IITA recruiting Head of capacity Development office
Head of Capacity Development Office
(Ref: DDG-P4D/HCDO/04/18)
Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the
position of Head of Capacity Development Office.
IITA is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and
poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development
needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce
producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization
founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops:
cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. It is a member of CGIAR, a global
agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more
information on IITA.
This position reports to Deputy Director General, Partnerships for Delivery. The Head of Capacity
Development Office will be responsible for the coordination, delivery/facilitation and implementation
of capacity development (CD) building services to IITA staff, and NARES aimed at strengthening
their skills knowledge required to achieve agricultural transformation. He/she contributes to
partnership, advocacy, networking and resource mobilization. He/she will identify and nurture such
relations between IITA, government ministries and the implementing partners, focusing primarily on
funding and program development.
Position Responsibilities:
The tasks are as follows:
• Provide technical leadership and management of capacity development of IITA, NARES and
others in fulfilment of the Institute objectives.
• Lead/coordinate strategy development, implementation, and monitoring of CD activities, in
collaboration with other scientists and project staff, as well as project partners; provide support to
project teams technically and ensure the smooth coordination of partner capacity building.
• Manage the Capacity Development Office, including staff-development, work planning, direction
and supervision, monitoring quality work, and evaluation of staff performance; set up and maintain
a coordination system to achieve the best use of capacity development resources.
• Identify and develop, tools, materials and processes for specific areas/topics identified as needed
for capacity development of staff and partners, which help the Institute mobilise NARES to
achieve agricultural transformation.
• Establish and maintain a robust framework for measuring the impact of training provided by CDO,
to include feedback from participants.
• Identify, develop and manage new income generation services and initiatives within the Capacity
Development Team.
• Proactively develop concept notes and project proposals to seek out funding sources to augment
the Institute’s programs in CD.
• Support collaboration and learning with implementing partners and government entities to apply
emerging approaches and best practices in CD.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, including senior-level officials of
Governments, donors, the academic community and private corporations to promote the strategic
Contribute in the formulation, operational frameworks and implementation of youth and
agriculture programs in consultation with relevant government agencies.
• Contribute to the management, operation and performance of the Partnership for Delivery
Directorate to ensure it meets its targets and supports the delivery of organizational and strategic
goals.
• Liaise with the HR on issues regarding staff development.
• Assist in the implementation of IITA’s ten-year strategy in so far as it relates to the activities
within the Capacity Development Office.
• Any other tasks as may be assigned.
Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree in agricultural education, business administration, communications, liberal arts,
human resources or related field. At least eight years’ experience in a relevant management position
and at least eight years’ experience with developing and facilitating training programs and/or
management of capacity building programs.
Core Competencies
• Strong leadership experience with a multi-disciplinary, international or research organization.
• Proven experience of capacity building and learning theory and organizational development work
in multinational settings in several capacity development areas.
• Ability to articulate and present material in a professional and effective manner, to a wide range of
constituents including donors, government officials, private sector, collaborators, farmers, etc.
• Ability to find and mobilise resources to support capacity building work.
• Excellent communication, networking, and inter-personal skills, including the ability to interact
effectively with donors, colleagues, research institutions and partners.
• Flexibility and ability to cope with changes in priorities.
• Sound political judgment and ability to be pragmatic and diplomatic with varied players.
• Good command of written and verbal English and French with ability to articulate a strong
strategic vision.
Duty station: Ibadan, Nigeria
General information: The contract will be for an initial period of three years. IITA offers
internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars.
Applications: Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s
background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae,
names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the
applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present
or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.
Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers
Closing Date: 19th April 2018
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from woman.
Click here to apply
http://www.iita.org/about/jobs/
(Ref: DDG-P4D/HCDO/04/18)
Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the
position of Head of Capacity Development Office.
IITA is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and
poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development
needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce
producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization
founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops:
cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. It is a member of CGIAR, a global
agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more
information on IITA.
This position reports to Deputy Director General, Partnerships for Delivery. The Head of Capacity
Development Office will be responsible for the coordination, delivery/facilitation and implementation
of capacity development (CD) building services to IITA staff, and NARES aimed at strengthening
their skills knowledge required to achieve agricultural transformation. He/she contributes to
partnership, advocacy, networking and resource mobilization. He/she will identify and nurture such
relations between IITA, government ministries and the implementing partners, focusing primarily on
funding and program development.
Position Responsibilities:
The tasks are as follows:
• Provide technical leadership and management of capacity development of IITA, NARES and
others in fulfilment of the Institute objectives.
• Lead/coordinate strategy development, implementation, and monitoring of CD activities, in
collaboration with other scientists and project staff, as well as project partners; provide support to
project teams technically and ensure the smooth coordination of partner capacity building.
• Manage the Capacity Development Office, including staff-development, work planning, direction
and supervision, monitoring quality work, and evaluation of staff performance; set up and maintain
a coordination system to achieve the best use of capacity development resources.
• Identify and develop, tools, materials and processes for specific areas/topics identified as needed
for capacity development of staff and partners, which help the Institute mobilise NARES to
achieve agricultural transformation.
• Establish and maintain a robust framework for measuring the impact of training provided by CDO,
to include feedback from participants.
• Identify, develop and manage new income generation services and initiatives within the Capacity
Development Team.
• Proactively develop concept notes and project proposals to seek out funding sources to augment
the Institute’s programs in CD.
• Support collaboration and learning with implementing partners and government entities to apply
emerging approaches and best practices in CD.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with partners, including senior-level officials of
Governments, donors, the academic community and private corporations to promote the strategic
Contribute in the formulation, operational frameworks and implementation of youth and
agriculture programs in consultation with relevant government agencies.
• Contribute to the management, operation and performance of the Partnership for Delivery
Directorate to ensure it meets its targets and supports the delivery of organizational and strategic
goals.
• Liaise with the HR on issues regarding staff development.
• Assist in the implementation of IITA’s ten-year strategy in so far as it relates to the activities
within the Capacity Development Office.
• Any other tasks as may be assigned.
Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree in agricultural education, business administration, communications, liberal arts,
human resources or related field. At least eight years’ experience in a relevant management position
and at least eight years’ experience with developing and facilitating training programs and/or
management of capacity building programs.
Core Competencies
• Strong leadership experience with a multi-disciplinary, international or research organization.
• Proven experience of capacity building and learning theory and organizational development work
in multinational settings in several capacity development areas.
• Ability to articulate and present material in a professional and effective manner, to a wide range of
constituents including donors, government officials, private sector, collaborators, farmers, etc.
• Ability to find and mobilise resources to support capacity building work.
• Excellent communication, networking, and inter-personal skills, including the ability to interact
effectively with donors, colleagues, research institutions and partners.
• Flexibility and ability to cope with changes in priorities.
• Sound political judgment and ability to be pragmatic and diplomatic with varied players.
• Good command of written and verbal English and French with ability to articulate a strong
strategic vision.
Duty station: Ibadan, Nigeria
General information: The contract will be for an initial period of three years. IITA offers
internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars.
Applications: Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s
background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae,
names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the
applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present
or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.
Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers
Closing Date: 19th April 2018
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from woman.
Click here to apply
http://www.iita.org/about/jobs/
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