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  • Posted: Apr 20, 2018
    Deadline: May 18, 2018
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    The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org
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    Market and Value Chain Specialist

    CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Market and Value Chain Specialist, with a strong interest in agri-input markets and agri-business development. The position focuses on agri-market and business research and development in support of a portfolio of projects, with special attention to maize agri-food and seed systems. The position contributes to and draws on the experiences of a large multi-disciplinary international research team, including the team associated with Stress Tolerant Maize for Africa (STMA) which focuses on developing and deploying improved and stress tolerant maize cultivars for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

    The selected candidate will work as a member of CIMMYT’s Socio-Economics Program (SEP) in close collaboration with CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP).

    The position will be based at CIMMYT’s regional office in Nairobi, Kenya, but will involve frequent travel, including other CIMMYT and field sites in Africa.

    Specific duties:

    • Design and implement a strategic research-for-development (R4D) agenda around agri-input markets and agri-business development in SSA.
    • Assess agri-market and business development opportunities in delivery countries with special emphasis on demand and supply of maize seed, including seed market intelligence and demand assessment, business models and market development strategies.
    • Initiate, build and strengthen partnerships with public and private institutional stakeholders for delivering positive impact among smallholder farmers in SSA.
    • Translate findings into practical R4D priorities and implications, including the development of strategies, options and recommendations to set research priorities, guide policy decisions, facilitate adoption and adaptation, stimulate scaling up and out and enhance social inclusiveness.
    • Publish findings in international peer-reviewed journals and contribute to dissemination of results to stakeholders.
    • Assist in resource mobilization and project/CIMMYT management as required.

    Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

    • Ph.D. in agribusiness, market/value chain research or a related field.
    • Active interest and preferably experience in the seed sector and/or seed business research and development.
    • Preferably at least two-three years of relevant experience.
    • Familiarity with the agricultural development and technology delivery issues in SSA.
    • Demonstrated ability to excel in complex, multidisciplinary research or development projects.
    • Good partnership building skills, including ability to interact with funding agencies; deliver effectively; and moderate meetings with local partners.
    • Experience with applied research related to public-private partnerships and business models would be an added advantage.
    • A high degree of personal organization and ability to work under pressure.
    • Ability to work with different nationalities and disciplines, as a member of a diverse work team.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with established publication record in international peer-reviewed journals.
    • The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Achievement Orientation, Problem Solving, Decision-making, Teamwork and Multi-Cultural Orientation.

    The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

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    Project Manager - Fall Armyworm R&D Portfolio

    CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, innovative, and results-oriented candidate for the position of Project Manager – Fall Armyworm Portfolio. The selected candidate will work as a member of CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP). The main role of this position shall be to effectively manage and implement, in a timely manner, Fall Armyworm (FAW) projects/initiatives led and implemented by CIMMYT in sub-Saharan Africa, based on an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy, in close collaboration with international research centers, national partners, and development partners.

    The position will be based at CIMMYT’s regional office in Nairobi, Kenya.

    Specific duties:

    • Day-to-day management of CIMMYT’s projects on FAW, in close collaboration with international and national research and development partners.
    • Coordinate development of detailed, high-quality work plans and results frameworks for the projects in the assigned portfolio, and facilitate their implementation in the target countries/geographies while maintaining compliance with the agreed scope, time, and budget for each project.
    • Participate in the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of progress made towards achieving project targets, objectives and outcomes.
    • Establish and maintain strong linkages between partner institutions and effectively manage stakeholder expectations, while ensuring clarity about roles and responsibilities among institutions and project team members.
    • Ensure timely preparation and submission of high quality, consolidated technical and financial reports for projects/initiatives in the assigned portfolio.
    • Clearly communicate the activities, results, outcomes, and impacts of the project(s) in meetings with the funding agencies and other stakeholders.
    • Provide support to relevant public and private sector partners in the target geographies and ensure that they are fully and actively engaged.
    • In close collaboration with internal and external partners, develop and submit high-quality project proposals on FAW management in Africa.
    • Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Program Director/Supervisor to effectively tackle the challenge of FAW to the food security and livelihoods in Africa.

    Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

    • PhD in entomology, crop protection or a closely related field under IPM.
    • At least 10 years of professional work experience in IPM in the cropping systems.
    • At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in project management, and familiarity with standard project management principles, tools and techniques.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
    • Demonstrated ability to write, publish, and disseminate technical reports, success stories, and promotional materials.
    • Experience in proposal development including successful track-record of resource mobilization.
    • Experience in implementing, monitoring, technical and financial reporting for donor-funded R&D projects.
    • Demonstrated experience in efficient management of financial resources.
    • In close collaboration with internal and external partners, develop and submit high-quality project proposals on FAW management in Africa.
    • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multi-cultural environment.
    • The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Pro-activity, Problem Solving, Decision-making, Achievement Orientation and Teamwork.

    Desired qualifications:

    • Formal training and/or certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, PMD Pro, etc.)
    • Good working knowledge of French.
    • Experience of establishing and maintaining partnerships with various stakeholders.
    • Experience of facilitating and organizing multi-stakeholder workshops.
    • Ability to deal with high workload and to work under pressure.

    The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

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