Director General

Job Category:       BISA

Position Title:      Director General

Type of Contract: Internationally Recruited Staff

Location:               India

Desired Skills:  

Description:       Can you help build a new global institution?

Do you have a clear vision on how science and technology contribute to international agriculture development?

We need a Director General (DG) for the Borlaug Institute of South Asia (BISA) New Delhi

BISA, a new international research and development institute for maize and wheat systems in South Asia, seeks its first DG who will have a great opportunity to create substantial impact and leave an enduring legacy. The position reports to the Board of Trustees and CIMMYT’s DG. You will provide overall scientific and management leadership to realize BISA’s vision. This involves building a new international organization including research stations in South Asia, under challenging political, environmental and funding conditions. Full job details at: http://bisa.cimmyt.org/

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and articulate strategies and operating plans to realize BISA’s vision and mission. These shall complement the competencies of CIMMYT, CGIAR centers, ICAR and BISA operations in other South Asia.
• Develop and implement strategy to raise and sustain funding from a broad donor base
• Develop work programs and projects
• Ensure sustained progress to achieve the mission
• Establish and nurture partnerships and alliances with special emphasis on South Asian institutions and private sector
• Represent BISA to all stakeholders including donors
• Work with CIMMYT and ICAR to establish a complementary organizational structure
• Manage planning, finance, HR, administration and control systems to ensure compliance
• Recruit, retain and develop competent and motivated staff

The ideal candidate will have:

• PhD in agriculture or development-related science
• International reputation with 20 years’ experience in research and management
• Experience in building and managing institutions that successfully mobilize large-scale resources and deliver significant impact
• Excellent command of English. Knowledge of Hindi will be an advantage
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with multicultural and gender sensitivity
• Strong skills in influencing, conflict resolution and negotiation

We offer a 5 year contract (renewable based on funding and delivery of results) with competitive salary and benefits (free of tax in India) including housing, car, comprehensive insurance, educational assistance for children, vacation, annual airfare, retirement plan and relocation assistance.

BISA is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your application to Dr. S. McGardle, Managing Director, SRI Executive Search (DG-BISA@sri-executive.com) by 31st January, 2014. Phone: +353 1 6675008. 40 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4, Ireland. www.sri-executive.com

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Excellent project management, time management and leadership skills, excellent communications and interpersonal skills and demonstrated negotiation skills.

Exceptional written, verbal and visual communications skills are required; strong Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite and Keynote skills. Final Cut Pro, HTML skills are a plus.

Thorough understanding of creative design, photography and video production. Thorough understanding of web design, print design and presentation design; ability to direct or self-produce projects in any of those media.

Effective client management skills; effective staff management skills and ability to lead and manage in a matrix/complex environment.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, must be able to multi-task, prioritize and manage multiple ongoing projects.

Highly motivated, self-directed and capable of working independently and as part of a functional team.

Non-profit/agricultural development/international experience a big plus.

Ability to work well in a team environment, to handle a heavy workload, to prioritize work and to meet assigned deadlines.

We will offer an initial contract for 3 years, which is renewable subject to continued need and funding for the position and performance of the staff member. Our internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, vacation, annual home vacation airfare, retirement plan and relocation shipment.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

To apply, email cover letter and CV (in English) no later than Friday, 17 January, 2014 to Human Resources, CIMMYT (Email: irsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please indicate position reference number: 12332 in the subject of your email).

In your application, please provide a link to your online portfolio.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For further information please contact Guillermo Flores, g.flores@cgiar.org