offers competitive terms of employment. CORAF is an equal opportunity employer and applications from women are encouraged.   Applications must include a cover letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names, and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to Ms. Auree de Carbon by email at adecarbon@carrhure.com no later than the 19^th of February at 18:00 CET. Please indicate in the ‘Subject’ of the email the title ‘application for the post of ‘Director of Research and Innovation’.   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Background CARRHURE was established in March 2012, HQ is based in Paris, France. CARRHURE is specialized in identifying, evaluating, and attracting leaders in the fields of Non-Profit Organizations and NGO sectors.   Responsibilities Our entrepreneurial executive search firm is looking for a focused, creative, positive, organized, humble, resourceful, and highly accountable Research Associate or Freelance Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our small, yet aggressively growing startup. The firm supports several reputable organizations across the globe. Having worked within the industry, directly supporting the businesses mentioned above, the firm's founders have a wealth of experience and an influential network.   Key responsibilities:

• Working side by side with a small highly experienced team
• Learning the ropes of NGOs services recruitment, competitive research, and candidate screening
• Assisting the build of the team and directly influencing the growth of the firm and its business
• Lastly, your ability to earn, will be tied directly to your ability to produce; there will be no cap on your income
• Perform the function of Talent Acquisition Specialist: researching, identifying and recruiting candidates through the use of innovative search methods that include networking, cold-calling, and the creative use of social, professional, and internet networking sites to identify and source candidates
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, sourcing and identifying candidates for key openings in support of our clients
• Qualifying candidates through recruiting calls and interviews – screening candidates for essential function/duties, work history, training, technical skills, and salary requirements
• Continually building and maintaining a pipeline of client requirements and talent to accommodate for current and future client demands
• Work under the direction of senior team members to learn about client needs
• Translate those needs into a search strategy
• Think creatively about what other firms/groups should be targeted
• Research these firms and their organizational structure by conducting calls and gathering competitive intelligence
• Take responsibility for producing extremely talented and qualified candidates for open jobs within the firm's clientele.
• Contribute to the development of the business of the firm

  Candidate Profile These responsibilities require a strong mix of technical and personal skills, as well as experience with the creative presentation of dynamic content in a heavily deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will possess the following background:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in sourcing, candidate development, or experienced recruiting in a professional services environment
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience, Master is seen as favorable
• Advanced user knowledge of technology and on-line sourcing and research tools
• Lead generation and/or organizational mapping experience
• Aptitude with internet research techniques (e.g., Boolean searches, website flipping, etc.)
• Strong investigation/data analysis/research/market-mapping related activities
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and autonomously
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Certifications in internet sourcing techniques a plus

  Key competencies required are:

• Drive and determination to see clients/ Team succeed
• Self-driven, reactive.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong attitude, aptitude, and professional experience with excellent interpersonal skills including strong self-motivation, focus, and passion for recruiting
• An entrepreneurial spirit, creative spark, and an excitement for building a business
• An ability to be resourceful, take initiative, and self manage
• An ability to multi-task, problem-solve and manage multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to client/candidate service (e.g. responsive to emails, phone calls, proactive in providing feedback, and maintaining communications with candidates and clients)
• A strong desire to generate new business

This is a home-based position. The ideal candidate will also need current technology, including a reliable computer, Internet connection, phone with voice mail or answering machine, fax machine or computer faxing capabilities, business and communications software, and antivirus software. She or He will need to be proficient at using this software, along with e-mail, the Internet, and instant messaging.   Interested applicants may send their CVs to adecarbon@carrhure.com

Background CARRHURE was established in March 2012, HQ is based in Paris, France. CARRHURE is specialized in identifying, evaluating, and attracting leaders in the fields of Non-Profit Organizations and NGO sectors.   Responsibilities Our entrepreneurial executive search firm is looking for a focused, creative, positive, organized, humble, resourceful, and highly accountable Research Associate or Freelance Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our small, yet aggressively growing startup. The firm supports several reputable organizations across the globe. Having worked within the industry, directly supporting the businesses mentioned above, the firm's founders have a wealth of experience and an influential network.   Key responsibilities:

• Working side by side with a small highly experienced team
• Learning the ropes of NGOs services recruitment, competitive research, and candidate screening
• Assisting the build of the team and directly influencing the growth of the firm and its business
• Lastly, your ability to earn, will be tied directly to your ability to produce; there will be no cap on your income
• Perform the function of Talent Acquisition Specialist: researching, identifying and recruiting candidates through the use of innovative search methods that include networking, cold-calling, and the creative use of social, professional, and internet networking sites to identify and source candidates
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, sourcing and identifying candidates for key openings in support of our clients
• Qualifying candidates through recruiting calls and interviews – screening candidates for essential function/duties, work history, training, technical skills, and salary requirements
• Continually building and maintaining a pipeline of client requirements and talent to accommodate for current and future client demands
• Work under the direction of senior team members to learn about client needs
• Translate those needs into a search strategy
• Think creatively about what other firms/groups should be targeted
• Research these firms and their organizational structure by conducting calls and gathering competitive intelligence
• Take responsibility for producing extremely talented and qualified candidates for open jobs within the firm's clientele
• Contribute to the development of the business of the firm

  Candidate Profile These responsibilities require a strong mix of technical and personal skills, as well as experience with the creative presentation of dynamic content in a heavily deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will possess the following background:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in sourcing, candidate development, or experienced recruiting in a professional services environment
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience, Master is seen as favorable
• Advanced user knowledge of technology and on-line sourcing and research tools
• Lead generation and/or organizational mapping experience
• Aptitude with internet research techniques (e.g., Boolean searches, website flipping, etc.)
• Strong investigation/data analysis/research/market-mapping related activities
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and autonomously
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Certifications in internet sourcing techniques a plus

  Key competencies required are:

• Drive and determination to see clients/ Team succeed
• Self-driven, reactive.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong attitude, aptitude, and professional experience with excellent interpersonal skills including strong self-motivation, focus, and passion for recruiting
• An entrepreneurial spirit, creative spark, and an excitement for building a business
• An ability to be resourceful, take initiative, and self manage
• An ability to multi-task, problem-solve and manage multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to client/candidate service (e.g. responsive to emails, phone calls, proactive in providing feedback, and maintaining communications with candidates and clients)
• A strong desire to generate new business

This is a home-based position. The ideal candidate will also need current technology, including a reliable computer, Internet connection, phone with voice mail or answering machine, fax machine or computer faxing capabilities, business and communications software, and antivirus software. She or He will need to be proficient at using this software, along with e-mail, the Internet, and instant messaging.   Interested applicants may send their CVs to adecarbon@carrhure.com

An outstanding opportunity to display and improve your headhunting skills in attracting candidates and matching them to temporary or permanent positions with client companies and to work with client companies, building relationships in order to gain a better understanding of their recruitment needs and requirements as a Recruitment / Principal Consultant.   Background Headquartered in Paris, France, CARRHURE was established in March 2012. With consulting recruitment as its core business, CARRHURE specializes in identifying, gauging, and attracting leaders in the non-profit and non-government organization (NGO) sectors. Since its inception, CARRHURE Consulting, acting both as a consultant and partner, has filled a number of recruitment C-Level positions;   Responsibilities Recruitment consultants are responsible for attracting candidates and matching them to permanent positions with client companies. They work with client’ companies, building relationships in order to gain a better understanding of their recruitment needs and requirements. Recruitment consultants attract candidates by drafting advertising copy for use in a range of media, as well as by networking, headhunting, and through referrals. They screen candidates, interview them, do background checks and finally match them to their clients ‘ needs. Consultants also provide advice to both clients and candidates on salary levels, training requirements, and career opportunities.   Key Responsibilities: Recruitment consultants provide a vital link between clients and candidates. The role is demanding and diverse and involves:

• using sales, business development, marketing techniques, and networking to attract business from client companies;
• visiting clients to build and develop relationships;
• developing a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do, plus their work culture and environment;
• advertising vacancies by drafting and placing adverts in a range of media, for example, newspapers, websites, magazines;
• using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships with candidates and employers;
• headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work;
• using candidate databases to match the right person to the client's vacancy;
• receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews, and tests and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client;
• requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client;
• briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary, and benefits of the job in question;
• preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients regarding suitable applicants;
• organizing interviews for candidates as requested by the client;
• informing candidates about the results of their interviews;
• negotiating pay and salary rates and finalizing arrangements between client and candidates;
• offering advice to both clients and candidates on pay rates, training, and career progression;
• working towards and exceeding targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, a value to be billed to clients or business leads generated;
• developing your own market is essential.
• reviewing recruitment policies to ensure the effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programs.

  What to expect

• Work is home-based but time is also spent outside the office, meeting with clients and interviewing candidates.
• Career breaks are possible in certain circumstances but are uncommon due to the dynamic nature of the sector.
• A smart personal appearance is important as the role involves meetings with clients and conducting interviews with high-level candidates.
• Overseas Travels may be required to meet with clients when the pandemic context will be overcome

  Qualifications The Recruitment consultant position is open to candidates who have a minimum of 8 years of experience in Recruitment. We value drive, experience, skills, and abilities as well as the determination to succeed over specific qualifications.   Skills You will need to show evidence of the following:

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• entrepreneurial mindset
• autonomy
• sales and negotiation skills;
• a goal-orientated approach to work;
• the ability to handle multiple priorities;
• problem-solving ability;
• the ability to meet deadlines and targets;
• ambition and the determination to succeed;
• tenacity;
• confidence and self-motivation;
• time management and organizational skills;
• team-working skills;
• creativity

You must also enjoy working in a high-pressure environment and the responsibility that comes with it.   Professional development On-Boarding training is offered to consultants.

• interviewing skills;
• business planning;
• negotiation and sales techniques;
• psychometric assessment;
• headhunting;

We provide career development for people wanting to progress quickly.   Career prospects As the role is target driven, progression largely depends on achieving and exceeding set targets. Career development: progression from consultant to senior consultant or Principal after 2 to 5 years. The ability to sustain a strong performance is vital. Possibility to become Partner/ Shareholders once the loyalty will be demonstrated. We are looking for a long-term and solid partnership.   Interested applicants may send their CVs to adecarbon@carrhure.com  

Background CARRHURE was established in March 2012, HQ is based in Paris, France. CARRHURE is specialized in identifying, evaluating, and attracting leaders in the fields of Non-Profit Organizations and NGO sectors.   Responsibilities Our entrepreneurial executive search firm is looking for a focused, creative, positive, organized, humble, resourceful, and highly accountable Research Associate or Freelance Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our small, yet aggressively growing startup. The firm supports several reputable organizations across the globe. Having worked within the industry, directly supporting the businesses mentioned above, the firm's founders have a wealth of experience and an influential network.   Key responsibilities:

• Working side by side with a small highly experienced team
• Learning the ropes of NGOs services recruitment, competitive research, and candidate screening
• Assisting the build of the team and directly influencing the growth of the firm and its business
• Lastly, your ability to earn, will be tied directly to your ability to produce; there will be no cap on your income
• Perform the function of Talent Acquisition Specialist: researching, identifying and recruiting candidates through the use of innovative search methods that include networking, cold-calling, and the creative use of social, professional, and internet networking sites to identify and source candidates
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, sourcing and identifying candidates for key openings in support of our clients
• Qualifying candidates through recruiting calls and interviews – screening candidates for essential function/duties, work history, training, technical skills, and salary requirements
• Continually building and maintaining a pipeline of client requirements and talent to accommodate for current and future client demands
• Work under the direction of senior team members to learn about client needs
• Translate those needs into a search strategy
• Think creatively about what other firms/groups should be targeted
• Research these firms and their organizational structure by conducting calls and gathering competitive intelligence
• Take responsibility for producing extremely talented and qualified candidates for open jobs within the firm's clientele
• Contribute to the development of the business of the firm

  Candidate Profile These responsibilities require a strong mix of technical and personal skills, as well as experience with the creative presentation of dynamic content in a heavily deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will possess the following background:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in sourcing, candidate development, or experienced recruiting in a professional services environment
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience, Master is seen as favorable
• Advanced user knowledge of technology and on-line sourcing and research tools
• Lead generation and/or organizational mapping experience
• Aptitude with internet research techniques (e.g., Boolean searches, website flipping, etc.)
• Strong investigation/data analysis/research/market-mapping related activities
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and autonomously
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Certifications in internet sourcing techniques a plus

  Key competencies required are:

• Drive and determination to see clients/ Team succeed
• Self-driven, reactive.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong attitude, aptitude, and professional experience with excellent interpersonal skills including strong self-motivation, focus, and passion for recruiting
• An entrepreneurial spirit, creative spark, and an excitement for building a business
• An ability to be resourceful, take initiative, and self manage
• An ability to multi-task, problem-solve and manage multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to client/candidate service (e.g. responsive to emails, phone calls, proactive in providing feedback, and maintaining communications with candidates and clients)
• A strong desire to generate new business

This is a home-based position. The ideal candidate will also need current technology, including a reliable computer, Internet connection, phone with voice mail or answering machine, fax machine or computer faxing capabilities, business and communications software, and antivirus software. She or He will need to be proficient at using this software, along with e-mail, the Internet, and instant messaging.   Interested applicants may send their CVs to adecarbon@carrhure.com  

Background CARRHURE was established in March 2012, HQ is based in Paris, France. CARRHURE is specialized in identifying, evaluating, and attracting leaders in the fields of Non-Profit Organizations and NGO sectors.   Responsibilities Our entrepreneurial executive search firm is looking for a focused, creative, positive, organized, humble, resourceful, and highly accountable Research Associate or Freelance Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our small, yet aggressively growing startup. The firm supports several reputable organizations across the globe. Having worked within the industry, directly supporting the businesses mentioned above, the firm's founders have a wealth of experience and an influential network.   Key responsibilities:

• Working side by side with a small highly experienced team;
• Learning the ropes of NGOs services recruitment, competitive research, and candidate screening
• Assisting the build of the team and directly influencing the growth of the firm and its business
• Lastly, your ability to earn, will be tied directly to your ability to produce; there will be no cap on your income
• Perform the function of Talent Acquisition Specialist: researching, identifying, and recruiting candidates through the use of innovative search methods that include networking, cold-calling, and the creative use of social, professional, and internet networking sites to identify and source candidates. Build and maintain strong client relationships, sourcing and identifying candidates for key openings in support of our clients
• Qualifying candidates through recruiting calls and interviews – screening candidates for essential function/duties, work history, training, technical skills, and salary requirements
• Continually building and maintaining a pipeline of client requirements and talent to accommodate for current and future client demands
• Work under the direction of senior team members to learn about client needs
• Translate those needs into a search strategy
• Think creatively about what other firms/groups should be targeted
• Research these firms and their organizational structure by conducting calls and gathering competitive intelligence
• Take responsibility for producing extremely talented and qualified candidates for open jobs within the firm's clientele
• Contribute to the development of the business of the firm

  Candidate Profile These responsibilities require a strong mix of technical and personal skills, as well as experience with the creative presentation of dynamic content in a heavily deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will possess the following background:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in sourcing, candidate development, or experienced recruiting in a professional services environment
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience, Master is seen as favorable
• Advanced user knowledge of technology and on-line sourcing and research tools
• Lead generation and/or organizational mapping experience
• Aptitude with internet research techniques (e.g., Boolean searches, website flipping, etc.)
• Strong investigation/data analysis/research/market-mapping related activities
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and autonomously
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Certifications in internet sourcing techniques a plus

  Key competencies required are:

• Drive and determination to see clients/ Team succeed
• Self-driven, reactive.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong attitude, aptitude, and professional experience with excellent interpersonal skills including strong self-motivation, focus, and passion for recruiting
• An entrepreneurial spirit, creative spark, and an excitement for building a business
• An ability to be resourceful, take initiative and self-manage
• An ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and manage multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to client/candidate service (e.g. responsive to emails, phone calls, proactive in providing feedback, and maintaining communications with candidates and clients)
• A strong desire to generate new business

  This is a home-based position. The ideal candidate will also need current technology, including a reliable computer, Internet connection, phone with voice mail or answering machine, fax machine or computer faxing capabilities, business and communications software, and antivirus software. She or He will need to be proficient at using this software, along with e-mail, the Internet, and instant messaging.   Interested applicants may send their CVs to adecarbon@carrhure.com  

Background CARRHURE was established in March 2012, HQ is based in Paris, France. CARRHURE is specialized in identifying, evaluating, and attracting leaders in the fields of Non-Profit Organizations and NGO sectors.   Responsibilities Our entrepreneurial executive search firm is looking for a focused, creative, positive, organized, humble, resourceful, and highly accountable Research Associate or Freelance Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our small, yet aggressively growing startup. The firm supports several reputable organizations across the globe. Having worked within the industry, directly supporting the businesses mentioned above, the firm's founders have a wealth of experience and an influential network.   Key responsibilities:

• Working side by side with a small highly experienced team;
• Learning the ropes of NGOs services recruitment, competitive research, and candidate screening
• Assisting the build of the team and directly influencing the growth of the firm and its business
• Lastly, your ability to earn, will be tied directly to your ability to produce; there will be no cap on your income
• Perform the function of Talent Acquisition Specialist: researching, identifying, and recruiting candidates through the use of innovative search methods that include networking, cold-calling, and the creative use of social, professional, and internet networking sites to identify and source candidates. Build and maintain strong client relationships, sourcing and identifying candidates for key openings in support of our clients
• Qualifying candidates through recruiting calls and interviews – screening candidates for essential function/duties, work history, training, technical skills, and salary requirements
• Continually building and maintaining a pipeline of client requirements and talent to accommodate for current and future client demands
• Work under the direction of senior team members to learn about client needs
• Translate those needs into a search strategy
• Think creatively about what other firms/groups should be targeted
• Research these firms and their organizational structure by conducting calls and gathering competitive intelligence
• Take responsibility for producing extremely talented and qualified candidates for open jobs within the firm's clientele
• Contribute to the development of the business of the firm

  Candidate Profile These responsibilities require a strong mix of technical and personal skills, as well as experience with the creative presentation of dynamic content in a heavily deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will possess the following background:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in sourcing, candidate development, or experienced recruiting in a professional services environment
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience, Master is seen as favorable
• Advanced user knowledge of technology and on-line sourcing and research tools
• Lead generation and/or organizational mapping experience
• Aptitude with internet research techniques (e.g., Boolean searches, website flipping, etc.)
• Strong investigation/data analysis/research/market-mapping related activities
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and autonomously
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Certifications in internet sourcing techniques a plus

  Key competencies required are:

• Drive and determination to see clients/ Team succeed
• Self-driven, reactive.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong attitude, aptitude, and professional experience with excellent interpersonal skills including strong self-motivation, focus, and passion for recruiting
• An entrepreneurial spirit, creative spark, and an excitement for building a business
• An ability to be resourceful, take initiative, and self manage
• An ability to multi-task, problem-solve and manage multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to client/candidate service (e.g. responsive to emails, phone calls, proactive in providing feedback, and maintaining communications with candidates and clients)
• A strong desire to generate new business

This is a home-based position. The ideal candidate will also need current technology, including a reliable computer, Internet connection, phone with voice mail or answering machine, fax machine or computer faxing capabilities, business and communications software, and antivirus software. She or He will need to be proficient at using this software, along with e-mail, the Internet, and instant messaging.   Interested applicants may send their CVs to adecarbon@carrhure.com

AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF AN INITIATIVE TO INCREASE THE ADOPTION OF VARIOUS RESOURCE-CONSERVING AND CLIMATE-RESILIENT TECHNOLOGIES AND IMPROVE FARMERS’ ACCESS TO MARKET INFORMATION AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT.

  The Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) was established in 2009 with a goal of benefiting more than 8 million farmers by the end of 2020. The project is led by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and implemented jointly with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).  

• International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is the global leader on publicly-funded maize and wheat research and related farming systems. CIMMYT leads the CGIAR Research Programs on MAIZE and WHEAT.
• The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks sustainable solutions for ending hunger and poverty. IFPRI’s vision of a world free of hunger and malnutrition is based on the human rights to adequate food and freedom from hunger and the recognition of the dignity inherent in all human beings.
• The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the world’s premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations.
• CSISA-Mechanization and Irrigation (CSISA-MI) is co-implemented by iDE, an international NGO that creates income and livelihood opportunities for poor rural households.
• CSISA would like to thank its many national and international partners, including the numerous public, private, and civil society organizations with which it collaborates. Some of CSISA’s key national collaborators include the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and the Nepal Agricultural Research Council.

  Operating in rural ‘innovation hubs’ in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal, CSISA works to increase the adoption of various resource-conserving and climate-resilient technologies and improve farmers’ access to market information and enterprise development. CSISA supports women farmers by improving their access and exposure to modern and improved technological innovations, knowledge, and entrepreneurial skills. CSISA works in synergy with regional and national efforts, collaborating with myriad public, civil society, and private-sector partners.   CSISA goals are as follows:

• Promote widespread adoption of resource-conserving practices, technologies, and services that increase yields with lower water, labor, and input costs.
• Support mainstreaming innovations in the national-, state- and district-level government programs to improve long-term impacts achieved through investments in the agricultural sector.
• Generate and disseminate new knowledge on cropping system management practices that can withstand the impacts of climate change in South Asia.
• Improve the policy environment to facilitate the adoption of sustainable intensification technologies.
• Build strategic partnerships that can sustain and enhance the scale of benefits accrued through improving cereal system productivity.

  CIMMYT and iDE are partnering on the USAID-funded Agricultural Mechanization and Manufacturing Extension Activity (CSISA-MEA) project to boost the productivity, competitiveness, and efficiency of domestic agricultural machinery and machine parts manufacturing by supporting companies to build their manufacturing capacity, improve quality of manufacturing practices, improve workforce skills, increase workplace safety and strengthen agriculture machinery market systems.   Project Leader For The Cereal System Initiative For South Asia (Csisa) – Mechanization Extension Activity (Mea) CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and outcome-oriented professional for the position of Project Leader for the Cereal System Initiative for South Asia – Mechanization Extension Activity. This is an agricultural mechanization project that follows a market systems approach to engage with the private sector in introducing innovative ways of developing the agricultural machinery manufacturing industry and furthering the mechanization of agriculture in Bangladesh.   The position is based at CIMMYT’s regional office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, but will interact regularly with administrative and supportive systems at CIMMYT headquarters and in South Asia.   Specific duties:

• Provide management, leadership, and technical guidance for the CSISA MEA project.
• Lead project implementation and assign and oversee project staff, partners, and consultants work based on project annual work plan.
• Lead engagement with the agricultural mechanization and financial services sectors in Bangladesh to develop jointly implemented innovative mechanization orientated development programs.
• Manage project subcontractors to ensure proper implementation of their scopes of work and adherence to proper budget management.
• Ensure budgetary and fiscal planning along with the financial report to be prepared and submitted to the donor.
• Ensure proper cooperation with and among project partners including private sector entities to ensure reaching project outcomes.
• Ensure proper MEL design, data gathering, and reporting of data toward project outcomes.
• Lead development of semi-annual/annual reports as required by USAID with input from staff and partners and submit to PMU.
• Managing relationship with the implementing partners i.e. public and private sector as required for the smooth implementation of CSISA MEA.
• In conjunction with CIMMYT Bangladesh country office leadership, brief USAID representatives on project progress and accomplishments as requested by USAID.
• In conjunction with CIMMYT Bangladesh country office leadership, meet with GOB partners and other interested parties to keep them informed and involved in project activities.
• Develop annual work plans in conjunction with, partners, project staff, and USAID and ensure timely approval of work plans by USAID.

  Required academic qualifications, skills, and perspectives:

• Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Mechanization, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience implementing and managing USAID projects with knowledge of USAID regulations and procedures
• Demonstrated active participation in and understanding of market systems approach, preferably applied to agricultural machinery production
• Experience and knowledge of light engineering and agricultural machinery production
• Demonstrated ability to deal with the market constraints and supply chain management system
• Familiarity with the Bangladesh agricultural production systems and the role of mechanization in those systems. Previous experience in Bangladesh preferred
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage numerous partnerships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interdisciplinary teams
• Ability and experience supervising staff
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken. Bangla language skills a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently, both internationally as well as to rural Bangladesh.

  CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.   Applications must include a cover letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names, and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to Ms. Auree de Carbon by email at adecarbon@carrhure.com no later than 3^rd of February at 18:00 CET. Please indicate in the ‘Subject’ of the email the title ‘application for the post of ‘Project Leader CSISA MEA’.   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.  

AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A CGIAR CROSS-COMMODITY PLATFORM THAT AIMS TO MODERNIZE BREEDING PROGRAMS, TARGETING THE DEVELOPING WORLD FOR GREATER IMPACT ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY, CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, AND DEVELOPMENT

  The CGIAR Excellence in Breeding Platform (EiB) (www.excellenceinbreeding.org) is a cross-commodity platform that supports the modernization of breeding programs targeting Africa, Asia, and Latin America for greater impact on food and nutrition security, climate change adaptation, and development. The Platform is part of the new CGIAR portfolio of research programs and platforms (https://www.cgiar.org/how-we-work/strategy/) and is led by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, a not-for-profit research, and training organization with partners in over 100 countries (www.cimmyt.org).   Senior IT Project Manager The CGIAR Excellence in Breeding Platform (www.excellenceinbreeding.org) is recruiting a Senior IT Project Manager. EiB supports breeding programs targeting Africa, Asia, and Latin America to adopt best practices and technologies to improve rates of genetic gain and variety turnover, for impact on food and nutrition security, livelihoods, and climate change adaptation. The location of this position will be at the CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, Mexico. The position may begin remotely from your home base or current location if organizational approval for the relocation to Mexico is delayed due to COVID 19.   Specific duties:

• Responsible for the planning, resourcing, and scheduling of Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) development cycles (sprints)
• Responsible for preparing budgets and managing expenditures for the EBS project
• Coordinate the EBS IT leads in executing the development sprints
• Coordinate the EBS IT leads in evaluating EBS outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends and anticipating requirements.
• Coordinate the EBS IT leads in communicating job expectations; monitoring and appraising job results, and monitoring compliance with policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate the EBS IT leads in recruiting, selecting, and training the best
• Coordinate the EBS IT leads maintaining a safe and secure work environment; providing coaching, and providing professional growth opportunities.
• Be an active member of the EBS leadership team
• Be an active participant in the governance of core breeding domain software development to EBS design and technical standards
• Be an active participant in the definition and preparation of the EBS project's high-level development roadmap
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

  Required academic qualifications, skills, and perspectives:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Business Management, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Software Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in designing and developing software systems.
• Experience in IT systems tailored to the needs of plant breeding highly desired.
• Key Performance Indicators:
  • Effectively formulating and executing enterprise DevOps software development and deployment methodologies
  • Meeting development road map releases on time, to specification, and on budget.
  • Appropriately and agilely adjusting to changing needs or circumstances to deliver quality results in an agreed-upon time frame, to specification, and on budget.
  • Effectively understanding, integrating, and responding to the needs of the EBS software team and project stakeholders.
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strategic Planning; IT project management; Understanding of IT technologies; IT staffing; Developing budgets; Project quality management.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification required.
  • Agile Scrum Master or comparable certification preferred (CSM)
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Problem Solving and Decision Making.
• Strong execution skills as demonstrated by successful experience overcoming project obstacles, implementing risk mitigation and contingencies, building strong project teams, and project delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills are required to effectively communicate with stakeholders, guide and lead others, and provide direction.
• Excellent attention to detail and possesses the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to manage a project. A high level of analytical and problem-solving skills is required. The ability to handle complex issues including communicating them appropriately to all levels of the organization is essential. Demonstrated skills in project tracking and management projects are required.

  The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.   CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.   Applications must include a cover letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names, and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to Ms. Auree de Carbon by email at adecarbon@carrhure.com no later than the 20^th of January 2021 at 18:00 CET. Please indicate in the ‘Subject’ of the email the title ‘application for the post of ‘Senior IT Project Manager’.   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

UNE OPPORTUNITÉ EXCEPTIONNELLE DE TRAVAILLER AVEC UN INSTITUT DE RECHERCHE RECONNU, ENGAGÉ À PRÉSERVER ET À RESTAURER LES ZONES HUMIDES DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE

  La  Tour  du  Valat  est  un  institut  de  recherche  pour  la  conservation  des  zones  humides méditerranéennes, basé en Camargue sous le statut d’une fondation privée reconnue d’utilité publique. Fondée en 1954 par le Dr Luc Hoffmann et, elle est à la pointe dans les domaines de la recherche multidisciplinaire, l’établissement de ponts entre science, gestion et politiques publiques et l’élaboration de plans de gestion. L’objectif principal de la Tour du Valat est de changer le comportement et les décisions des gouvernements et de la société en général dans le bassin méditerranéen afin que les zones humides soient conservées et gérées de façon durable.   La Tour du Valat possède une expertise scientifique reconnue internationalement, et elle apporte des réponses pratiques aux problèmes de conservation et de gestion durable des ressources naturelles. Les projets de la Tour du Valat se déroulent dans l’ensemble du bassin méditerranéen, et notamment en Camargue.   La Tour du Valat emploie environ 80 personnes, dont une quinzaine de chercheurs et autant de chefs de projets ; l’équipe encadre environ 8 doctorants ainsi que d’autres étudiants.   Sa gouvernance se compose d’un Conseil d’Administration et d’un Conseil Scientifique, garants de la mission de la Tour du Valat: « Les zones humides méditerranéennes sont préservées, restaurées et valorisées par une communauté d'acteurs mobilisés au service de la biodiversité et des sociétés humaines ».   Plus de détail sur http://www.tourduvalat.org   Directeur/ Directrice du Programme La Tour du Valat recrute son Directeur/ sa Directrice du Programme afin d’en piloter et coordonner les différents volets (recherche, gestion, transfert technique et influence politique). Le Directeur/ la Directrice du Programme de la Tour du Valat a pour mission de :

• Garantir la logique d’action et la cohérence du programme ainsi que la synergie entre ses volets de recherche, de gestion, de transfert technique et d’influence politique ;
• Garantir une recherche dont les travaux sont utilisables dans les domaines de la gestion et de la protection des espèces et des habitats des zones humides ;
• Stimuler une production scientifique de qualité, en accord avec les orientations stratégiques de la TdV ;
• Mettre en œuvre un programme en ligne avec la stratégie et les budgets de l’institut et qui serve sa mission ;
• Assurer, par la coordination de son équipe, l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre des différents volets du programme ;
• Stimuler, favoriser la créativité et la production des équipes en les canalisant dans le champ de la mission ;
• Prendre en compte l’évolution de l’environnement en animant une veille technique et institutionnelle à l’échelle de la Méditerranée ;
• Représenter l’institut, en particulier auprès de partenaires scientifiques et techniques et ainsi participer au développement de sa notoriété et de sa crédibilité ;
• Conseiller la Direction générale et la Présidence ;
• Superviser la recherche de fonds par ses équipes et être pro-actif dans la recherche de fonds extérieurs ;
• Veiller à la gestion optimale de ses budgets ;
• Mettre en place la recherche ou des projets de conservation dans leur spécialisation, avec l’aide éventuelle d’un personnel qualifié (doctorant, stagiaire…) ;
• Prendre des décisions stratégiques ;
• Animer l’équipe programmatique ;
• Participer au recrutement des salariés.

  Profil recherché Le/La candidat(e) doit justifier de l’expérience suivante :

• Avoir une compréhension approfondie des défis environnementaux, du contexte géopolitique et des processus politiques dans le bassin méditerranéen, ainsi qu’une bonne connaissance des problèmes liés à la conservation des zones humides.
• Avoir au moins 10 ans d’expérience dans la recherche appliquée à la conservation, de préférence sur les zones humides,
• Avoir au moins 5 ans dans une fonction de coordination d’équipe,
• Être titulaire d’un doctorat ou un diplôme équivalent en écologie ou une autre discipline en lien avec le cœur d’expertise de la Tour du Valat

  Le/la candidat(e) doit posséder les compétences suivantes :

• Grande capacité de leadership et d’animation d’équipe afin de mobiliser ses collaborateurs, des partenaires ou acteurs divers vers des objectifs communs ;
• Excellente capacité d'analyse et de synthèse ;
• Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles ;
• Capacité démontrée dans la recherche de financements ;
• Réel intérêt pour le contexte institutionnel et culturel de la Méditerranée ;
• Intérêt démontré pour la recherche appliquée et la conservation ;
• Intérêt / expertise naturaliste confirmée ;
• Parfaite maîtrise orale et écrite du français et de l'anglais. La maîtrise d’autres langues méditerranéennes serait un atout ;
• Excellentes compétences d'organisation ;

  Le Directeur / la Directrice du Programme est placé(e) sous l’autorité du Directeur Général, auquel il/elle rapporte. Contrat à durée indéterminée après période d’essai. La fonction de direction du programme est attribuée pour la durée d’un programme, soit 5 années, renouvelables. Pendant la période où cette fonction est exercée, le titulaire percevra une prime de direction. Cette fonction est susceptible de changer de titulaire tous les 5 ans. Dans pareil cas, la personne ayant exercé cette fonction sera amenée à exercer une autre fonction, en accord entre les parties, lors de la période suivante de 5 ans.   Lieu de travail : Tour du Valat, Camargue, France, avec de fréquents déplacements internationaux, en particulier dans le bassin méditerranéen. Prise de poste : au plus tard 1° janvier 2021 Process de recrutement Envoyer un dossier de candidature à adecarbon@carrhure.com (ref: TdV-2020-DirProg) avant le 22 Octobre 2020 à 18h30 CET, incluant:

• Une lettre de motivation;
• Un curriculum vitae;
• Une proposition de plan d’action sur deux pages maximum sur la manière dont le/la candidate prétend contribuer à l’action de la Tour du Valat en identifiant les leviers prioritaires à actionner.
• Les noms et coordonnées (avec adresses e-mail et téléphone) de trois références, dont un employeur récent.

  Les candidats présélectionnés seront convoqués pour un entretien fin Octobre. Une courte présentation sur leurs recherches et sur leur proposition de programme devra être faite devant le comité de sélection. Les frais de déplacements pourront être remboursés sur demande.   Pour toute question sur le processus de soumission de candidatures, merci de vous adresser à Aurée de Carbon adecarbon@carrhure.com.   Veuillez indiquer dans le « Sujet» de l'e-mail le titre «Candidature au poste de« Directeur/ sa Directrice du Programme».   Seuls les candidats présélectionnés seront contactés pour un entretien.