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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
Terbol Station Manager & Resident Researcher
Terbol, Lebanon
The Organization
Established in 1977 as an autonomous, non-profit, international research center, ICARDA is one of the 15 international research centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United Nations Development Programme. ICARDA's mission is to contribute to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through research and partnerships to achieve sustainable increases in agricultural productivity and income, while ensuring the efficient and more equitable use and conservation of natural resources. With its main research station and headquarters in Aleppo, Syria, and a staff of over 500 scientists and support personnel, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships with national agricultural research systems (NARS), regional and international institutions, universities, advanced research institutes, and non-governmental organizations. In addition to its headquarters programs, ICARDA operates throughout the non-tropical dry areas through regional programs and country offices.

The Position
ICARDA has an immediate vacancy for the position of Terbol Station Manager & Resident Researcher under its Station Operations Program. The position is based at ICARDA's Terbol Station, Lebanon. The following will be the duties and responsibilities of the Terbol Station Manager & Resident Researcher reporting to ICARDA's Farm Manager, Director - Biodiversity and Integrated Gene Mananement Program (BIGMP) and the Assistant Director General - International Cooperation and Communications:

Station Manager Duties:
Under the guidance of the ICARDA Headquarter Station Operations Farm Manager, the Terbol Station manager:
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 Supervises farm operations including agricultural workshop
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 Coordinates station and farm activities
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 Monitors land use and advises on crop rotations
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 Keeps accurate records, and provides statistical interpretation of data
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 Supervises service, maintenance, repair and setting of agricultural equipment
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 Manages other station(s) in Lebanon
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 Liaises with Farm/Station Manager of ICARDA's HQ, Aleppo, Syria
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 Provides appropriate training to national collaborators under minimal supervision
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 Ensure timely and quality operations and optimize the use of the station's resources
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 Provide quarterly progress and annual reports on station's operation
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 Performs other duties as and when required

Research Duties:
Under the overall guidance of the Director of the BIGM Program:
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 Undertakes original research in collaboration with BIGM scientists
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 Supervises field activities, including measurements of crop grain yield, field characteristics and the effects of diseases and pests
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 Contribute to the planning and implementation of ICARDA's research projects in Lebanon along the research-for-development continuum
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 Provide needed technical backstopping to NARS in Lebanon
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 Participate in technology transfer activities in Lebanon
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 Performs other duties as and when required

Organizational and Liaison Duties:
Under the overall guidance of the Assistant Director General - International Cooperation and Communications:
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 Coordinates and facilitate ICARDA's activities and cooperation with national institutions in Lebanon
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 Bring needed visibility to ICARDA's activities in Lebanon and communicate effectively with national collaborators and other stakeholders in the country
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 Contribute to resource mobilization and project proposals development related to Lebanon
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 Manages other ICARDA stations and offices in Lebanon
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 Supervise and coordinate ICARDA administrative and financial matters in Lebanon, including but not limited to:
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 Relations with the Host Country authorities
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 Financial matters
c) Human resources
d) Procurement
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 Performs other duties as and when required

Qualifications and Experience
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 M.Sc./Ph.D. in Plant Breeding/ Plant Production
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 At least 5 years experience in related field of work, possibly also in Station Management and operation; preferably with an international experience
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 Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish original research
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 Experience in guiding staff and building team work
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 Computer literacy
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 Fluent Arabic and English obligatory

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 support for dependents' education according to ICARDA Policy.

Application
Qualified applicants are invited to send:
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Cover letter of interest (no more than 2 pages) highlighting the candidate's experience against the criteria listed under Qualifications and Competencies, including salary expectations and noting where the candidate saw the advertisement.
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Curriculum vitae
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Names, addresses, fax numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional referees (they will not be contacted without the candidate's permission),
to: 
 Personnel Services
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG
Website: http://www.icarda.org
              (If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.)

Quote reference INT-P/8471/09 on application (or in the subject line if applying by e-mail).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 30 June 2009

ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women.

Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

Posted on 27 May 2009
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