International Research Position, International Potato Center, Peru

August 12, 2010

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Research Associate in International Potato Center, Peru

Job Description: The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research organization with a global mandate to conduct research on potatoes and sweetpotatoes, sustainable management of natural resources and urban agriculture. CIP’s vision is to contribute from its areas of expertise to the fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in particular those goals that relate to poverty, hunger, child and maternal mortality, and sustainable development in rural and urban systems. CIP has its headquarters in Lima, Peru with staff and activities in locations across Africa, Asia and Latin America. CIP is a member of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research, a network of 15 research centers mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 60 donor members.

The Position: The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Nationally Recruited Scientist (NRS) for the Crop Management and Production Systems Division (Division 4). The primary responsibility will be to assist the Division Leader with research and program planning, and related management activities within the Division.

The successful candidate will have:

• MSc or PhD in Agronomy or other agricultural sciences discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ of recent related research experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated capacity to prepare projects and reports
• Capacity to recognize and deal with situations requiring application of analytical thinking
• Strong proficiency in English and Spanish, both oral and written
• Creative and able to work well in teams
• Excellent computer skills (word processing, graphic and database)
• Excellent understanding of the work and programs of the Division

Specific Responsibilities:
• Strategic: Assists the Division/Program leader in planning, implementing and monitoring the strategic plan; in the preparation of the Medium Term Plan (MTP); in interactions with Mega Programs and the coordination of projects that may derive from Mega Programs; and with the Division Leader’s related responsibilities as a member of the CIP Program Committee.
• Research management: Supports the Division and Division Leader by monitoring the portfolio of projects related to the Division or Programs in terms of execution, reporting, and relationship with the MTP and preparation of MTP and MP related reports; by helping to identify priority ideas for funding, writing concept notes and proposals; by reviewing project reports to be sent to donors; and maintaining ongoing communications with staff implementing projects in the geographic programs in order to identify gaps and problems and assist in implementation of solutions.
• Research implementation: Supports/coordinates the implementation of research projects where the Division Leader could be the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Administration: Supports the preparation of projects for restricted or MP related projects, including costing; the implementation of the Activity Based Cost (ABC) model at the level of the Division or Program, and ongoing monitoring of the budget; and the maintenance of the One Corporate System once implemented.

Conditions: This is a local position. The employment contract will be for an initial one-year term with the possibility of renewal. The position will be based in Lima, Peru.

Applications: Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and the names and contact information of two referees 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 August 23, 2010 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CIP seeks diversity and gender balance in its staff.
Women and citizens of developing countries are particularly urged to apply.

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Scholarship Tags: agronomy, International, Potato Center