Action Area Coordinator - Needed

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  Career in The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
  
  Our Client:
  The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Action Area Coordinator of the African Western Humid Lowland Action Area of the Humidtropics.
  
  IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
  Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa.
  We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture.
  We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.
  
  Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.
  
  Humidtropics is the IITA-led CGIAR Research Program on Integrated Systems for the Humid Tropics.
  This exciting new global research for development (R4D) program targets systems that affect up to 1.5 billion rural people, most of whom operate within smallholder farming systems in which livestock and production are intimately linked.
  The program focuses on increasing the available options and strengthening the capacity of poor and vulnerable people to improve their livelihoods and living environment.
  The strategy is based on promising innovations and technologies for agricultural systems in the humid tropics that will result in vibrant communities, economic success, educated people, and environments that encourage health and well-being.
  
  We are looking for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic person to fill the challenging position of Action Area Coordinator of the African Western Humid Lowland Action Area of the Humidtropics.
  The Action Area Coordinator will be responsible for implementing the Humidtropics research for development agenda in above Action Area, comprising parts of Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon.
  The Action Area Coordinator will be part of the Humidtropics Management Committee and will report to the IITA Directors for West Africa and NRM.
  
  Action Area Coordinator - Needed
  
  Job Ref: DDG - R4D/AAC/02/13
  
  Responsibilities:
  The primary responsibilities of the Action Area Coordinator will include:
  Facilitate the implementation of the research for development agenda of the Humidtropics in the Western Humid Lowland Action Area in cooperation with the Action Site contacts.
  Engage in monitoring and evaluating progress against project milestones and impact indicators in above Action Area.
  Report Action Area activities within the Humidtropics reporting templates.
  Lead the development of sub-agreements and budgets to partners for above Action Area and ensure proper technical and financial feedback from partners.
  Implement the Humidtropics-wide communication and knowledge management strategies within above Action Area.
  Represent Humidtropics as needed.
  
  Educational Qualifications:
  The candidate should have a PhD degree in a field related to management or dissemination of best practices.
  
  Core Competencies:
  At least 10 years of experience in a relevant management area with increasing responsibilities.
  Extensive experience in strategic communication with a demonstrated track record of success.
  Experience with planning, monitoring and evaluation of projects, including participatory methods.
  Significant experience with and knowledge of agricultural research and/or development work in the humid tropics.
  Excellent leadership skills and sensitivity to cross cultural issues and ability to work with multicultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
  Demonstrated strategic thinking, planning and management skills.
  Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English.
  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and gender awareness.
  Commitment to gender equity and diversity.
  Willingness to travel.
  
  Duty Station:
  Accra, Ghana (nearly certain – could also be Ibadan, Nigeria or Yaounde, Cameroon).
  
  General information:
  Initial appointment is for three years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
  
  Applications Procedure:
  Applications including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager.
  Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application
  
  Closing Date: 16th April 2013
  
  IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
  Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.