Organization: International Potato Center
Country: Peru
Closing date: 15 Nov 2018
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly motivated and visionary senior scientist to develop and lead the development of an Andean Agri-Food Systems Initiative.
About the role
This position will be based in Lima, Peru and will report to the regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and strategic scientific guidance to develop and implement the Andean Initiative through engagement with key stakeholders.
- Define the R4D content for the Initiative within an agri-food systems framework, considering key intervention areas, including biodiversity conservation and use, increasing climate resilience of agro-food systems, value chains development and market linkages, and use of innovative tools to approach data (big data) management and analysis, and other wider-system options.
- Develop a theory of change for the Andean Initiative with key public and private stakeholder engagement.
- Contribute to a resource mobilization strategy, and specific concept notes in collaboration with CIP RM team, the regional Director and CIP science teams and partners.
- Manage the portfolio of projects and staff under the Initiative.
- Develop a compelling communications strategy for positioning the Andean Initiative with the Communication Unit.
- Link and articulate with relevant global initiatives (particularly climate change work), with CIP’s climate smart R4D work in other regions and with the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas.
What we are looking for?
- PhD in relevant agriculture-related disciplines such us Agronomy, Agricultural economics, agri-business or related to agri-food systems.
- At least 8 years’ experience in a scientific or development oriented (international) organization. Experience in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) will be essential.
- Scientific experience in at least two of the key intervention areas included in the Andean Initiative.
- Demonstrated people management and team building skills.
- Proven ability to inspire and empower colleagues as much as stakeholders.
- Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems and proven ability to create, advance and implement concepts and innovations leveraging on excellent team work skills.
- Superb written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish are essential.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
- CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
- CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
- CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members, and leads the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas.
What are we offering?
- Good working environment
- Great career opportunity in an international organization
- Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive international insurance coverage
- Attractive retirement plan
- Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal
- Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
How to apply:
Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on November 15, 2018 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
