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Date: Wed, 14 May 1997 17:41:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: "MEINZEN-DICK, RUTH" <R.MEINZEN-DICK@cgnet.com>
To: 'Gender-CG' <GENDER-CG@cgnet.com>
Subject: Position at ICRAF
Resent-Date: Wed, 14 May 1997 17:41:00 -0700 (PDT)
Resent-From: <gender-cg-postmaster@cgnet.com>
International Center for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF)
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Vacancy Announcement: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) is an
international research organization supported by the Consultative Group =
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on
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Its ultimate purpose is to
contribute to improving human welfare and environmental resilience =20
through improved agroforestry systems.
ICRAF seeks to fill a position of Director of Development who will =20
oversee ICRAF=C9s new Development Division, which focuses with accelerating=
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impact of agroforestry innovations and enhancing the capacity and =20
institutional strengths of national institutions. The work is carried =20
through 6 regional programs in Southern Africa, Eastern African =20
Highlands, the Sahel, Humid West Africa, Humid Tropical Latin America and =
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Humid Tropical Southeast Asia, comprising 20 collaborating countries. =20
The individual will supervise a multidisciplinary team of 68 =20
professional staff with an annual budget of approximately US$9 million.
As a key member of ICRAF=C9s senior management team, the Director is =20
actively involved in the overall guidance of the Centre. Duties include =
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implementing ICRAF=C9s strategy and medium term plan, administering an =20
efficient management system and interacting with donor agencies.
Candidates must have a PhD degree or equivalent in an applied biophysical =
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or social science, with a personal track record of having carried a =20
research project through actual implementation that resulted in tangible =
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impacts on farmer fields in the tropics. English competence is essential =
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while French or Spanish are highly desirable. Successful experience in =
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working in a multicultural environment and leading a multidisciplinary =20
team is highly desirable.
An internationally competitive salary and benefits package will be =20
provided. The contract is for continuing appointment up to 10 years, =20
subject to 1-year probation period, satisfactory performance and adequate =
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funding. ICRAF offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working =20
environment. The position will be based at ICRAF=C9s headquarters in =20
Nairobi, Kenya and requires frequent travel.
Applicants are invited to send a detailed curriculum vitae, including =20
date of birth, salary details and the names and addresses of 3 referees =
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(including telephone, fax numbers and email address). Please refer in =
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your covering letter to code GP.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources, =20
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry, P.O. Box 30677, =20
Nairobi, Kenya; Tel:+254 2 521450; email:r.lecuyer@cgnet.com; fax:+ 254 2 =
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521001.
Applications will be considered until 1 August 1997 or until the =20
position
is filled. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.
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