Country Director, Cote d'Ivoire

il y a 2 semaines

Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) Temps plein
Strategic Leadership
  • To promote the right conditions for achieving CIFOR-ICRAF strategic objectives (science quality, impact, partnership and operational efficiency) in Cote D'Ivoire.
  • To lead the Country's Functional Units, partners, and other stakeholders for the operationalization of the Country strategy.
  • To facilitate institutional integration and coherence through regular communication and liaison with leadership of all CIFOR-ICRAF's relevant programmatic, thematic and country.
  • Lead scientific research on agroforestry, forestry, climate change, landscape ecology and related agroforestry research, especially those related to national programs and policies.
  • To facilitate publishing and present research findings at all levels including local, national and international levels.
  • Lead the development of country projects and coordinate deliverables for the Science Domains in the country; periodic reporting of the status of research and partnerships carried out in Cote D'Ivoire for internal and external communications; strengthening partnerships for enhancing the science and pursuing the science agenda of CIFOR-ICRAF.
Resourcing and managing a multi-site, multi-disciplinary team for development impact through research
  • To lead resource mobilization through opportunity spotting and capture, catalyzing the writing of proposals, establishing and managing donor relations and the country's institutional profile.
  • To provide leadership in the recruitment of staff for the region in appropriate consultation with leadership of all of ICRAF's relevant programmatic, thematic and country team;
  • To prepare annual plan of work and budget in collaboration with FSU, CRP focal points, Theme leaders and country staff.
  • Provide overall supervision of country activities to achieve operational efficiency and effectiveness in the region; including direct supervision of Country staff (as appropriate), including performance management and evaluation.
  • To develop and nurture a supportive, productive, efficient and equitable working environment for all staff.
  • To supervise country-based teams who are part of CIFOR-CRAF's matrix with headquarters-based units.
  • To stimulate and contribute to the production of research outputs, including scientific publications, and development innovations.
Communication, Partnership-Building and Institutional Visibility
  • To develop and manage partnerships that contribute to furthering the country strategy, e.g. with national institutions, private sector, farmers' organizations, CGIAR Centers, hosting countries organizations and others, as appropriate.
  • To oversee implementation of the communication component of the country strategy, including but not limited to the leading of synthesis of regional outputs, and direction of the communication of research products.
  • To represent CIFOR-ICRAF at appropriate national events and forums and internationally as may be necessary.
  • To support the assessment of impact of CIFOR-ICRAF's work in the country.
RequirementsMinimum Academic and Professional Qualifications
  • PhD in a field related to agriculture, forestry, agroforestry or natural resources management including related social sciences.
  • Experience in conducting research in agroforestry or a closely related field, demonstrated by quality publications in high impact journals.
  • Research and management experience in developing countries; Experience in Côte d'Ivoire is an asset.
  • 10 years with a minimum of 7 years postdoctoral experience.
  • 10 years of experience leading teams.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
  • Skills in research design and quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
  • Proven track record in managing collaborative agroforestry relationships with a range of partners, including the private sector.
  • Demonstrated fund raising and proposal writing experience.
  • Familiarity with international agricultural and environmental research and development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relational skills, especially in a cross-cultural environment and ability to analyze and solve problems, persuade, network and negotiate.
  • Ability to lead and flourish in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

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