Job: Regional Director - Eastern And Southern Africa

Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Deadline: Thursday, 01 August 2013 

Description

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 researchand 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'smission and vision.

2.Develop 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.

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.

4.Coordinate, 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.

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.

7. Manage 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.

9.Interact 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.

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.

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. Pleasesend applications stating the job title by e-mail to human.resources@worldveg.org, before 30 June 2013.