Country Manager for India (G-24-04)
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Published on
23.04.24
The International Potato Center (CIP)
is looking for highly motivated and experienced Country Manager to lead CIP’s
regional Office in New Delhi, India.
The position: The Country
Manager is responsible for government, partner and funder relations and represents
CIP with these stakeholders in India, working closely with the Regional
Director for South Asia. The Country Manager will ensure CIP’s organizational
growth in the country through technically and financially sound programming and
equitable partnerships. Specifically, the Country Manager will develop and lead
CIP’s country implementation plans for India in support of the CIP2030
strategic goals and in response to the priorities of national and local
stakeholders. Depending on technical expertise, the Country Manager may also
lead or contribute to the implementation of CIP science and innovation projects
in India.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (PhD or
Master) in a Science or Management discipline.
- At least 10 years of
progressive international experience in similar research and/or development
organizations.
- Significant leadership
experience in an equivalent position in a development or international
organization.
- Strong track record of
establishing and managing strategic partnerships with funders, governments,
international organizations, and the research community in India.
- Strong knowledge and
experience of management practices to enable the creation of appropriate
country implementation plans.
- Proven expertise of leading
funding initiatives and managing complex proposal development processes.
- Proven experience of
managing implementation of research or development projects in India involving
national staff and local partners.
- Budget management and IT
literate (Microsoft and ERP software).
- Leadership competencies:
o Focus on big picture and strategic vision.
o Building and maintaining partnerships and relationships.
o Planning and managing staff to achieved quality results.
o Influencing and resolving differences across boundaries.
- Excellent written and oral
communication skills in English and Hindi.