International Potato Center Deputy Chief of Party - Bangladesh
POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref.:
12-87 DCOP/RRS/SWCA
Deputy Chief of Party
The
International Potato Center seeks a dynamic Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to be
responsible for an ambitious research-for-development initiative that aims
to
increase incomes of smallholder potato producers in Southern Bangladesh through
access to effective low-cost ware and seed storage. This initiative is a new
component of an ongoing multi-year USAID-funded “Horticulture Project,” led by CIP and
the World Vegetable Center (AVRDC) which
will improve incomes and nutritional health of smallholder families in Bangladesh
through innovations potato, sweetpotato, and vegetable production, marketing,
and consumption.
The Center:
CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural
research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and
Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives
of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being,
and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of
the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality
science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based
solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in
over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of
the CGIAR Consortium. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a
food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who
are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner
organizations.
The position: The DCOP will be located in Dhaka, where she or he will
supervise a small team consisting of two specialists in postharvest and
engineering and a number of field staff. She or he is expected to provide the
team with technical and management guidance. The successful candidate will also
be expected to travel frequently in the target region of southwest and south
central Bangladesh, where on-site storage activities will be located and where
field staff dedicated to the storage project will be located. The DCOP will
report to the Horticulture Project COP and will be expected to liaise closely
with Horticulture Project staff, key scientific staff of CIP, and local project
implementation partners and resource organizations. The DCOP will also be
expected to liaise with Faculty of the University of California, Davis, which
is co-implementing the storage component with CIP.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
The DCOP will lead and manage the storage component of the project and
will have the following specific responsibilities:
·
Facilitate the establishment of a cohesive,
proactive storage team and a strong, mutually respectful partnership of
implementing organizations with clear accountability, transparency in its
operations, and efficient targeting of low-income potato producers for improved
potato storage
·
Supervise the socioeconomic assessment of storage in
the selected locations
·
In parallel with the assessment and in collaboration
with local partners, identify suitable locations and interested local producers
to establish prototype stores
·
Ensure effective community mobilization by partner
organization. Develop strategy for
farmers’ institution building and ensure effective implementation of the
strategy
·
Ensure gender sensitive institution building
approach
·
Supervise the construction and commissioning of
prototype stores and ensure detailed technical, social, and economic evaluation
during the storage period On the basis of comparison of evaluation results for
different prototypes, design a strategy for going to scale with potato storage
Implement a step-wise expansion of storage options for target producers
·
Ensure the timely preparation and high quality of
all reporting requirements related to the storage work.
Selection
criteria:
·
Advanced
degree in agriculture-related or social science field, PhD preferred
- Minimum five years of proven experience managing similar projects, preferably those funded by USAID
- Superb management capabilities in ensuring administrative and financial efficiency
·
At least 7-8 years of technical
familiarity with agriculture or infrastructure projects
·
Strong project
management, communications, and interpersonal skills
·
Experience in implementing project activities
designed on participatory approaches /community empowerment process
·
Practical experience in managing socio-economic
assessments/surveys
·
Familiarity with key gender theories
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders, including government, NGOs, and private companies
- Familiarity with or experience working in Bangladesh preferred
·
Fluency
in written and spoken English required. Knowledge
of Bangla a strong advantage
·
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
·
Conditions: This is a Regional Research Staff
(RRS) position. The employment contract will be for three-years, renewable annually
depending on performance and available funds. The salary will be
internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with
experience. CIP provides additional benefits including employer-paid
medical, life and disability insurance and retirement benefits. CIP prides
itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space
for personal and professional growth.
- Applications: Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of motivation, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: CIP-Recruitment@cgiar.org . The reference name of the position should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin on October 22, 2012 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.
- Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.
- CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply
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