VACANCY: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT UNIT LEADER, TO BE BASED IN BOGOR, INDONESIA

About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as ICRAF) in Southeast Asiais the region’s leading agroforestry research-in-development organization whichgenerates science-based knowledge about the complexrole trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. As part ofthe Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions to bear on poverty andenvironmental problems, researchers – working in close collaboration withpartners – are developing new technologies, tools and policy recommendationsfor increased food security and ecosystem health.

The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and researchis conducted in 34 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We aresupported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research(CGIAR) and receive funding from over 50 different donors.

To learn more about our organization, pleasevisit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org

About the position

The Programme Management Unit Leader will lead the seamless Programme ManagementUnit team to effectively deliver their roles in bridging the Research Themeswith the Management Support Unit, communicating research findings and impactsfor outreach, and managing resource mobilization and research activities toeffectively use the resources with high accountability.

For a detailed Job Description please visithttp://www.worldagroforestry.org/country/indonesia/career

Requirements

·     Advanced education in Natural Resource Management or otherwisestrong experiences in research management, particularly in Natural ResourceManagement;

·     Strong experiences in developing public-private partnership in NRMand in managing sufficiently large projects in NRM;

·     Broad networks in Forestry, Environment, Development Planning andother related issues;

·     Key skills should include excellent project management, strongleadership, analytical and interpersonal skill, English written and verbalcommunication, coordination and collaboration skills, and capacity to manageself, and navigate ambiguity;

·     Experience in resource mobilization with proven track records;

·     Understanding in budgeting and financial management;

·     Capacity to apply critical and strategic thinking, synthesizevarious viewpoints, work collaboratively and manage team to achieve both long-and short-term objectives.

·     Minimum of 15 years’ experience in both profit and non-profitinstitution.



Personal Competencies

·      Well organized and proven ability to set andmeet deadlines;

·      Ability of setting priorities and workingunder pressure;

·      Ability of multitasking and managing severalactivities simultaneously;

·      Demonstrated effective written and verbalcommunication skills in English and Indonesian;

·      Knowledge of Ms office suite and other accountingand programme management software as well as ICT tools as imperative;

·      Willingness to learn new skills/knowledge anddevelop new networks related to the scope/content of the specified projects;

·      Excellent interpersonal skills and ability towork in multicultural teams.

·      Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team andmentor junior colleagues.

·      Ability to conceptualize and analyse conditionto identify key issues, underlying problems, and possible solutions.. 

·      Ability to generate creative, practicalapproaches to overcome challenging situations.

·      Ability to devise new systems and processes,and modifies existing ones, to develop innovative behaviours.

Terms of offer

The WorldAgroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial andgender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotesexcellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.. This is a fixed-term contract and will initiallybe for a period of 1-year withcompetitive remuneration package, renewable subject to assessment ofperformance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.

How to apply

Applications for the position must include:

-       A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position againstthe listed requirements and salary expectations.

-       Detail curriculum vitae, including names and addresses of threereferees, including telephone, fax numbers and email addresses.

All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources Unit,World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Southeast Asia Regional Office via email: icrafsea-hr@cgiar.org and should indicate “Applicationfor PMU Leader” on their application letters and email submissions.

Applications will be considered until 14 February 2019or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.  Please note that only short-listed applicantsmeeting the above requirements will be contacted.