The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International
Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research
institution which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role
trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website:www.worldagroforestry.org
About the position
ICRAF seeks to recruit a candidate for the position of Head of Program Development to be based at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Reporting to the Director General, The Head of Program
Development will provide leadership in ensuring growth in the Centre’s funding
through setting and tracking funding goals, identification and follow-up of
funding opportunities, building and supporting alliances with diverse investors
and managing proposal development processes for the delivery and funding of
highly competitive proposals.
The job specifically includes the following duties and
responsibilities:
- Identify
and follow up on new funding opportunities and capitalize on these relationships
and opportunities to increase investments in agroforestry.
- Manage
proposal development, submission and tracking processes for the whole
institute.
- Build
and support alliances with investors and partners to expand available
multi-lateral, bi-lateral, corporate and foundation investments in support
of ICRAF’s mission.
- Catalyse
and provide effective support to ICRAF scientists and units in the
development and delivery of highly competitive proposals and subsequent
phase investments.
- Work
in partnership with relevant ICRAF units under the Directorates of
Partnerships and Impact, Research, and Finance and Corporate Services to
synergize program development and resource mobilization.
- Work
with Communications on media outreach and marketing materials.
- Interact
with other relevant CGIAR Centres to advance collaboration and funding for
CGIAR Research Programs.
Requirements
- Relevant
advanced degree
- A
background in science and/or development is a strong advantage
- At
least 15 years’ experience of developing fundraising relationships with
significant donors for international organizations
- Proven
ability to secure large grants
- Strong
interpersonal and networking skills
- Excellent
written and verbal communications skills in English (additional language
skills in French or Spanish are an advantage)
- Experience
in liaising and partnering with private, bilateral and foundation
investors
- Proven
experience in navigating, acquiring and documenting donor priorities
- Experience
in marketing research projects
- Membership
in appropriate bodies is an added advantage.
Terms of offer
The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.
The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.
We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly
encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is on international terms and will be for an
initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to a probation period of
nine (9) months, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position
and availability of resources.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
- A
cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the
listed requirements and salary expectations
- A
detailed curriculum vitae
- The
names and addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers
and email addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to the
Human Resources Unit,
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF),
PO Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya
OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org
and should indicate “Application for Head, Program Development
Unit” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until 20th May 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
Applications will be considered until 20th May 2012 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.