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  • Posted: Feb 23, 2018
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    The International Potato Center, known by its Spanish acronym CIP, was founded in 1971 as a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world problems of hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. CIP is truly a global center, with headquarters in Lima, Peru and offices in 20 developing...
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    Regional Director for Africa

    Job description

    Regional Director for Africa The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly motivated Regional Director to provide strategic direction and implementation of CIP’s research and/for development portfolio of country led projects in the region.

    About The Role

    This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Director General. The successful candidate will lead the regional strategy planning, while ensure CIP Country leadership is delivering quality research projects on time and within budget. The Regional Director will be responsible for overall regional project implementation, donor/government relations, communications, financial deliverables, strategic partnering, and resource mobilization. S/he will act as the CIP spokesperson in the region to represent CIP with local media, partners, governments and funders.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Strategic Planning and Regional Management: Lead the creation and implementation of regional strategy in coordination with key leaders at CIP; Ensure quality project implementation though compressive country-specific reviews of project portfolios, cross learning opportunities, and lessons learned; Lead and manage the regional strategic alliance and partnerships.
    • Fundraising and representation: Develop and drive forward fundraising plans for the region, according to the program business plans, trends and needs; Pursue strategic alliances with collaborative partners to develop CIP as a partner of choice for major local and international donors; Maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities, country plans and planned funding initiatives; Represent CIP at the regional and country level with donor, and partners in order to support CIP’s institutional interest; Informs and supports communications and marketing at the regional level; Participate in proposal development when relevant.
    • FinancialandOperationalManagement:LeadtheexecutionofCIP’soperationsintheregion; Monitor country level projects including annual and multi-year budgets and forecasts; Ensure the implementation and monitoring of financial and operational policy and procedures at the country and regional level; Report to headquarters about the financial state of the country and regional offices; Accountable for compliance according to the donor agreement and
      delegation of authority assigned to this position.
    • Safety, Security and Risk Management: Oversee the implementation of the regional security guidelines andsecuritymanagementplan;ImplementtheH&Spolicyattheregionalleveland
      thecomplianceatthecountrylevel;SupportCountryLeaders inpreparingand managingrisks
      to guarantee proper CIP operations.
    • People Management: Lead CIP efforts to recruit, manage and develop high performing
      regional and country based staff; Develop a positive work environment for all staff across the
      region; Manage and coach the country managers to ensure the effective talent management
      processes,contribute to their performance reviewsand identify succession and development
      plans.

    What we are looking for?

    • Advance degree (PhD or Master) in Administration or science discipline.
    • From 12 years of working experience, with at least 5 years working as a Regional Director/
    • Country Manager in a development or international organization, preferably in sub-Saharan
      Africa.
    • Extensive management or leadership experience, preferably leading high-level scientific
      talent, to enable the creation of appropriate regional strategies.
    • Proven expertise of leading large funding initiatives and manage large/complex proposals in region.
    • Solid financial management skills and metrics-based management accountability expertise.
    • Demonstrated people management and team building skills.
    • Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems or exploit potentials.
    • Superb written and oral communication skills in English.

    Why should you consider this opportunity?

    • CIP is a globalandreputableinternationalorganizationthathasastrong,state-of-the-artR&D
    • background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with theAl-Sumait Award
      for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
    • CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender
      equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
    • CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly
      located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

    What are we offering?

    • Great career opportunity in an international organization.
    • Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with

    experience.

    • Comprehensive international insurance coverage.
    • Attractive retirement plan.
    • Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
    • Work in an equal and diverse workplace.How to apply?

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to International Potato Center on www.impactpool.org to apply

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