ICRISAT jobs for Research Program Director in Hyderabad. Last Date to apply: 06 Sep 2020
Research Program Director
ICRISAT
Expired
Posted: 19 Aug 20
Job Description
The position of Research Program Director – Asia is based at ICRISAT Headquarters, Patancheru, Telangana, India.
Qualification and Skills:
The ideal candidate should have the following skills, knowledge, experience, and personal characteristics:
PhD in Agricultural or Plant Sciences, Development Studies or related fields.
Work experience of at least 15 years in international agricultural research for development with high levels of quality research outputs.
Proven capability to manage a large research program, including all aspects of project management: managing budgets and staff, building and managing partnerships, monitoring and evaluating impacts and leading a diverse team.
Experience in systems research where multiple stakeholders, including public policymakers, the private sector and agribusiness are involved in achieving research outcomes.
Adaptability – ICRISAT is going through a process of change and requires commitment and flexibility.
Experience in addressing governance, institutional and market aspects of agriculture with examples of successful research and development interventions.
Demonstrated commitment to mentoring of staff, a safe workplace and protection of the environment.
Strong motivation and leadership skills to bring out the best from both individuals and teams.
Ability to establish, nurture and oversee multi-cultural, gender-sensitive multidisciplinary research teams.
Demonstrated expertise in written and oral communications and public awareness activities.
Demonstrated championing the critical areas of gender, youth, nutrition, knowledge sharing and innovation.
Demonstration of an entrepreneurial spirit with aptitude for innovation.
Fluency in spoken and written English is essential, knowledge of other languages, especially French, will be an asset.
General:This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position with a competitive salary and benefits package payable in US Dollars. The position is initially for three years, and extendable depending on performance of the incumbent and funding availability.
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 Id981096
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.
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