Vacancies At IITA

Job Position: Managing Director
Ref No: DDG-R4D/MD/A/03/16
Responsibilities

Is able to develop and execute a vision for how aflasafe will be responsibly transferred to the partners best placed to put in the hands of the maximum numbers of farmers.
Is able to effectively manage a diverse team of 10-20 professionals working across 11 African countries. And is able to effectively communicate and coordinate across a diverse set of stakeholders including private sector companies on the potential commercial opportunity, host government about the pressing public health need, and donor contributors about the strategic choices being
Made to ensure maximum impact.
The Managing Director will report to the Aflasafe Advisory Board, composed of representatives of IITA, the donors, host country governments and private sector partners.

Qualification

BA required, MA/MBA preferred in agribusiness, strategy, finance or related field.
10+ years of professional experience, with a preference for a mix of private and public/non-profi sector experience and a focus on agribusiness in Africa.
Excellent oral and written communication in English required, French and other Africa languages a plus.
Demonstrated excellence in leading complex initiatives, preferably across a number of cultural contexts and/or countries in Africa, experience leading teams preferable.

Mode Of Application
Candidate 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: Applications should be submitted no later than March 18, 2016, but candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.