Job Title |
HEAD OF CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT |
Reference |
HC/PC/ 02/12 |
Advert Details
| Recruiter: | International Livestock Research Institute | Updated on: | 2012-03-19 02:10:02 |
| Contract | Permanent | ||
| Location: | Nairobi | Available: | ASAP |
| Category: | Agriculture / Farming | Offer: | Total salary & benefits package circa USD 105,000 (tax free*) Base salary from USD 60000 per annum plus benefit (Dependent on qualifications and experience) |
Introduction
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
HEAD OF CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Requirements
(Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Position
Capacity development is central to the achievement of ILRI’s goals. It enables the institute to
extend its research outputs and evidence-based knowledge to diverse stakeholders by building their
capacities and ultimately contributing towards development. It is a key dimension of our partner-
based approach and ILRI works with many organizations in building capacities.
ILRI seeks to recruit a dynamic Head for its capacity development initiatives. The Head of Capacity
Development will steer ILRI’s ongoing work in this area and ensure that capacity development is
embedded in ILRI research themes and contributes towards accomplishing ILRI’s overall institutional
strategy. Ongoing capacity development programs in ILRI includes the development of teaching
and training modules and learning materials, including on-line multi-media; oversight of graduate
fellowship programs comprising over 50 PhD and MSc students working at ILRI; working with multiple
ILRI projects to embed capacity strengthening and outreach components,.
Requirements
• Advanced degree in agricultural sciences, extension, capacity development;
• Proven experience in program management, capacity development, leading teams;
• Experience with multimedia digital learning/training materials development;
• Excellent networking skills and proven ability to work with a large number of partners/
stakeholders;
• Good understanding of capacity building and pedagogical concepts and practice, especially in a
development context;
• Excellent teaching and facilitation skills;
• Good administrative, communication and public relations skills;
• Experience working with multinational, multidisciplinary teams.
Post location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Duration: 3 years, with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued
funding.
Position level: The position is Scientist/Research Level 2, dependent on qualifications and
experience.
Benefits: ILRI offers a competitive international benefit package. *Benefits are tax free subject to
compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship. Benefits include: 15% pension contribution
s Life insurance s International medical cover for staff and dependentss Education allowance for
dependent children s Housing allowance sRelocation allowance s Annual home leave travel allowance
s Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + 11 public holidays.
Job Specification
Applicants
Applications should send a cover letter, CV and the names, email and telephone of three referees who are
knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources
Director by registering at this link: http://www.myjobsinkenya.com/ilri_jobs. The position title and reference
number REF: HC/PC/ 02/12 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the application by 16 March.
To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org.
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/).
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer. Suitably qualified women and developing country citizens
are particularly encouraged to apply.
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