ICRISAT jobs for Global Research Program Director in Hyderabad. Last Date to apply: 15 Jan 2022
Global Research Program Director
ICRISAT
Expired
Posted: 29 Nov 21
Job Description
1. Post Name: Global Research Program Director “resilient Farm And Food Systems”
2. Position overview
a. ICRISAT has a compelling mission to fight poverty and improve the lives of people living in the drylands around the world. The drylands are harsh environments with some of the highest levels of poverty and malnutrition, impacted strongly by climate change and battling water shortages and environmental degradation. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be met unless we are persistent in escalating efforts towards finding solutions in these most challenged landscapes.
b. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a part of a modern and innovative agricultural research organization. ICRISAT is embarking on a journey to implement its new research structure in Asia, East and Southern Africa and West and Central Africa through its three newly carved global research programs. To implement its research for development agenda, ICRISAT is looking for a dynamic, experienced, exceptional, multi-talented candidate for the position of Global Research Program Director for its Global Research program “Resilient Farm and Food Systems”.
3. Qualifications and Experience
a. The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of the following skills, knowledge, experience, and personal characteristics: A Ph.D. degree in agronomy/natural resource management/relevant disciplines of natural resource management.
Relevant work experience of at least 20 years in the area of agricultural research for development with high quality research outputs including an excellent record of publication in high impact journals. Demonstrated ability to build research networks and partnerships required for research and research for development to enhance productivity in drylands.
b. Demonstrated ability to write proposals and resource mobilization in the area of agricultural research for development or similar areas. Well connected with institutions, organization in the relevant areas of research. Experience of leading multicultural, multi-disciplinary scientific teams and ability to work across diverse environments and cultures. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to deliver a compelling picture of the ICRISAT mandate across stakeholders.
c. Knowledge of the context of smallholder farmers in the highly vulnerable climates of the drylands and knowledge of the major crops and cropping systems of the South Asian, sub-Saharan African region. Excellent written and oral skills in English. Knowledge of other international languages, especially French, will be an advantage.
Job Particulars
Role hr admin
Education M Phil / Ph.D
Who can apply Experienced (3+ Years)
Hiring Process Face to Face Interview
Employment TypeFull Time
Job Id1358584
Job Category Govt Jobs , 1 to 3 Yr Exp , Recruitment
Locality Address
State Telangana
Country India
About Company
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world.
Jobs By Location
Hyderabad
Ahmedabad
Noida
Delhi
Kolkata
Chennai
Mumbai
Pune
Gurgaon
Bangalore
Others also searched for
Job & career videos Subscribe
