Director - CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems - ICARDA

Creating new approaches for Integrated Agricultural Production Systems for Food Security and Better Livelihoods in the Dry Areas.



Opportunity for an outstanding research manager to lead an innovative new global research program on dryland agricultural systems.



Internationally Recruited Position in Amman, Jordan. Please apply online by January 31, 2014.



The Challenge

The Dryland Systems Research Program is a major new effort to speed up the identification, testing, and delivery of solutions to increase food and nutrition security, and improve livelihoods in the world’s most fragile agro-ecosystems.



Current reductionist, piecemeal, and single-dimension research approaches to improve agriculture in low-income countries are no longer effective. If you share this feeling and are a dynamic manager who has produced and led innovative research on agriculture and livelihoods in dryland systems, we encourage you to apply to this challenging senior position.



The Dryland Systems Program starts in 2012. Its integrated agro-ecosystems approach should develop research to produce solutions to benefit low income countries and their rural communities. It combines knowledge from applied research using the latest innovation system approaches, communication and knowledge sharing strategies, and tools. The Program’s new thinking and findings will be harnessed to create measurable, sustainable, and large scale impact on rural livelihoods.



The Program has a growing annual budget of over $ 40 Million.



Your Role



As the Director of the Dryland Systems Program, you will be working closely with partners and stakeholders to develop the research portfolio to achieve clearly defined results of the Program. This involves coordinating the inputs and results of the work of implementation multi-disciplinary teams, and effective management of partnerships. Project management and building of an extensive network of collaborators and partners are critical success factors.



Your Responsibilities



As the Director of the Program, you report directly to the Director General of ICARDA, the Center leading the Program. You will:

• Ensure effective and efficient implementation of the Program to achieve its objectives meeting qualitative and quantitative standards and ensure timely and high quality reporting on the Program.

• Coordinate the inputs of implementation teams in the targeted regions.

• Lead resource mobilization efforts.

• Ensure scientific excellence and global influence of the Program.

• Ensure effective partnerships with research and development partners.

• Represent the Program globally to ensure high visibility and to create positive views of investors, stakeholders, and the public.



ICARDA - The Lead Center - and Partners

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is leading this

Program. ICARDA is an international autonomous, non-profit, research center with a 36-year history in dry areas. We are supported by the CGIAR consortium of agricultural research centers. The Program is implemented by a wide range of partners including eight CGIAR Centers (ICARDA, ICRISAT, Bioversity, CIP, ICRAF, ILRI, IWMI, WorldFish), Sub-Saharan Africa Challenge Program, national agricultural research systems, and advanced research institutes.



Terms of appointment, salary and benefits

The post is in Amman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

The initial contract will be for 3 years and renewable based on performance.

Job Details

Date Posted:	2013-12-31
Job Location:	Amman, Jordan
Job Role:	Research
Company Industry:	Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing

Preferred Candidate

Career Level:	Executive/Director
Degree:	Doctorate

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Director - CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Systems - ICARDA