International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad Hiring Program Director – Asia

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad is inviting applications from individuals for the post of Program Director – Asia.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D

Preferred Industry Experience: Agri-Research

Primary Responsibilities:

• Represent ICRISAT in the Asia region through liaison with governments, pan-Asian networks and authorities, organizations and initiatives;
• Enhance partnerships in the Asia region, especially with regional/sub-regional organizations, national agricultural research and extension systems (NARES), non-governmental organizations and the private sector;
• Contribute to the strategic management and leadership of the Institute;
• Contribute to delivering on ICRISAT Strategic Plan, Theories of Change and Country Strategies through professional research management and leadership that prioritizes and focuses the Institutes global research for development programs;
• Lead, coordinate, review and monitor the research activities in Asia, including resource mobilization, annual budgeting, research planning, priority assessment, proposal development, partnership relations, staff evaluation and research reporting;
• Lead the research effort of the Institute in understanding the challenges faced by farmers and communities of the semi-arid tropics of Asia and deliver a coherent research for development agenda for this region;
• Participate in the ICRISAT Research Committee that formally drives the Institutes research agenda and so ensure science quality and research excellence across the Institute and especially within the Asia Program;
• Nurture and sustain internal cross-program interactions and teamwork, working closely with other Directors and leaders in ICRISAT to ensure strong support for and engagement with the implementation of research activities globally;
• Assist in public awareness activities and greater visibility of ICRISAT in the region;
• Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Deputy Director General-Research and/or the Director General.

The last date to submit the applications is on 30th September 2023.

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