Research Project Coordinator - Product Management at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Key Responsibilities

Purpose

• Developing the mechanism and product advancement criteria for various breeding pipelines
• Developing product key characteristics and profiles for priority market segments
• Product positioning, portfolio management and life cycle management recommendations
• Facilitating mechanisms / tools to capture demand and supply
• Creating critical linkages needed for product advancements
• Contributing to the impact assessment of IRRI bred germplasms and varieties (% market share)
• Contributing to secure, plan and manage budget for the Product Management group

Engagement

• Monitoring competitive landscape with respect to the products and the markets players
• Providing feedback to the Plant Breeding and Seed Systems teams on evolving market trends and changing competitive landscape

Delivery

• Develop and deliver training programs in product management concepts to IRRI teams and NARES partners
• Design tools and draft training materials
• Contribute to the capacity development of other CGIAR centers in the field of product management
• Act as resource person for training courses and visitors
• Consolidate, evaluate and analyze research/project findings related to product management
• Draft manuscripts for publication in referred journals
• Submit project reports
• Prepare posters and papers for presentation at local and international conferences

Requirements

• M.Sc in plant breeding, Agronomy or MBA in Agri-business Management and 7- 9 years of relevant experience or Ph.D. degree in plant breeding, Agronomy with 4-5 years’ experience
• Knowledge and extensive experience in the field of product management, business planning, market development, agri and allied subjects. Has experience of working with extension workers and market stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and scientific documentary/compilation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication as well as organization and interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills