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V A C A N C Y A N N O U N C E M E N T INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN THE DRY AREAS P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria Phone: (963-21) 2213433, 2213477, 2225112, 2225012 Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105; E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG Website: www.icarda.org |
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Organization ICARDA is a non-profit international agricultural research center in a worldwide consortium of 15 centers, supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The CGIAR is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). With a staff of over 400 scientists and support personnel, representing more than 45 nationalities, ICARDA addresses two key areas of agricultural research: germplasm improvement (cereals and legumes) and natural resource management. The Center has a global mandate for barley, lentil and faba bean improvement, and a regional mandate for the improvement of wheat, chickpea, and forage and pasture legumes. A major emphasis is placed on the conservation and management of land and water, and improved productivity of small ruminants in integrated farming systems in dry areas. The Center’s research and training programs are implemented in partnership with national programs and, in most cases, with other CGIAR centers as well as advanced research institutes in both developing and industrialized countries. The Position The Director leads the ICARDA program which focuses on enhancing income generating options for the rural poor from horticulture and protected agriculture, crops and livestock, especially small ruminants, by improving and diversifying current agricultural production systems, sustaining the resource production base (e.g. conservation agriculture), increasing and diversifying outputs, improving the safety, quality and marketability of produce, and adding value through agri-processing of primary products. The position combines research with administration and reports to the Deputy Director General (Research). The position is based at ICARDA’s headquarters and main research station located 30 km from Aleppo, Syria.
Qualifications and Experience Earned PhD in a relevant subject; a minimum of 10 years experience in agricultural research; proven record of experience in a relevant scientific domain; at least three years of international experience in a leadership position; ability to lead a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team, innovativeness and experience in the developing world, a track record in donor relations, fund raising and project development, excellent communications skills in English. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French would be an advantage. Terms of Appointment The appointment will be for an initial period of three years, renewable thereafter on an annual basis. The salary is paid in US dollars. Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a pension scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and personal use, and free enrollment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered International School (KG to Grade 12). Living in Syria ICARDA's headquarters are situated 30 km south of Aleppo, Syria's second largest city. In addition to the internationally-accredited School, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff. Syria has many historical and archaeological sites, some a short drive from Aleppo. There are four distinct seasons and the terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international airlines fly into Damascus and Aleppo. Application Qualified applicants are invited to send:
(If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.) REFERENCE: quote RE-INT-P/0416/08 on the application (or in the subject line if applying by e-mail). APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 10 September 2008 ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women. |
Posted on 9 July 2008