Associate Director

We invites applications for a senior leadership position at the level of Fellow, Senior Fellow,Associate Director, or Director to provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership acrossagriculture, energy, and land resources. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, shaping impactful research agendas, strengthening partnerships, ensuring financial sustainability, and aligning divisional priorities with institutional vision and long-term strategy.The incumbent will play a pivotal role in driving cross-divisional collaboration, mentoring talent,mobilizing resources, and enhancing visibility and influence within the national andinternational development ecosystem.1. Leadership and Strategic Vision:-Develop and implement a shared vision and strategic direction for the centre.-Drive a unified approach to addressing sustainability challenges through cross-divisionalcollaboration.2. Partnerships and Networking:-Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in agriculture, energy, andland resources sectors, including government bodies, NGOs, and international organizations.-Identify and capitalize on opportunities to enhance research capabilities, productdevelopment, and services.3. Revenue Planning and Financial Oversight:-Formulate revenue plans across agriculture, energy, and land resources with inputs from AreaConveners and Associate Directors.-Ensure financial sustainability by meeting revenue targets, managing budgets, and monitoringboth technical and financial activities.4. Talent Management and Mentorship:-Mentor fellow professionals and manage talent across divisions, encouraging cross-functionalteamwork and professional development.5. Research Impact and Innovation:-Guide the translation of divisional visions into high-impact, actionable research programs.-Encourage team members to define Key Research Areas (KRAs) and Key PerformanceIndicators (KPIs) for agriculture, energy, and land resources, with regular reviews ofprogress.6. Operational Coordination and Communication:- Lead monthly divisional meetings and organize an annual retreat to foster collaboration,assess progress, and address operational challenges.-Communicate expectations and decisions to all Division members promptly to ensureefficient operations.7. Advisory and Resource Management:-Oversee resource management, including coordinating with vendors and contractors tosupport research activities.-Provide strategic input on project adjustments in agriculture, energy, and land resources toalign with institutional goals.8. Visibility and Dissemination:-Actively promote the Centre’s research and achievements in agriculture, energy, and landresources at key forums and platforms.-Ensure research outcomes are effectively disseminated to stakeholders, showcasing theDivision’s impact.Qualifications:PhD or equivalent advanced degree in Agriculture, Energy, Environmental Science, LandResources Management, or related fields.Experience and Competencies-Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant sectors, with astrong track record of leading impactful research or development programs.-Demonstrated experience working with international development organizations, governmentbodies, research institutions, or funding agencies.-Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams, partnerships, and large-scale projects.-Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and resource mobilization skills.-Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and representation capabilities.