Closing date:
01 Jan 2014
Employer: International Potato Center
The International Potato Center (CIP) and the Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) are seeking a dynamic and innovative research professional with expertise in pro-poor market analysis, processing, and value chain development and assessment, to lead the design and implementation of a new research project that aims to expand the utilization of RTB and reduce their post-harvest losses in the countries of East and Central Africa. DOWNLOAD PDF
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Establish a project coordination team in Kampala, Uganda.
• Based on the project proposal document, lead the preparation of a workplan in consultation with stakeholders in Uganda that includes crop and geographical targeting, characterization of existing RTB systems and identification of needs and opportunities in increasing post-harvest efficiency and improving RTB value chains.
• Establish a clear theory of change for the project and an impact pathway based on it. • Identify specific research and development outcomes, aligning closely with the project document • Lead the development of a detailed postharvest and value chain research plan for RTB crops in Uganda, in close collaboration with other CGIAR partners and national research institutes and stakeholders • Ensure timely delivery of research outputs by project partners and coordinate their dissemination through publications and technical and policy forums • Develop a clear M&E framework for the project, aligned with RTB monitoring tools and impact assessment strategy • Establish an effective value chain and postharvest research partnership for RTB in Uganda initially and in other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa subsequently that is networked with CIP and RTB post-harvest and value chain work in Asia and Latin America. • Lead initiatives for building capacity in post-harvest and value chain research and development in RTB and CIP • Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy to strengthen the value chain work in RTB and in CIP
Employer: International Potato Center
The International Potato Center (CIP) and the Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) are seeking a dynamic and innovative research professional with expertise in pro-poor market analysis, processing, and value chain development and assessment, to lead the design and implementation of a new research project that aims to expand the utilization of RTB and reduce their post-harvest losses in the countries of East and Central Africa. DOWNLOAD PDF
Duties and Accountabilities:
• Establish a project coordination team in Kampala, Uganda.
• Based on the project proposal document, lead the preparation of a workplan in consultation with stakeholders in Uganda that includes crop and geographical targeting, characterization of existing RTB systems and identification of needs and opportunities in increasing post-harvest efficiency and improving RTB value chains.
• Establish a clear theory of change for the project and an impact pathway based on it. • Identify specific research and development outcomes, aligning closely with the project document • Lead the development of a detailed postharvest and value chain research plan for RTB crops in Uganda, in close collaboration with other CGIAR partners and national research institutes and stakeholders • Ensure timely delivery of research outputs by project partners and coordinate their dissemination through publications and technical and policy forums • Develop a clear M&E framework for the project, aligned with RTB monitoring tools and impact assessment strategy • Establish an effective value chain and postharvest research partnership for RTB in Uganda initially and in other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa subsequently that is networked with CIP and RTB post-harvest and value chain work in Asia and Latin America. • Lead initiatives for building capacity in post-harvest and value chain research and development in RTB and CIP • Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy to strengthen the value chain work in RTB and in CIP
How to apply:
Applications: Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of
interest, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three
references knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional
qualifications and work experience to: cip-recruitment@cgiar.org.
The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the
subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin
on January 1, 2014 and will continue until the post is filled. All
applications will be acknowledged, only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
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