Executive Director - FARA , GHANA

FARA (www.fara-africa.org) the African Forum for Agricultural Research vision is to reduce poverty in Africa as a result of sustainable broad-based agricultural growth and improved livelihoods, particularly of smallholder and pastoral enterprises.The mission of FARA is to create broad-based improvements in agricultural productivity, competitiveness and markets by supporting Africa’s sub-regional organisations in strengthening capacity for agricultural innovation. FARA is headquartered in Accra, Ghana.

Reporting to the Governing Board, the Executive Director, is the Chief Executive Officer of FARA, providing leadership of FARA. As an ideal candidate, you will be an eminent African international scientist with a Ph.D. in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Production Science, Economics, Development Economics, or equivalent with a good record of quality publications AND demonstrated strong management capability in a global multicutltural setting, including the management of human at the international level and an astute executive administrator. You should have the ability to develop and implement strategic plan in line with the vision and the mission of FARA.

You must have understanding of a non-government organisation /public sector African type environment, ideally, and international agricultural network. Strong strategic and vast international experience on agricultural/sustainable research and development is essential.

The Executive Director must have a high level of communication (oral and written), advocacy and inter-personal skills, proven record in managing efficient operations of a team in alignment with a Governing Body’s plans and strategies. Fluency and proficiency in English and a working knowledge of French is required.

FARA is committed to diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Women from developing countries nationals are encouraged to apply.

FARA is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing Date: August 16th, 2012

Expressions of interest together with a full CV and supporting statement, highlighting your experience and skills against the requirements of the role should be directed in confidence to:
Aurelie Sibi, Senior Consultant, HQ- SRI Executive Search, 40 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4, Ireland asibi@sri-executive.com; +33 1 77044448