Recrutement de 01 DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Recrutement de 01 DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: 10 ans ou plus
Expire le: 10-09-2023

AfricaRice
Côte d'Ivoire
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Ref: IRS/EPS/DGO/2023/30

The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is seeking a highly qualified Director of Research and Innovation (DRI) who will be based at AfricaRice M’bé -Bouaké/ Côte d’Ivoire. S/He will work under the supervision of the Director General.

About AfricaRice
The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is a leading pan-African rice research organization committed to improving livelihoods in Africa through strong science and effective partnerships. AfricaRice is a CGIAR Research Center. It is also an intergovernmental association of 28 African member countries, with headquarters in Côte d’Ivoire.

Position purpose
The Director of Research and Innovation will proactively support a range of programmatic and administrative duties to ensure that all research and innovation for development program activities are in alignment with the 2030 Rice Research and Innovation Strategy for Africa as well as the 2030 Research and Innovation Strategy of the One CGIAR. To achieve this, the DRI will work closely with continental and global stakeholders including NARS leaders and their teams on the continent, One CGIAR Global Science Directors and their teams, the scientific personnel of AfricaRice including Outstation Representatives, Program Leaders, the Project Portfolio Coordinator, and Project Coordinators. The DRI will also coordinate very closely with the Head of the Grants and Conventions Unit of AfricaRice and also provide the appropriate coordination support to ensure the smooth operation of all research stations/offices of AfricaRice established in member countries.

Position responsibilities
The DRI is a member of the Executive management Committee (EMC) and may therefore be asked to act in an interim capacity for the DG of the Center as and when required. The incumbent will be called upon to travel frequently to the offices of AfricaRice in Abidjan and Out Stations.

Qualifications/Selection Criteria

Education: A Doctorate degree in an agricultural science discipline with an admirable record of achievements

Work experience and key competencies required:
At least 10 years of senior management and leadership experience with an agricultural research organization, especially providing leadership to programs and projects with an international dimension;

Languages
The candidate should be able to communicate fluently (orally and in writing) in English or French and have a good working knowledge of the other language. A working knowledge of local languages spoken will be an asset.

Terms and Conditions
This is an international recruited position.



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Not later than 10th september 2023

For more information on AfricaRice, please visit our website at: www.AfricaRice.org