AVRDC The World Vegetable Center is a non-profit,
autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in
Taiwan and regional offices around the globe. AVRDC conducts research and
development programs that contribute to improved incomes and diets in the
developing world through increased production and consumption of safe
vegetables. For more information on AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, please
visit our website: www.avrdc.org. AVRDC seeks a Regional Director for Eastern
and Southern Africa to manage and coordinate its research and development
activities in the region. The position is based at AVRDCs Regional Center for
Africa in Arusha, Tanzania. The Regional Director reports to the Deputy
Director General Research.
autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in
Taiwan and regional offices around the globe. AVRDC conducts research and
development programs that contribute to improved incomes and diets in the
developing world through increased production and consumption of safe
vegetables. For more information on AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, please
visit our website: www.avrdc.org. AVRDC seeks a Regional Director for Eastern
and Southern Africa to manage and coordinate its research and development
activities in the region. The position is based at AVRDCs Regional Center for
Africa in Arusha, Tanzania. The Regional Director reports to the Deputy
Director General Research.
The Job: Key responsibilities for the Regional Director are as follow:
1.Represent
AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center in Eastern and Southern Africa in line with
AVRDC’s mission and vision.
AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center in Eastern and Southern Africa in line with
AVRDC’s mission and vision.
2.Develop
and maintain effective linkages with the host government and with other
initiatives and
and maintain effective linkages with the host government and with other
initiatives and
institutions
to facilitate the Regional Centers operations in Tanzania and in the region.
to facilitate the Regional Centers operations in Tanzania and in the region.
3.Develop
and implement, with the Center’s Deputy Director General for Research, Global
Theme Leaders and the Centers scientists, strategies and plans for the Centers
research and development activities in Eastern and Southern Africa.
and implement, with the Center’s Deputy Director General for Research, Global
Theme Leaders and the Centers scientists, strategies and plans for the Centers
research and development activities in Eastern and Southern Africa.
4.Coordinate,
manage and monitor the Centers research and development activities and evaluate
the performance of its staff in the region.
manage and monitor the Centers research and development activities and evaluate
the performance of its staff in the region.
5.Encourage
and motivate staff in the region to prepare high quality research and
development proposals for funding.
and motivate staff in the region to prepare high quality research and
development proposals for funding.
6.Support
the Center’s staff in the region to publish their research in a timely manner
in peer-reviewed publications, and to respond to project or management
reporting requirements efficiently and effectively.
the Center’s staff in the region to publish their research in a timely manner
in peer-reviewed publications, and to respond to project or management
reporting requirements efficiently and effectively.
7. Manage
the daily administration of the regional office in Arusha, Tanzania in the
region.
the daily administration of the regional office in Arusha, Tanzania in the
region.
8.Propose an
annual work plan, and report on progress made to the Centers Management.
Prepare progress and financial reports as required by the Centers management.
annual work plan, and report on progress made to the Centers Management.
Prepare progress and financial reports as required by the Centers management.
9.Interact
with national, regional and international institutions to develop and expand
the Centers research and development activities and impact.
with national, regional and international institutions to develop and expand
the Centers research and development activities and impact.
The Person: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an agricultural science or an
equivalent qualification and at least 10 years of experience in
conducting/coordinating research activities and resource management, with
demonstrated capacity for leadership in an international, multidisciplinary
environment. A track record of publications and fundraising together with work
experience in Eastern and Southern Africa and with professional interaction
with national and international policymakers will be an advantage. Proficiency
in written and oral English is required, as is ability to communicate complex
subjects succinctly.
equivalent qualification and at least 10 years of experience in
conducting/coordinating research activities and resource management, with
demonstrated capacity for leadership in an international, multidisciplinary
environment. A track record of publications and fundraising together with work
experience in Eastern and Southern Africa and with professional interaction
with national and international policymakers will be an advantage. Proficiency
in written and oral English is required, as is ability to communicate complex
subjects succinctly.
The Reward: This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position with
competitive pay and benefits. The initial appointment is for three years and
may be extended depending on performance of the incumbent and availability of
resources. The position will be available on or before 1 August 2013.
competitive pay and benefits. The initial appointment is for three years and
may be extended depending on performance of the incumbent and availability of
resources. The position will be available on or before 1 August 2013.
How to Apply: Submit a
letter of application with curriculum vitae, a recent passport size photograph,
names and addresses (including telephone/fax/e-mail) of three referees, and
date of availability. Please send applications stating the job title by e-mail
to human.resources@worldveg.org, before Thursday, 01 August 2013
letter of application with curriculum vitae, a recent passport size photograph,
names and addresses (including telephone/fax/e-mail) of three referees, and
date of availability. Please send applications stating the job title by e-mail
to human.resources@worldveg.org, before Thursday, 01 August 2013
