Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Country Manager The IITA Vacancies and Jobs

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), a non-profit organization based in Africa, works in partnership with national agricultural agencies to increase food production in tropical Africa. IITA seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to join its team in Yaounde, Cameroun as Country Manager (CM)

Jobs Detail


Job title: Country Manager

Job Location: Yaounde, Cameroun

Qualification(s)


  • Minimum qualification of a masters degree and will have studied agriculture, natural resource management, forestry or the social sciences. However, other study areas will be considered

Job Experience & skills


  • At least 15 years working experience in a managerial position preferably in the humid tropical zone in Africa and in multi- cultural environments
  • The position demands strong leadership but the candidate must also be a team player. He/ she therefore will need to demonstrate experience in leadership and/or management positions and possess excellent communication skills
  • Networking, ability to interact with government agencies, NGOs, and private sector at senior country levels are essential requirements
  • Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary organization would be advantageous. The position demands good oral and written communication skills and fluency in English and French languages
  • Initial appointment is for 3 years

Responsibilities


  • The Country Manager position will have increasing responsibility in the next phase of STCP. The specific responsibilities include action oriented research coordination, project/financial management and technical support, resource mobilization, new program development, administration and personnel management
  • The CM will lead a country office management team, supporting multiple and multi- sector research- for- development program

closing date: September 17 2010

How to apply for this job


Application including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please complete our online application from using this link: http://old.iita.org/cms/details/job_application.aspx.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates. For more information on IITA, visit: www.iita.org

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