Country Manager Potato Projects - Mozambique
International Potato Center
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref: 12-96 CMPP/IRS/SSA
Country Manager Potato Projects - Mozambique
The International
Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic Country Manager for Potato
Projects in Mozambique, to lead and implement project activities to strengthen
potato seed systems and adoption of improved varieties, including capacity
building of national partners in a PPP approach in alignment with CIP’s
priority setting in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
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:
This position will be based in the Beira Corridor-Chimoio office in Mozambique.
The scientist will be engaged primarily in the implementation of project
related research activities in the region, to strengthen potato research in a
holistic manner by interlinking specific disciplines into a systems approach. The
scientist should be committed to using research for development in a complex
cooperative environment of research and development partners, specifically
focusing in capacity building of partners in a PPP approach, in alignment with
CIP’s regional and the CRP’s priority setting.
Duties and Accountabilities:
·
Coordinate
and manage activities related to the potato projects in Mozambique, including
the administrative and financial aspects of the projects
·
Plan,
develop, implement, and monitor budget utilization and financial report submission,
by actively communicating with users, monitoring related activities, and
preparing progress and financial reports as per donor’s requirements
·
Establish
reliable seed systems through affordable but effective practices for quality
seed production and distribution of new potato varieties
·
Advise
and coordinate the inclusion of value chain dimension in research projects, to
empower resource-poor and commercial farmers, for sustainable and
market-oriented self supply in clean seed
·
Develop
alliances and partnerships and actively engage in fundraising, to strengthen
the potato program in Mozambique
·
Lead
and undertake studies and capacity building activities such as planning,
implementation, and development of value chains for seed and ware potatoes
through key institutional and commercial innovations, with the aim to
positively impact profits and increase incomes of smallholder and commercial
farmers
Selection Criteria:
·
PhD
or MSc degree in phytopathology, agronomy, seed system or related field, preferably
in potato.
·
Demonstrated
project management, financial reporting, and management experience
·
Demonstrated
success in working within inter-disciplinary teams and partnerships for
research implementation;
·
Experience
as a team member in collaborative, multi-disciplinary proposal writing
·
A
good publication record consistent with years of experience;
·
Experience
with household surveys and value chain analysis;
·
Excellent
social skills and a collaborative style;
·
• Willingness to work in a multicultural team
and being culturally sensitive;
·
Proactive,
innovative and creative attitudes;
·
Willingness
to travel extensively;
·
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills in English and at least the willingness
to learn Portuguese are required.
Conditions:
The
employment contract will be for a three-year term with the possibility of
renewal. The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars,
and commensurate with experience.
Applications: Applicants should
apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this
position, a full C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees
knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work
experience to
cip-recruitment@cgiar.org, copied
to Elmar Schulte-Geldermann (e.schulte-geldermann@cgiar.org). The reference
name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email
message. Screening of applications will begin on 5 November 2012 and will
continue until the post is filled.
CIP
seeks diversity and gender balance in its staff.
Women
and citizens of developing countries are particularly urged to apply.
To
learn more about CIP please visit http://www.cipotato.org/cip/jobs.asp
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