Program Leader – Livestock Genetics, Nutrition and Feed Resources at International Livestock Research Institute
4 weeks ago
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
Program Leader – Livestock Genetics, Nutrition and Feed Resources
About the Livestock Genetics, Nutrition and Feed Resources Program
This program exists to improve production efficiencies and enhance resilience in the face of climate change, through characterization, conservation and improvement of livestock and feed genetic resources. It does this by Developing and deploying animal phenotyping and digital recording, and feed resource monitoring and assessment, systems; developing and deploying advanced technologies for development and delivery of farmer-preferred, climate adapted genotypes and characterization and conservation of livestock and feed crop genetic resources. Additionally, the program focuses on making better use and improvement of existing feed resources
Responsibilities
Science and Program Leadership
Provide scientific and strategic leadership of the program and develop the program strategy in line with ILRI’s Strategy and CGIAR Research Programs strategies.
Lead complex research and provide outstanding technical expertise as well as innovative and creative science
Stay up to date on scientific and technological advances, supervise research and analysis across a range of disciplines, topics, and fields to inform the development of new schemes/products and initiatives to be designed and managed within his/her program
Lead the collaboration and partnership efforts of the program and support teams to network and obtain positive results in partnerships with national, regional, and international institutions in research, extension, development, and public, private, and civil society
Ably represent ILRI in various local and international forums, meetings, and visits, which require liaison, collaborations, and negotiations with current and potential partners, which include institutions, funders, government agencies, science advocacy groups, local and global meetings, other CGIAR centers, etc.
Lead and oversee resource mobilization efforts to support research and capacity development in line with the program and ILRI strategies. Lead development of proposals to raise resources to support new research addressing the program’s target outcomes. Coordinate budget preparation and its execution
Lead and facilitate the wide publication, dissemination, and communication of research findings
Team Leadership
Lead a group of (senior) scientists, as well as post-docs and graduate students, support staff, and administrators, and create a culture of collaboration and transparent communication
Responsible for the implementation of all programmatic and platform activities, ensuring that performance schedules are observed and outputs are completed and delivered according to expectations and within budget.
Provide regular reports to the Institutional Leadership Team (ILT) and ILRI board in line with the business’s Critical Success Factors to facilitate analysis and reporting of programmatic performance against plans and budgets, as well as strategic objectives
Lead and manage the Program team, maximizing effectiveness and efficiency by ensuring the implementation of work plans and program strategy, ensuring adequate staffing levels. Ensure adequate staff training, development, performance management, and routine supervision to maximize efficient productivity
Provide technical expertise to the team, motivate and coach the team towards delivery of set goals and objectives
Foster a performance culture to encourage learning, innovation, and continuous improvement; ensure appropriate training and capacity-building activities for program staff members to support high quality programs implementation
Perform any other related duties as may be required.
Requirements
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Livestock Genetics, Animal Nutrition, Animal Science, Animal Breeding, Veterinary Science, or related fields of science and innovation expertise
Minimum of 12 years’ experience post PhD; working in public or private sector research management at senior level
A significant track record in research, grant writing and reviewing and fundraising
Sound experience in research capacity strengthening
Knowledge and thorough understanding of science, innovation and program design and planning
Proven experience in successfully developing, leading, and supervising complex initiatives and high performing teams
Proven ability to develop and manage program / platform budgets and timelines
Proven experience in building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, networking, partnership building and relationship management at a senior level
Desirable:
A good understanding of current international, national and pan-African issues in research priorities and pan-African agenda and how they can be addressed through best metrics of accountable management
Sound knowledge of research processes in a similar environment - nationally and internationally
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