Country Director, Cote dIvoire

Center For International Forestry Research (CIFOR) And World Agroforestry (ICRAF)

Job Location:

Abidjan - Ivory Coast

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 01-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Strategic Leadership

To promote the right conditions for achieving CIFOR-ICRAF strategic objectives (science quality impact partnership and operational efficiency) in Cote DIvoire.
To lead the Countrys Functional Units partners and other stakeholders for the operationalization of the Country strategy.
To facilitate institutional integration and coherence through regular communication and liaison with leadership of all CIFOR-ICRAFs relevant programmatic thematic and country.
Lead scientific research on agroforestry forestry climate change landscape ecology and related agroforestry research especially those related to national programs and policies.
To facilitate publishing and present research findings at all levels including local national and international levels.
Lead the development of country projects and coordinate deliverables for the Science Domains in the country; periodic reporting of the status of research and partnerships carried out in Cote DIvoire for internal and external communications; strengthening partnerships for enhancing the science and pursuing the science agenda of CIFOR-ICRAF.

Resourcing and managing a multi-site multi-disciplinary team for development impact through research

To lead resource mobilization through opportunity spotting and capture catalyzing the writing of proposals establishing and managing donor relations and the countrys institutional profile.
To provide leadership in the recruitment of staff for the region in appropriate consultation with leadership of all of ICRAFs relevant programmatic thematic and country team;
To prepare annual plan of work and budget in collaboration with FSU CRP focal points Theme leaders and country staff.
Provide overall supervision of country activities to achieve operational efficiency and effectiveness in the region; including direct supervision of Country staff (as appropriate) including performance management and evaluation.
To develop and nurture a supportive productive efficient and equitable working environment for all staff.
To supervise country-based teams who are part of CIFOR-CRAFs matrix with headquarters-based units.
To stimulate and contribute to the production of research outputs including scientific publications and development innovations.

Communication Partnership-Building and Institutional Visibility

To develop and manage partnerships that contribute to furthering the country strategy e.g. with national institutions private sector farmers organizations CGIAR Centers hosting countries organizations and others as appropriate.
To oversee implementation of the communication component of the country strategy including but not limited to the leading of synthesis of regional outputs and direction of the communication of research products.
To represent CIFOR-ICRAF at appropriate national events and forums and internationally as may be necessary.
To support the assessment of impact of CIFOR-ICRAFs work in the country.

Requirements

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications

PhD in a field related to agriculture forestry agroforestry or natural resources management including related social sciences.
Experience in conducting research in agroforestry or a closely related field demonstrated by quality publications in high impact journals.
Research and management experience in developing countries; Experience in Côte dIvoire is an asset.
10 years with a minimum of 7 years postdoctoral experience.
10 years of experience leading teams.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Skills in research design and quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
Proven track record in managing collaborative agroforestry relationships with a range of partners including the private sector.
Demonstrated fund raising and proposal writing experience.
Familiarity with international agricultural and environmental research and development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relational skills especially in a cross-cultural environment and ability to analyze and solve problems persuade network and negotiate.
Ability to lead and flourish in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Required Skills:

PhD in a field related to agriculture forestry agroforestry or natural resources management including related social sciences. Experience in conducting research in agroforestry or a closely related field demonstrated by quality publications in high impact journals. Research and management experience in developing countries; Experience in Côte dIvoire is an asset. 10 years with minimum of 7 years postdoctoral experience. 10 years of experience leading teams.

Strategic Leadership To promote the right conditions for achieving CIFOR-ICRAF strategic objectives (science quality impact partnership and operational efficiency) in Cote DIvoire. To lead the Countrys Functional Units partners and other stakeholders for the operationalization of the Country strateg...