Recruitment at the Africa Rice Center Botswana January 2016

Help Africa Reduce Poverty and Food Insecurity by Increasing the Productivity of the Rice Sector

The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is a leading pan-African rice research organization committed to improving livelihoods in Africa through strong science and effective partnerships. An intergovernmental association of 25 African member countries, AfricaRice is also one of the 15 international agricultural research centers that are members of the CGIAR System. AfricaRice is seeking to fill two senior management positions that will continue to help lead the successful implementation of its strategy to attain its vision and mission.

Deputy Director General/Director of Research for Development (located in its 700ha experimental station in M’bé, 30 km north of Bouaké in the central region of Côte d’Ivoire - approximately 350 kilometers away from Abidjan)The ideal candidate is a superior leader of international scientific organizations with a demonstrated ability to build, lead and manage collaborative and highly effective research for development teams addressing, in particular, agricultural development challenges in developing countries. She or he will have led change, and established private and/or public sector partnerships that add value to research for development efforts. Strong knowledge of the CGIAR is an asset. The incumbent will have the combined functions of the DDG and the DR4D. He or she will deputize for the DG and may be asked to act as interim DG of the Centre if required. This position requires frequent travel to AfricaRice’s Headquarters office in Abidjan and to its regional and country stations. The new DDG/DGR4D will lead and supervise the Research for Development Division, composed of 4 Programs and 4 Support Unit. Minimum expected education and experience are as follows:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in agriculture, economic development, or management science.
• At least 10 years of successful experience leading or working in collaboration with scientific research teams of international organizations, preferably operating in Africa, building successful collaboration with development partners and the private sector, and demonstrating a strong track record of mobilizing financial resources.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to Ms. Aurée de Carbon, Managing Director, CARRHURE Consulting at: adecarbon@carrhure.com.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12^th February 2016