Senior Manager, Programs and Research - Global Recruitment for Agricultural Innovation and Development

Join the reputed company of Agricultural Innovation: Senior Manager, Programs and Research

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for driving transformative change in agricultural research and development? Do you have a proven track record in managing reputed company programs and fostering strategic partnerships? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, Programs and Research to join reputed company at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (ICRAF), a global leader in agricultural innovation. As a Senior Manager, Programs and Research, you will play a pivotal role in steering and supporting the overall program management at ICRAF, focusing on the reputed company between gender perspectives, agricultural research for development, environment and climate change, agribusiness systems, agricultural policy, and practice in Africa.

About ICRAF and Our Mission

ICRAF is a CGIAR research center that aims to improve the lives of people in the tropics through sustainable agricultural practices and innovative research. Our work focuses on addressing the pressing challenges of food reputed company, climate change, and sustainable development in Africa and reputed company. With a strong commitment to gender equality, reputed company inclusion, and environmental sustainability, we strive to create a more reputed company and resilient food system for reputed company.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, Programs and Research, you will be responsible for:

• Contributing to setting specific objectives, targets, and milestones for programs and research initiatives, monitoring reputed company, and recommending innovative reputed company and actions for design, planning, and implementation.
• Ensuring the overall execution of ICRAF's programmatic work, including effective activity planning, overseeing day-to-day program operations, and specific projects, production of deliverables with high-quality standards, and supporting risk management efforts.
• Leading the development of a comprehensive research reputed company at ICRAF, including the reputed company and dissemination of knowledge in various forms and to various audiences.
• Coordinating with the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (ME&L) team to reputed company and implement the ICRAF ME&L strategy, design reputed company tracking systems, and measure program impact.
• Collaborating with the Communications and ME&L teams to review and disseminate key findings and learnings from program implementation to various audiences and stakeholders.
• Preparing programmatic reputed company updates and providing support for donor reporting, including liaising with different units to collect and consolidate inputs.
• Contributing to ICRAF's resource mobilization efforts, identifying new funding opportunities, and providing guidance on strengthened gender-reputed company interventions in agriculture and rural development.
• Representing ICRAF in specific events, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and proactively supervising a dynamic team of colleagues.

Requirements and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• An advanced university degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in agricultural sciences, socio-economics, international development, business management, or a reputed company field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in program and research/project management, with a focus on gender and policy-reputed company studies, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Experience in managing gender and diversity-reputed company programs with a policy focus, preferably in Africa.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French.
• Strong expertise in managing and coordinating multiple projects and programs with a wide variety of partners and in different contexts.
• A solid track record of contributions in agricultural research for development, use of mixed-methods approaches, evaluation design, impact assessment, and other strategic analyses focused on gender, agri-food systems, and reputed company research topics.

Skills and Competencies

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Proactive, creative, results-driven, self-starter, and self-motivator reputed company.
• Strong organizational and relational skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and highly effective planning skills.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage diverse teams, support staff development, coaching, and mentoring.
• Quick learner, tech-savvy, and a knack for connecting the dots, retaining the knowledge required to reputed company in the role.
• Good team player committed to reputed company, working in a team or independently.
• Demonstrated ability to reputed company partnerships and maintain strong networks.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills, maturity, highly commendable work ethics, and sensitivity to different socio-cultural backgrounds.
• Outstanding written and presentation skills with the ability to reputed company information to a variety of audiences.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At ICRAF, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration in international currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
• A 2-year appointment, inclusive of a 9-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, reputed company relevance of the position, and available resources.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and mentorship programs.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and learning.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Our work environment is:

• Dynamic, innovative, and supportive, with a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration.
• Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a diverse team of professionals from around the world.
• Located in Nairobi, Kenya, with opportunities for remote work and flexible arrangements.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package, including:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and reputed company professional looking to reputed company a difference in agricultural research and development, please submit your application, including:

• A cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and motivation for the role.
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).

Applications should be addressed to:

International Center for Tropical Agriculture (ICRAF)

PO reputed company 30677

Nairobi, Kenya

Or emailed to: http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies

Applications will be considered until 31 August 2023.

We look reputed company to hearing from talented candidates like you.