Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 01 Dec 2018
This Country Program Coordinator will provide overall coordination and technical direction and quality control for CIP’s portfolio of sweetpotato activities in Bangladesh. S/he will lead and supervise a team of researchers, field assistants, and other project staff to deliver high quality technical outputs and ensure broad reach of improved technologies and practices amongst farmers, food processors, and consumers. The incumbent will be part of CIP’s regional and global science teams and will thus participate in wider CGIAR research programs specifically on Roots, Tubers and Bananas and Agriculture for Nutrition and Health. The position will primarily be responsible for timely program delivery and will further contribute to the future development of the program portfolio in Bangladesh and Asia. The position reports to CIP’s global Sweetpotato Program Leader and is based in Dhaka.
Who are we looking for?
· PhD in a field related to agriculture, food or nutrition and at least 5 years’ experience working in an international program context. MSc degree with additional 8 years’ experience will be considered. Specific experience with sweetpotato or related crops is an advantage.
· Strong hands-on experience coordinating field-based research and development programs involving local and national implementing partners.
· Proven track record of excellent planning and reporting skills.
· Strong understanding and direct experience of partnering with commercial private sector in the agriculture and food sectors.
· Excellent leadership skills to promote effective collaboration within the team and across partner organizations.
· Experience working in developing country context is required; specific experience in Bangladesh or Asia is an advantage.
· Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
· Willingness and ability to travel and work in resource-poor, rural areas.
How to apply:
Visit the following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on December 1, 2018 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted