Project Manager (N-21-20 )

International Potato Center POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Ref.: N-21-20 PM/NRS/India PROJECT MANAGER

Meghalaya, India

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Project Manager (Agriculture/Horticulture/Vegetable Science/Seed Science/social sciences) to lead the “Seed Secure

Meghalaya:Establishmentoflow-costformalandinformalpotatoseedproductionsystemtoenhancefood security and income generation” project based in Meghalaya, Shillong.

The Project: “Seed Secure Meghalaya: Establishment of low-cost formal and informal potato seed production system to enhance food security and income generation” project is implemented by the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) and funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). CIP’s engagement is to provide technical backstopping, innovations, and capacity building along the entire potato seed value chain to increase its productivity, and improve the livelihoods of small-scale andmarginalfarmers, CIP will work in close collaboration withMeghalaya StateGovernment particularly Department of Horticulture, MBMA, CPRS, Shillong and private sector partners. About the role:

The Project Manager should be driven by the desire to achieve impact through high quality development interventions in close coordination with project partners. The Project Manager will have overall responsibility for all aspects of project implementation and reporting. The candidate selected will directly supervise an interdisciplinary team of specialists. This is a National recruited position that will work closely with other CIP science teams at our India regional office in New Delhi and headquarter in Lima, Peru. The assignment will include frequent travel within Meghalaya and India. The position will be based in Shillong, Meghalaya and will report to the Country Manager in New Delhi, India.

Key responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, plan, supervise and lead the implementation and reporting of plans and programs related to the assigned project/team.

• Contribute and lead to specific outputs of the strategic business plans.

• Develop and oversee implementation of strategies in accordance with agreed objectives of DCE/ Program or Team.

• Manage the preparation and/or development of annual work/budget plans based on research objectives and monitor the implementation.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with various stakeholders (public and private sectors), to coordinate cross functional research project outputs, timelines and delivery of new technologies/ techniques.

• Participate in organization wide activities and represent CIP at various meetings or events as workshops, conferences and trainings for capacity building of partners.

• Publish scientific papers in high-impact academic journals according to the discipline, prepare project reports and policy briefs.

• Lead the preparations of research proposals and actively help securing funds and support. • Supervise direct staff and contribute to their performance evaluations and identify succession planning and development.

• Member of people management team to evaluate performance across the unit.

• Comply with national and international health and safety laws, regulations, and standards.

What are we looking for?

• PhD degree in Seed Science/Horticulture/ Vegetable Science/ Agronomy/ Plant Breeding/ Soil

Science/Plant Pathology/Social Sciences or related degree.

• Atleast8yearsofstrongexperienceinagriculturerelatedareaorprojectcoordination. Field-based

rural development project promoting agricultural or other technological innovation, preferably in

potato in India.

• Experience of coordinating M&E and hands-on technical reporting.

• Strong experience of using communication technologies as research and development tools.

• Excellent knowledge of innovation systems research and underlying social science methodologies,

both qualitative and quantitative.

• Experience of coordinating multi-institutional collaboration in support of rural communities and

their governance structures.

• Strong understanding of integrating gender and other social equity considerations into project

design and delivery.

• Good record of scientific and technical publications.

• Willingness to travel frequently in-country and work under field conditions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are a must; additional communication

skills in Hindi are an additional asset.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D

background.

• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity

for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.

• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in

developing countries and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are we offering?

• Great career opportunity in an international organization.

• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.

• One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.

• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

How to apply?

Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V.

with your references. Screening of applications will begin on April 23, 2021 and will continue until the post

is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged

to apply.