Manager - Agriculture and Food Secruity Division

IDB1316 - Manager - Agriculture and Food Secruity Division
Business Unit: Operations Function: Operations & Projects
Department: Operations Planning & Services Department Country: Saudi Arabia
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Closing Date: 15-May-2011
Responsibilities/activities:

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To provide the leadership, direction and coordination of activities for the Agriculture and Food Security Division. Take the day-to-day operational decisions, ensuring the Division achieves its results and that it fully contributes to the delivery of the Agriculture and Rural Development Department goals.
* Develop and regularly update the IDB strategy for agriculture and food security. Ensure there are strategies for agriculture and food security in each member country. Oversee the implementation process of development projects related to agriculture and food security

Activities/responsibilities:



* Participate in the development of the Agriculture and Rural Development Department strategy in developing a strategy for the Agriculture and Food Security Division budget and business planning processes
* Ensure that cross-cutting issues, such as capacity development, women in development, social and environmental issues related to agriculture and food security are addressed
* Create and implement actionable Agriculture and Food Security Division short to medium term operational plans and budgets with operational KPIs linked to the Department strategy
* Co-ordinate the Agriculture and Food Security Division's activities so that it effectively utilises its resources, manages its priorities, and is able to be both responsive and proactive
* Manage, monitor and evaluate the Agriculture and Food Security Division's on-going performance and quality of its outputs and services, identifying and initiating actions for improvement and innovation
* Build and develop productive inter-Divisional working relationships within IDB Group and with external partners for joint working and knowledge sharing
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Provide regular management reports with analysis and comment on Divisional performance and results.
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Act as the focal point for all matters related to agriculture and food security in the member countries
* Collaborate with other divisions in the department, other departments and field representatives.
* Represent IDB in events, such as coordination and consulting meetings and conferences related to agriculture and food security
* Manage the sector strategy execution with focus on agriculture and food security matters
* Coordinate the allocation of agriculture and food security projects within the Agriculture and Food Security Division and supervise the key projects with regular missions to identify any arising issues and problems
* Responsible for project formulation, preparation, appraisal, financing approval, and supervision of implementation of projects
* Sign-off disbursement requests and resolve procurement and other related issues as they arise
* Ensure quality at entry of projects through ensuring a rigorous project preparation and through assisting the country department in project identification
* Undertake quality reviews and adopt approaches to project interventions.
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Build and maintain deep knowledge and expertise and act as the senior sector expert and consultant in providing sector specific innovations and insight to critical aspects of agriculture and food security
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Identify and anticipate opportunities in the sector and facilitate themes and provide information for policy discussions.
* Involved in preparation of sector policy papers and development of an inventory of best practices and success stories in the sector
* Initiate and manage preparation of project completion reports in highlighting problems and issues faced, actions taken and lessons learned.
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Generate commitment, motivation and enthusiasm to Agriculture and Food Security Division goals, and guide Division members through periods of change or uncertainly
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Provide clear direction, prioritise tasks, assign and delegate responsibility and monitor the workflow
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Plan, manage and review individual performance and provide regular feedback, development and coaching, taking prompt action where necessary
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Provide opportunities for Agriculture and Food Security Division members to suggest, participate in and contribute to improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing initiatives
* Ensure the Agriculture and Food Security Division complies with IDB's policies, processes, practices and systems.


Qualifcation & Experience:

* A university degree in engineering, economics with focus on agriculture
* Preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
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Good track record of implemented projects
* In depth experience and knowledge of development banks

Skills / Competencies:

* Project management skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Highly organised, analytical skills
* Demonstrates thorough knowledge of financing projects related to integrated rural development; able to provide input regarding legal, economic and financial feasibility Displays a strong understanding of project management sufficient to analyze progress using audit and risk assessment techniques
* Leads and guides through consequent results orientation based on IDB's Vision 1440H; motivates and challenges employees; acts as a role model; facilitates capability development; acts with fairness and objectivity, is able to give as well as receive feedback.
* Encourages self and others to outstanding Performance; shows Responsiveness and dedication towards clients; is reliable and a person of Integrity, Dedicates self and others to serve clients in all needs, Empowers staff & displays confidence in critical situations.
* Comes up with ideas and initiatives; is able to identify future chances, requirements, and challenges for IDB; creates opportunities for and rewards innovation, initiatives, and creativity of team members; willing to commit resources to pursue solutions.
* Initiates and manages change through identifying and aligning efforts and resources to achieve the goals of the IDB Group Reform Project; accelerates and energizes the change on an ongoing basis through permanent focus, enthusiasm and commitment.
* Shows highest levels of solution- & results orientation and implementation focus while maintaining IDB's Guiding Principles; tries new ways to solve problems and is able to integrate different views and build consensus; improves methodologies as appropriate.
* Is open, tolerant, flexible, trustful and empathetic towards all members of the Ummah and beyond; thinks and acts without borders (MCs and non-MCs); is able to appreciate and integrate others' views and beliefs without diluting core Islamic values.
* Able to establish, extend and leverage contact & partnership to make decisions in the best interest of IDB's Mission and its global strategy; Conveys information clearly, accurately and convincingly; recognizes importance of listening to and understanding needs of others.

Other Information:
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV

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