The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly-motivated individual for a newly-established position to lead and coordinate efforts oriented to ensure that user consultation and participation are integrated across USAID SERVIR Amazonia activities. USAID SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR which is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The Position: The User Engagement Lead work on specific products, tools, trainings, and events, to ensure that necessary user engagement activities are planned and that the right mix of skills are in place for engaging users effectively. He/she will have primary responsibility for developing approaches and templates that guide systematic user engagement as well as working closely with other key personnel to define roles and responsibilities for completing user engagement task. This position will report to the project’s Chief of Party and will work closely with members of the CIP team. The User/Client Engagement Lead will be based in the Amazonian Region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The position will be responsible for ensuring that all SERVIR activities:
• Develop approaches and templates that guide systematic user engagement as well as working closely with other key personnel to define roles and responsibilities for completing user engagement tasks.
• Systematically identify stakeholders and assess their needs
• Develop user engagement strategies to ensure stakeholder involvement up front, in design and prototyping, and in uptake and maintenance
• Regularly contribute information to the user database and other knowledge management tools related to user engagement and outreach.

Selection criteria:

• At least a Master’s level degree in International Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Adult Education, or other field related to this position.
• At least seven years of experience in international development approaches relevant to this position, including engaging with various users of geospatial applications including policy makers, communities, students, and practitioners.
• Ability to identify relevant collaboration partners within and outside the institution; maintain existing linkages and effectively communicate with stakeholders on different levels.
• Proven record of productive engagement with government institutions, NGOs, and scientists. Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental and development context of the Amazonia.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the following languages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Conditions: The employment contract will be for a three-year term (with three-month probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website *(http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/**),*** including a letter of motivation, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a dynamic Resource Mobilization (RM) Manager for the CIP-China Center for Asia Pacific (CCCAP) based in Beijing, China. This position will engage international and Chinese potential donors, foundations and the private sector with the objective of securing collaboration and mobilizing funding for CCCAP’s research activities.

The CIP-China Center for Asia Pacific– or CCCAP – was established in 2010 and now employs a staff of 10 based in Beijing. CCCAP is a platform for cooperative potato and sweetpotato scientific research for development in China and countries in the Asia Pacific region promoting CIP’s mission in the areas of food security, nutrition and health, and poverty alleviation. It is expected to grow significantly in size and research scope the next few years. With Government of China funding, a new CCCAP research facility in Yanqing (Beijing) has been constructed with 48 fully-equipped laboratory rooms, greenhouses, offices, training and dormitories. It will open in 2017 with initial research operations set to begin the second half of the year and a more robust research program taking shape in 2018. CCCAP is legally registered in China as an intergovernmental organization.

The position: This position will report to the Chief Scientist CCCAP with a dotted reporting line to the CIP Director of Resource Mobilization (RM), based in Lima, Peru. The successful candidate will work closely with the CCCAP program and research teams, Resource Mobilization Team (RMT) and others in CIP to develop project funding proposals / fundraising and engage with potential donors to raise funds in support of CCCAP’s research program.

Functions and Key Results:

Strategy Development

1. Under the overall guidance of the Chief Scientist CCCAP, and in close coordination with the Deputy Director General-CCCAP and CIP’s RMT and all other relevant internal CIP and external stakeholders, develop a China / SE Asia-specific RM Strategy. This will require the RM Officer to:

2. Familiarize her/himself with CCCAP, CIP and relevant Chinese strategic documentation, policy priorities and deliverables;

3. Work closely with colleagues in CCCAP, Chinese and SE Asia institutions and CIP to identify funding needs and coordinate proposed strategic elements with CIP’s own RM efforts;

4. Review current funding trends and regulations relevant to RM activities (both traditional and non-traditional donors) in the Chinese and SE Asian context;

5. On the basis of the above and inputs from CCCAP and CIP counterparts, develop a 3-year set of RM targets;

6. Identify potential RM partners, including Chinese and SE Asian institutions, bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic organizations, the private sector and High Net Worth Individuals and develop a strategy to approach and mobilize resources from these potential partners; and

7. Analyze information on funding priorities and trends of a wide variety of the donors identified that are or could become active in China and the Asian region that are of relevance to CCCAP’s work in China and regionally.

Operationalizing the Strategy

1. Once approved, implement the strategy under the overall coordination of the Chief Scientist CCCAP and in close collaboration with the Deputy Director-CCCAP and CIP’s RM Team by:

2. Exploring funding sources and strategic partnership opportunities from the potential donors identified in the strategy;

3. Establishing and broadening relations with the potential and existing donors;

4. Organizing RM activities and initiatives relevant to the implementation of the strategy and the specific targeted donor pool;

5. Ensuring high level stewardship of existing donors, including provision of high quality reports, regular contacts (as preferred by the donor) and an integrated communication plan;

6. Regularly reviewing progress and reporting internally on progress made on key performance indicators; and

7. Coordinating RM initiatives with CIP’s RM Team as necessary.

Selection Criteria

Education and Experience:

• Advanced university degree in law, economics, finance, business, marketing, international relations and/or a related field.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience with a proven track record of resource mobilization and the creation of RM-oriented partnerships and stakeholder networks.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an international RM context (be it with an international or Chinese institution).

• Native language proficiency in Chinese and written and spoken English. Knowledge and work/living experience and other Asian languages an asset.

Knowledge and Skills Required to Deliver Results:

• Knowledge of the Chinese regulatory and institutional context, with previous experience in a RM role with an international organization, with a proven track record of achieving results in mobilizing funding.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact well and establish close professional relationships with colleagues and counterparts in a highly international context.

• Flexibility and ability to embrace change and work effectively in what are bound to be constantly evolving circumstances.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for a three-year term with the possibility of renewal. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website ( https://goo.gl/9daGC9 ), attaching the following documents in English: a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.

Screening of applications will begin on August 10, 2017** and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a dynamic Resource Mobilization (RM) Manager for the CIP-China Center for Asia Pacific (CCCAP) based in Beijing, China. This position will engage international and Chinese potential donors, foundations and the private sector with the objective of securing collaboration and mobilizing funding for CCCAP’s research activities.

The CIP-China Center for Asia Pacific– or CCCAP – was established in 2010 and now employs a staff of 10 based in Beijing. CCCAP is a platform for cooperative potato and sweetpotato scientific research for development in China and countries in the Asia Pacific region promoting CIP’s mission in the areas of food security, nutrition and health, and poverty alleviation. It is expected to grow significantly in size and research scope the next few years. With Government of China funding, a new CCCAP research facility in Yanqing (Beijing) has been constructed with 48 fully-equipped laboratory rooms, greenhouses, offices, training and dormitories. It will open in 2017 with initial research operations set to begin the second half of the year and a more robust research program taking shape in 2018. CCCAP is legally registered in China as an intergovernmental organization.

The position: This position will report to the Chief Scientist CCCAP with a dotted reporting line to the CIP Director of Resource Mobilization (RM), based in Lima, Peru. The successful candidate will work closely with the CCCAP program and research teams, Resource Mobilization Team (RMT) and others in CIP to develop project funding proposals / fundraising and engage with potential donors to raise funds in support of CCCAP’s research program.

Functions and Key Results:

Strategy Development

1. Under the overall guidance of the Chief Scientist CCCAP, and in close coordination with the Deputy Director General-CCCAP and CIP’s RMT and all other relevant internal CIP and external stakeholders, develop a China / SE Asia-specific RM Strategy. This will require the RM Officer to:

2. Familiarize her/himself with CCCAP, CIP and relevant Chinese strategic documentation, policy priorities and deliverables;

3. Work closely with colleagues in CCCAP, Chinese and SE Asia institutions and CIP to identify funding needs and coordinate proposed strategic elements with CIP’s own RM efforts;

4. Review current funding trends and regulations relevant to RM activities (both traditional and non-traditional donors) in the Chinese and SE Asian context;

5. On the basis of the above and inputs from CCCAP and CIP counterparts, develop a 3-year set of RM targets;

6. Identify potential RM partners, including Chinese and SE Asian institutions, bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic organizations, the private sector and High Net Worth Individuals and develop a strategy to approach and mobilize resources from these potential partners; and

7. Analyze information on funding priorities and trends of a wide variety of the donors identified that are or could become active in China and the Asian region that are of relevance to CCCAP’s work in China and regionally.

Operationalizing the Strategy

1. Once approved, implement the strategy under the overall coordination of the Chief Scientist CCCAP and in close collaboration with the Deputy Director-CCCAP and CIP’s RM Team by:

2. Exploring funding sources and strategic partnership opportunities from the potential donors identified in the strategy;

3. Establishing and broadening relations with the potential and existing donors;

4. Organizing RM activities and initiatives relevant to the implementation of the strategy and the specific targeted donor pool;

5. Ensuring high level stewardship of existing donors, including provision of high quality reports, regular contacts (as preferred by the donor) and an integrated communication plan;

6. Regularly reviewing progress and reporting internally on progress made on key performance indicators; and

7. Coordinating RM initiatives with CIP’s RM Team as necessary.

Selection Criteria

Education and Experience:

• Advanced university degree in law, economics, finance, business, marketing, international relations and/or a related field.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience with a proven track record of resource mobilization and the creation of RM-oriented partnerships and stakeholder networks.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an international RM context (be it with an international or Chinese institution).

• Native language proficiency in Chinese and written and spoken English. Knowledge and work/living experience and other Asian languages an asset.

Knowledge and Skills Required to Deliver Results:

• Knowledge of the Chinese regulatory and institutional context, with previous experience in a RM role with an international organization, with a proven track record of achieving results in mobilizing funding.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact well and establish close professional relationships with colleagues and counterparts in a highly international context.

• Flexibility and ability to embrace change and work effectively in what are bound to be constantly evolving circumstances.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for a three-year term with the possibility of renewal. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website ( https://goo.gl/9daGC9 ), attaching the following documents in English: a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.

Screening of applications will begin on August 10, 2017** and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly skilled, results-oriented Chief of Party (COP) who will be responsible for the technical leadership and operational oversight of SERVIR Amazonia and will serve as the principal institutional liaison to USAID. He/she is responsible for ensuring development and implementation of the sustainability roadmap for SERVIR Amazonia. SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR which is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The Position: The Chief of Party will represent the hub in regional and wider contexts and be responsible for the hub’s activities. He/She will be based in the Amazonian Region, and involve work in Peru, Brazil, and Colombia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Project Management:

ü Provide management, leadership, and strategic vision in all aspects of project implementation.

ü Ensure that project implementation is responsive to target communities and partners and aligned with CIP core values, strategic plan and guiding principles.

ü Monitor adherence to grant agreement, CIP policies and procedures and relevant external rules and regulations including the CGIAR.

ü Select, oversee and advise performance of partners and sub-grantees. As responsible manager for all technical and financial reporting to the donor, ensure timeliness, quality, and responsiveness to donor requests in all areas of reporting.

ü Ensure that monitoring of project indicators is timely and of excellent quality to support reporting and adaptive management.

ü Promote the project with stakeholders, the donor community, and the general public in Ethiopia through sound and innovative communications.

· Representation and Resource Mobilization:

ü Represent the project SERVIR Amazonia, USAID with Government of Brazil, Peru and Colombia, and NGOs.

ü Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities, country plans, and planned funding initiatives.

ü Build and manage strong and productive partnership and implementing partners and facilitate learning and knowledge exchange across the entire project partnership.

ü Participate in regular review meetings with USAID and ensure that the project is well understood and highly regarded by the donor and all project partners.

· Staff Management, Professional Development and Team Building:

ü Create a work atmosphere conducive to professional growth and development of excellent personnel at all levels.

ü Promote accountability by conducting staff annual performance reviews with direct supervisees, and ensuring that all staff members are effectively using the performance planning and management system.

· Project Support Operations:

ü Ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of financial and operational policies and procedures for constant compliance with all CIP and donor policies, regulations, and requirements.

ü Ensure project quality through implementation of country-specific project reviews and use of comprehensive M&E systems.

ü Coordinate with finance, procurement, and M&E project staff to ensure operational systems are in place to support field offices and activities including logistics, procurement, security, operational, and human resources.

· Gender:

ü The Chief of Party is expected to take a leadership role in the mainstreaming of gender sensitive project interventions, through support and promotion of gender throughout all areas of the project.

· Safety, Security and Risk Management:

ü The Chief of Party is expected to oversee the implementation and continual review of the country security guidelines and security management plan, and manage all security issues in consultation with the regional and HQ.

ü In coordination with the Safety and Security Manager ensure the consistent monitoring and analysis of the security environment and adherence by all staff to the CIP security protocols and procedures.

Selection Criteria:

· A graduate degree (Master’s Degree or higher) in a field of study relevant to SERVIR Amazonia such as GIS/Geography, Natural resources management, Biodiversity, Climate change, Sustainable development, or International development.

· Ten years of professional experience in managing scientific/technical projects, in progressively more responsible posts. The projects managed will have included the production of new scientific tools to meet client needs and requirements. Management includes the development of work plans and control of budgets.

· Proven ability to communicate, coordinate, and effectively work with diverse stakeholders, including senior government officials, and including in regard to politically sensitive topics.

· Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

· Proven success in building a client base and partnerships, including with the private

· sector, strongly desired.

· Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the program and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of regional stakeholders.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the following languages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

· Knowledge of USAID policies and procedures as related to program management required.

· Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context of Amazonia based on on-the-ground experience.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for an initial three-year term (with a three-month probation period) with possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2016 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks an experienced Gender Specialist to support implementation of the Gender Strategy for the upcoming USAID SERVIR Amazonia project. SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR which is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The position: The Gender Specialist will help the SERVIR Program to provide expert support on gender issues to teams including social and biological scientists, enabling them to strengthen the gender- responsiveness of their research for the development. She/He will be based in the Amazonian Region, and involve work in Peru, Brazil, and Colombia.

Duties and Accountabilities:
Support the implementation of the SERVIR gender work plan
• Contribute with the development of the gender strategy.
• Facilitate the integration of gender research in planning, monitoring, evaluation and budgeting process.
• Support and monitor the implementation of SERVIR project gender research work across internal portfolio;
• Facilitate effective and regular communication among gender focal points and relevant clusters teams;
• Ensure the consolidation of progress reports, the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt on gender research in coordination with gender focal points;
• Promote gender as an integrative part of communication and knowledge management in SERVIR project.

Selection Criteria:

• Master’s degree in Sociology, Development Economics, Anthropology, Gender Studies. Publications in relevant fields are desirable
• Relevant work experience in gender research and mainstreaming of at least 5 years, including fieldwork in Latin America (preferably).
• Experience developing effective partnerships for research
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
• Knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese languages is desirable
• Competencies in gender analysis, preferably in the context of agricultural research or natural resource management including both qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• Familiarity with the principles of gender mainstreaming;
• Good interpersonal skills. Experience working successfully in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for an initial three-year term (with a three-month probation period) with possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly talented Communication Specialist to drive the internal and external communications activities for the upcoming USAID SERVIR Amazonia project. SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR which is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The position: The Communication Specialist will be based in Amazonian Region and involve work in Peru, Brazil, and Colombia as well as travel other countries in the Amazonian region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of the project communication strategy.
• Coordinate communication efforts in partner Centers, programs, and organizations.
• Coordinate promotion of the SERVIR Amazonia brand, particularly among donors and decision makers.
• Supervise online content for the project website.
• Support preparation of reports, social media, and brand journalism efforts.
• Contribute communications components to program development in the countries served by SERVIR Amazonia.
• Develop and coordinate communication plans for external events.
• Actively collaborate with other Communications team members to execute the project communication efforts.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Journalism, Communication, Marketing or a related area.
• Five years of professional experience in developing and implementing communication strategies or exemplary communications results in fewer years.
• Demonstrated experience working with media.
• Strong and effective use of social media skills.
  
• Knowledgeable and familiarity with public relations.
  
• Experience with website content management.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems or exploit potentials.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English. Spanish and Portuguese language skills a plus.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for a three-year term (with a three-month probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply ;

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks an experienced project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to support the implementation of SERVIR Amazonia, a large research for development project that will cover activities across the entire Amazonian region. SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The Position: The M&E Specialist will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of the overall M&E system, as a critical function to support the effectiveness of the project towards achieving major R&D goals in environmental conservation and climate change. The M&E functions will cover work to be implement as part of CIP’s responsibilities in the project as well as those of key partners.

A strong focus of the position will be to identify and suggest actions to ensure benefits of the program reach several diverse social groups, including women and men, youth and indigenous populations. He or she will be inventive and innovative in finding novel ways to efficiently collect, analyze and communicate disaggregated quantitative and qualitative data to inform and orient the project’s work.

This position will be based in the Amazonian Region and will involve work in Latin America, with focus on the target counties of the project (Peru, Brazil and Colombia), and occasional travel to other countries and regions as required. The M&E specialist will form part of CIP’s Project Management Unit (PMU), and will report to the Head of the PMU.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with other project staff in CIP and in other participating institutions, the M&E specialist will be the responsible for the design and implementation of project monitoring and evaluation systems, including:

· Develop and maintain the project M&E plan based on results framework, related indicators and annual plan of work;

· Support the design, development and implementation of an M&E platform supporting planning, monitoring, reporting, learning and evaluation processes;

· Support the development and dissemination of training materials for the use of the M&E platform.

· Design and implement harmonized data collection tools for different level of indicators across project activities and institutions;

· Facilitate the integration of disaggregated data in the planning, monitoring, evaluation and budgeting process;

· Training of project team members and partners on the M&E platform and the use of data collection tools developed to facilitate their adoption and proper use;

· Conduct regular validation of data reported by project team members and partners;

· Regularly prepare consolidated monitoring reports at required project levels and provide timely M&E information as input for project staff to develop specific recommendations for corrective actions of the project;

· Coordinate and promote the use of qualitative and quantitative evaluative approaches for M&E.

Selection Criteria:

· Post-graduate qualification, at least at M.Sc. level, in fields such as International Development, Environmental and Earth Sciences and Engineering, Geography, Forestry, Climatology, Anthropology, Agricultural Economics, or Gender Studies. Publications in relevant fields are desirable.

· Relevant work experience in design of projects or programs and experience with developing and managing complex M&E systems.

· Experience in working with multi-partner projects in the Agricultural and Environmental R&D area, with emphasis on environmental conservation under the context of climate change.

· Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.

· Knowledge of Spanish or other languages is desirable.

· Competencies in collecting, analyzing, and reporting disaggregated data, preferably in the context of agricultural research and natural resource management including both qualitative and quantitative research methods;

· Competencies in project management, preferably in the context of agricultural research for development, including results based management, development of logical models (theory of change, impact pathways, result chains), monitoring and evaluation;

· Capability to motivate managers and scientists at all levels of responsibility to actively contribute to timely monitoring, knowledge management and reporting;

· Good interpersonal skills. Experience working successfully in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

Conditions: Employment contract will be for an initial three-year term (with a three-month probation period) with possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2016 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly-motivated individual for a newly-established position to lead and coordinate efforts oriented to ensure that user consultation and participation are integrated across USAID SERVIR Amazonia activities. USAID SERVIR Amazonia is a joint USAID/NASA opportunity to help the Amazon region (Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Guyana, and Suriname) to improve environmental management and resilience to climate stress by strengthening the capacity of governments and other key stakeholders to integrate Earth observation information and geospatial technologies into development decision-making.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR which is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The Position: The User Engagement Lead work on specific products, tools, trainings, and events, to ensure that necessary user engagement activities are planned and that the right mix of skills are in place for engaging users effectively. He/she will have primary responsibility for developing approaches and templates that guide systematic user engagement as well as working closely with other key personnel to define roles and responsibilities for completing user engagement task. This position will report to the project’s Chief of Party and will work closely with members of the CIP team. The User/Client Engagement Lead will be based in the Amazonian Region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The position will be responsible for ensuring that all SERVIR activities:
• Develop approaches and templates that guide systematic user engagement as well as working closely with other key personnel to define roles and responsibilities for completing user engagement tasks.
• Systematically identify stakeholders and assess their needs
• Develop user engagement strategies to ensure stakeholder involvement up front, in design and prototyping, and in uptake and maintenance
• Regularly contribute information to the user database and other knowledge management tools related to user engagement and outreach.

Selection criteria:

• At least a Master’s level degree in International Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Adult Education, or other field related to this position.
• At least seven years of experience in international development approaches relevant to this position, including engaging with various users of geospatial applications including policy makers, communities, students, and practitioners.
• Ability to identify relevant collaboration partners within and outside the institution; maintain existing linkages and effectively communicate with stakeholders on different levels.
• Proven record of productive engagement with government institutions, NGOs, and scientists. Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental and development context of the Amazonia.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in at least two of the following languages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Conditions: The employment contract will be for a three-year term (with three-month probation period) with the possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding. Any offer made with regards to this vacancy is conditional to the formal award of the afore-mentioned grant to the CIP-led consortium. The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website *(http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/**),*** including a letter of motivation, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 26 September, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply

Presentation of TGH

"Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity"

Founded in 1994, TGH is a French international solidarity organization based in Lyon. The association designs and implements emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in the following sectors: water, hygiene and sanitation, civil engineering, food security and rural development, socio-educational and psychosocial. TGH is currently operating in 11 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Context

During the year 2014, the humanitarian situation in Iraqi Kurdistan further deteriorated. For many months, Iraq has been plunged into an armed conflict opposing Iraqi and Peshmerga forces to jihadist fighters of the Islamic State. The conflict caused over 11,000 civilians casualties in 2014, and resulted in massive displacements of populations fleeing conflict zones. Currently 2.6 million Iraqis are still displaced within the country among which more than a million are located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq (KR-I). This comes in addition to the 240 000 Syrian refugees settled in KR-I, and regularly continuing to arrive.

The Mosul military operation launched in October 2016 and finished in July 2017 has strongly impacted the context leading to an important displacement of populations. Beginning of January 2017, the liberation of large portions of territory previously under ISIS control currently allows the return of IDPs in their original localities. TGH is currently working with IDPs in Bardarash sub-district with ECHO funds and focus for IDP’s out of camp. The return dynamics of the populations, displaced for months, start and increased at the end of School year. TGH is therefore willing to accompany the returnees in their reinstallation process by deploying teams in Fadeliyah and Umar Kapchi. The CDC stabilisation project ensures the continuity of following IDP family coming back to Bashiqa and around.

Presentation of the mission

TGH worked in Kurdistan from 1995 to 1999 in the education and agriculture sectors to support refugees from Turkey. TGH is officially registered in KR-I and Iraq. In 2013, TGH reopened a mission in Kurdistan and conducted 3 projects in Erbil: WASH in schools, winterization distribution, education and psychosocial support.

Currently TGH has 2 operational bases in KR-I, one in Erbil and one in Bardarash and soon in Nimrud.

In Erbil, TGH has opened a Learning Center in Daratoo providing non formal education for Syrian refugee children, remedial courses for Iraqi IDP children and psychosocial support for all conflict affected children. In addition, TGH has implemented a Cash For Education Project (May 2016 - August 2017) aiming at avoiding drop out and improving the enrolment of Syrian refugee in primary school. A protection project targeting the same beneficiaries has been implemented in summer 2016, with the setting up of mobile protection units and community multipurpose center in Daratoo.

In Bardarash sub-district, TGH provides Education in Emergencies and Protection services to the IDP community in out-of-camp settings. The Action is implemented through mobile units to better reach the beneficiaries. Additionally, this project includes a preparedness phase to provide emergency assistance to newly displaced children.

From June to August 2017, TGH started the exit strategy on Bardarash Sub district and on coordination with other actors; implement some specific activity on Education and Protection in Umar Kapchi, Bashiqa and Bahzani to cover identified gaps.

Job description

The overall objective of the Project Manager is to ensure, under the responsibility of the Child Protection Programme Coordinator, the implementation of activities in order to deliver essential services in the sector of Non formal Education and Child protection in the Governorate of Ninewa, Bashiqa district, Umar Kapchi, Fadeliyah, Bashiqa and Bahzani.

At the technical level, the Project Manager will work with Child Protection Programme Coordinator, in collaboration with the education-psychosocial referent based in HQ. The main responsibilities include:

Programs

She/he ensures the setting up of all results and activities of the project: 'Support the return and re-establishment of access to education for the returnee children', duration: 9 months, starting date: 1^st September 2017.

Human Resources

• She/he provides capacity-building to the project assistant
• She/he will be in charge of managing a national team of 10 people

Logistics and administration

• She/he manages logistical and administrative issues related to the implementation of project activities
• She/he makes sure that logistical, administrative and financial procedures linked to programme implementation are established and alerts her/his superiors if gaps are observed in order that corrective action may be taken.
• She/he participates in budget follow-up meetings, monitors the efficiency in the implementation of the project activities (adequacy between means and resources allocated) and informs the superior in case of gap
• She/he assists the logistics department in the preparation of the procurement plan at the beginning of the project and follows the procurement process
• She/he prepares the cash forecast related to the project in collaboration with TGH Erbil administrative department.

Internal coordination

• She/he participates in internal coordination meetings and collaborates with the Child Protection Programme Coordinator.
• She participates in bi-monthly coordination meetings in Erbil Office and to the monthly technical meeting with the Child Protection Programme Coordinator, other project managers and the Child Protection Technical Advisor.
• She/he communicates with the Child Protection Programme Coordinator and the technical referent at headquarters level on the project progress, the technical problems faced, the potential risks and proposed solutions.

Representation and external coordination

• At the request of her/his superiors, she/he represents TGH with donors, partners, local authorities and stakeholders involved in the implementation of they projects.
• She/he regularly attends and actively participates to the dedicated clusters (Education/Protection)
• She/he develops and maintains good professional relationships with the MoE, DoE, UN Agencies, & NGOs (national & international).

Communication

• She/he prepares a communication plan for the project
• She/he provides HQ with photos, success stories (Website, Facebook, and Twitter).

Reporting

• She/he participates in writing the intermediate and final reports for donors on Education & Protection programme.
• She/he participates in writing any possible/future Education & Protection concept note, project proposal.

Security

• She/he contributes to efforts aimed at ensuring compliance with safety rules at the site, and transmits all information related to safety concerns to her/his line manager.
• She/he ensures the application/respect and follow-up of the security guidelines and their update on the sites.

Strategy

• She/he contributes to the development of new interventions based on identified needs, especially linked to the sectors and areas of the projects she/he is coordinating.
• She/he can participate in evaluations/needs assessments according to the needs and mission strategy discussed with Child Protection Programme Coordinator, HoM and headquarters.
• She/he meets (and/or identifies) with potential local partners (NGOs).

This list of responsibilities could be modified according to the needs in the field.

Security, working and living conditions

There are two bases on the mission, located in Erbil and Bardarash. Despite the war context outside of KR-I, the region is generally safe.

Erbil city is safe, and there are few restrictions of movement within the city. There are bazaars, restaurants, sport centres, parks, shopping centres, supermarkets. Trips to the countryside are possible at weekends. Security rules may be revised according to the evolution of the context.

Working and living conditions in Erbil are good. Communication means are satisfying (efficient internet, international phones). The office is separated from the guesthouse. The guesthouse is spacious and each expatriate benefits from an individual room.

Bardarash is a small city located 1h15 minutes from Erbil, around 30 km from Mosul. The security context is very stable. Working and living conditions in Bardarash are good as well. The PM will be based and working at TGH’s permanent office and guesthouse in Baradarash, with returns to Erbil at weekends.

Profile

• At least 2 years of humanitarian experience in the field.
• Experience as Education & Protection Project Manager requested.
• Skills in transfer of competences.
• Skills in accountancy/financial management/logistics.
• Computer skills (including Excel and Word).
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Autonomy, rigor and skills for synthesis.
• Good organizational skills.
• Adaptation capacities to dynamic context

Conditions

Salaried contract, gross monthly salary from €1,550 to €2,100 depending on experience, monthly per diem 650US$ medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission, break every 3 months. More information on www.trianglegh.org, under "Participate".

Family duty station: no.

Duration: 9 months, from October 2017.

Applicants are invited to send a resume + a cover letter to Laure MAYNARD, HR Officer by mail to the following e-mail address: recrutement@trianglegh.org

Presentation of TGH

"Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity"

Founded in 1994, TGH is a French international solidarity organization based in Lyon. The association designs and implements emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in the following sectors: water, hygiene and sanitation, civil engineering, food security and rural development, socio-educational and psychosocial. TGH is currently operating in 11 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Presentation of the mission

TGH worked in Kurdistan from 1995 to 1999 in the education and agriculture sectors to support refugees from Turkey. TGH is officially registered in KR-I and Iraq. In 2013, TGH reopened a mission in Kurdistan and conducted 3 projects in Erbil: WASH in schools, winterization distribution, education and psychosocial support.

Currently TGH has 2 operational bases in KR-I, one in Erbil and one in Bardarash, and soon in Nimrud.

TGH implements mainly an education and protection programme in Kurdistan presently: regular projects targeting Syrian refugees, IDPs and Host Communities, as well as a Mosul emergency response programme. The emergency response programme started on the 25^th October 2016 following the official start of the military response to liberate Mosul on the 17^th of October 2017. TGH has a child protection and education in emergency mobile and static approach to provide required services to conflict-affected children.

Presently TGH is mainly intervening in Khazer camp, one of the first and bigger camps settled since the Mosul operation started. More than 29,000 individuals are currently living in this camp. TGH has set up 2 static Child Friendly Space,
1 mobile CFS “Magic bus” and is providing recreational and PSS activities daily, 5 days a week, for children and adolescents. Furthermore, TGH mobile teams provide daily Psychological First Aid at household level, and emergency case management for children in need.

TGH is finishing to operate in Nargazilia 2 Camp, implementing child protection and education activities. A Temporary Learning Space has been established and Non-formal education, recreational and PSS activities are organized on daily basis. Moreover, child protection mobile teams provide daily Psychological First Aid at household level and emergency case management for children in need.

TGH is intervening in Salamiyah camp, since it opened, implementing Child Protection activities: running a CFS and providing PFA and case management to IDPs. TGH is the Child Protection focal point in the camp.

Finally, Child Protection and Education activities will be organized in villages in Nimrud Sub district.

For the activities in Nimrud Sub District (in and out of camp),TGH is working in partnership with two local NGOs.

Job description

The overall objective of the Project Manager (PM) is to ensure, under the responsibility of the Child Protection Program Coordinator or Head of Mission, the implementation of activities in order to deliver essential services in the sector of Education and Protection in the Governorate of Dohuk and Northern Ninewa. Considering the mobile aspect of this project, the implementation locations might evolve according to population displacements; this also implies that the PM will have to be very mobile.

The main responsibilities include:

Programs

She/he ensures the implementation of emergency response program funded by IHPF, ECHO, the French MoFA (Centre de Crise), and UNICEF

Human Resources

• She/he is in charge of the supervision of a team of 60 persons based in Erbil, Bardarash, Nimrud Sub district as well as in camps (the team is regularly increasing depending on the evolution of activity implementation). The team includes 1 reporting officer, 1 deputy PM, 2 data clerk, supervisors, team leaders, social workers, teachers and facilitators.
• She/he trains, supervises and coordinates with local partners.
• In close collaboration with the Child Protection Officer and the Child Protection Technical Advisor, she/he ensures the provision of trainings to the project

Logistics and administration

• She/he manages logistical and administrative issues related to the implementation of project activities.
• She/he makes sure that logistical, administrative and financial procedures linked to programme implementation are established and alerts her/his superiors if gaps are observed in order that corrective action may be taken.
• She/he participates in budget follow-up meetings, monitors the efficiency in the implementation of the projects (adequacy between means and resources allocated) and informs the superior in case of gap.
• She/he supports the logistics department for the preparation of the procurement plan and follows the procurement process.
• She/he prepares the cash forecast related to the project

Internal coordination

• She/he participates in bi-weekly internal coordination meetings and communicates regularly with the Child Protection Programme Coordinator or Head of Mission.
• She/he communicates with the technical referent at headquarter level and/or Child Protection Program Coordinator at field level, on the project evolution, technical problems faced, potential risks and proposed solutions.
• She/he ensures good-communication with the local partners organizing regular operational
• She / he provides to the teams monitoring tools and reporting templates to follow-up the project (if needed).

Representation and external coordination

• At the request of her/his superiors, she/he represents the association with donors, partners, local authorities and stakeholders involved in the implementation of emergency projects.
• She/he regularly attends and actively participates to the dedicated clusters (Education, Psychosocial/protection).
• She/he develops and maintains good professional relationships with the MoE, DoE, UN Agencies, & NGOs (national & international).

Reporting

• She/he participates in writing the intermediate and final reports for donors on Education & Protection programmes.
• She/he participates in writing any possible/future Education & Protection concept note, project proposal.
• She/he coordinates the writing of monthly situation reports (SITREP).

Security

• She/he contributes to efforts aimed at ensuring compliance with safety rules at the site, and transmits all information related to safety concerns to her/his line manager.
• She/he ensures the application / respect and follow-up of the security guidelines and their update on the sites.

Strategy

• She/he contributes to the development of new interventions based on identified needs, especially linked to the sectors and areas of the projects she/he is coordinating.
• She/he can participate in exploratory missions/needs assessments according to the needs and mission strategy discussed with HoM and headquarters.
• She/he meets (and/or identifies) with potential local partners (NGOs).

Security, working and living conditions

There are two bases on the mission, located in Erbil and Bardarash, an office is shared with the partner DAD in Dohuk. Despite the war context outside of KR-I, the region is generally safe.

Erbil city is safe, and there are few restrictions of movement within the city. There are bazaars, restaurants, sport centres, parks, shopping centres, supermarkets. Trips to the countryside are possible at weekends. Security rules may be revised according to the evolution of the context.

Working and living conditions in Erbil are good. Communication means are satisfying (efficient internet, international phones). The office is separated from the guesthouse. The guesthouse is spacious and each expatriate benefits from an individual room.

Bardarash is a small city located at 1h15 minutes from Erbil, around 30km from Mosul. The security context remains correct. Working and living conditions in Bardarash are good as well.

Profile

• At least 2 years of humanitarian experience in the field
• Experience as Education & Protection Project Manager requested
• Skills in transfer of competences
• Skills in accountancy/ financial management/ logistics
• Computer skills (including Excel and Word)
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills
• Autonomy, rigor and skills for synthesis
• Good organizational skills
• Adaptation capacities to dynamic context

Conditions

Salaried contract, gross monthly salary from €1,550 to €2,100 depending on experience, monthly per diem $650, medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission, break every 3 months.

More information on www.trianglegh.org, under "Participate".

Family duty station: no

Duration: 4 months, from November 2017

Applicants are invited to send a resume + a cover letter to Laure Maynard, HR Officer by mail to the following e-mail address: recrutement@trianglegh.org

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic Scientist to lead its Genebank at the CIP-China Center for Asia Pacific (CCCAP), focused on providing overall management of the laboratory and field activities of the genebank.

The position: The position reports to the Chief Scientist in CCCAP. The new Genebank Scientist will also work closely and coordinate with the main CIP genebank which is located in Lima, Peru. The Chief Scientist will be in charge of coordinating day-to-day operations of the CCCAP Genebank until additional staff are hired. This position will be based in Yanqing District, Beijing, China. The CCCAP Genebank will be focused on potato and sweetpotato.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all activities related to receipt, distribution and maintenance of germplasm;
• Provide information and expertise on germplasm and encourage the use of genetic resources;
• Oversee genebank unit work, including in vitro, cryo, seed processing, quarantine and seed/tuber storage;
• Initiate and oversee a research program in the conservation of potato and sweetpotato genetic resources with a focus on the Asian region;
• Participate in the management and research teams of CCCAP;
• Prepare workplans, proposals and budgets for upcoming routine and proposed work;
• Manage the use of laboratory equipment following specific instructions to contribute with the execution of the project;
• Advise CCCAP staff about potential legal or practical issues that may arise from the maintenance, collection, dissemination of material from the CCCAP genebank;
• Review, from the genebank perspective, all CCCAP’s official documentation to make suggestions and inform of any issues that may arise;
• Build strong working relationships with all Chinese and Asia-Pacific genebank stakeholders as well as other genebanks in the region;
• Promote the use of material from the Genebank with breeding teams within CIP, CCCAP, China, Asia-Pacific or any other region, while building strong working relationships with them;
• Publish scientific papers in high-impact academic journals according to the discipline, prepare project reports and policy briefs, and serve as a training facility for other scientists in the region involved in genebanks.

Selection Criteria:**

• Ph.D. in biological sciences with botanical or plant science emphasis;
• At least 8 years of experience in tissue culture and 5 years of experience managing a laboratory;
• Strong knowledge in genetic resources conservation, in vitro maintenance of plant materials, experimental design, and biotechnology;
• Demonstrated experience planning and managing field experiments;
• Track record of relevant scientific publications. More than 05 publications in peer – reviewed journals indexed as the first author is a plus;

• Advanced level in written and spoken English and Chinese;

• Strong organizational skills required in order to plan lab activities, to solve problems and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Genebank and the team members;

• Ability to work well in a multicultural environment as team member as well as the capacity to work independently when needed.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

CIP is a World Food Price Winner 2016, and very proud of our achievements and our staff.

CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR consortium. CCCAP is in the process of opening a sizeable R&D facility in Beijing (Yanqing District), including hiring staff and outfitting the facility with laboratory equipment and furniture. Through its research on root and tuber crops and capacity-building programs, CCCAP aims to boost RTC production in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, to accelerate poverty reduction, and to improve food security.

Conditions: This is a locally-based (non-international) position. Applicants from any nationality are welcomed, but they should have resident status in China. The employment contract will be for two-years with the possibility of renewal. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth. The successful candidate will receive a compensation package comparable with similar organizations and in line with the candidate’s qualification and experience.

Applications: Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), attaching the following documents in English: a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on October 10, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply e

Location:Sudan, job based in Khartoum, with regular field trips in Darfur

Duration: 1 year renew able, starting December 2017 (minimum one month is necessary to complete the visa procedure)

Conditions: Salaried contract, gross monthly salary from €2,300 to €2,500 according to experience, monthly per diem €480, medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission, break every 3 months. More information on www.trianglegh.org, under "Participate".

Family duty station: yes

Presentation of TGH

"Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity"

Founded in 1994, TGH is a French international solidarity organization based in Lyon. The association designs and implements emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in the following sectors: water, hygiene and sanitation, civil engineering, food security and rural development, socio-educational and psychosocial. TGH is currently operating in 11 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Presentation of the mission

TGH is present in Sudan since September 2003, and opened its first project for the victims of the Darfur crisis in one of the IDPs camp in West Darfur (Riyad camp of Geneina) in June 2004. TGH has since extended its activities in West Darfur and Central Darfur, implementing its projects through 4 operational bases (Geneina in West Darfur; Bindizi, Um Dukhun and Zalingei in Central Darfur). All projects are coordinated from Khartoum main office. TGH currently works in the fields of water and sanitation, hygiene promotion, NFIs, food security and livelihood.

TGH’s strategy in Darfur consists in shifting gradually and where appropriate to more development-oriented programming, while maintaining the capacity to provide humanitarian assistance when needed.

Ongoing operations include:

• Emergency assistance to people affected by population displacement and natural disasters (provision of Non Food Items- NFI and emergency shelter, safe water supply facilities, emergency sanitation and hygiene promotion for vector control).

• Construction and rehabilitation of water supply systems and sanitation services, hygiene promotion and capacity building of community based committees and local authorities in WASH services sustainable management

• The strengthening of food security and livelihood, through distribution of agricultural inputs, promotion of farming best practices, sustainable natural resources management, development of income generating activities and targeted food distribution.

TGH is currently funded in Sudan by a set of different donors: CIAA, SHF, ECHO, European Union, AFD and USAID-RRF.

Job description

Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Head of Programs supports him/her on the overall implementation of the programs in Darfur, requirements definition, writing grant applications, planning, defining strategies and reporting to donors.

He/she supervises the overall work of the program team ensuring program development and quality and timely implementation of all the organization projects in Sudan. He/she is the direct line manager of the WASH and NFI&Shelter program manager and the Food Security&Livelihoods program manager (national staff).

He/she provides direct supervision and support to the operational and overall functioning of the mission within 4 bases in Central and West Darfur in coordination with TGH program and support staff.

In direct collaboration with the Country Director, the sector program managers and the support services departments, the main responsibilities are:

Program management

§ Lead programming for the TGH mission in Sudan, ensuring program quality through strategy development and participatory program design in close collaboration with the Country Director, the Program team and the national partners.

§ Develop and adjust strategies for emergency, recovery and rehabilitation programming based on thorough humanitarian context analysis, TGH and partner capacities, resource availability and coordination with the sector and government line ministries.

§ Work with the Country Director the Program team and the national partners to prepare concept papers and grant proposals as well as mobilizing funds.

§ Support the Program Team in the implementation of operations and monitoring of progress on project indicators and outcomes, ensuring compliance with donor’s requirements and sector standards.

§ Manage program budgets and ensure spending is consistent with resources available, donor commitments and co-funding requirements in coordination with the Administration Coordinator.

§ Contribute to the improvement of comprehensive program monitoring systems ensuring that monitoring data are feed into management decisions and used in program management.

§ Conduct field visits to West and Central Darfur for program monitoring and capacity building of field teams and partners.

§ Prepare or assist program staff to prepare regular program reports for donors and partners as required. Ensure timely information exchange of emergency operations. Respond to internal and external requests for reports and information about programs.

§ Exchange information and technical support with headquarters WASH and FSL Technical Department Referents and the sector partners (clusters) in Sudan ensuring compliance with sector standards and best practices.

§ Ensure regular program coordination with donors, including provision of regular project updates, preparation of modification requests and preparation of donors monitoring visits.

§ Ensure program coordination and complementarity with OCHA, UNHCR, UNICEF, FAO,WFP, government line ministries, INGOs and NNGOs.

§ Contribute to the identification and development of partnerships providing an added value for Sudan programs and support program team in effective partnership management.

§ Contribute to relevant Protection, Gender and Environmental issues mainstreaming in Sudan programs.

§ Evaluate program quality, including documenting best practices and lessons learned from Sudan programs and ensuring these are considered in program design.

Staff management

§ Supervise directly the Food Security & Livelihoods Program Manager and the WASH and NFI & Shelter Program Manager and other team members as required.

§ Adapt tasks and responsibilities allocation within the Program team to accommodate program requirements or specific situations.

§ Identify capacity building needs for staff and partners involved in the response. Take the lead on coordinating any formal or informal training for the Program Team and partners.

§ Provide direct support to the Program team through training sessions and appraisals.

Representation

§ Support the Country Director in the representation of the TGH Sudan. Acts as acting Country Director in his/her absence.

§ Represent TGH in UN cluster meetings, government coordination meetings and other programming forums in Sudan, along with the sector program managers when relevant and/or the Country Director.

§ With the Country Director, maintain fluid relationships with the donor agencies and supports the follow-up of funding opportunities for TGH Sudan programs.

§ With the Country Director, contributes to programs complementarity and synergies by maintaining fluid relationships with international and local organizations, specifically those working in same geographical areas and sectors.

General support to the mission

§ Safeguard that conduct and work of the Program Team respects core humanitarian values of humanity, independence, neutrality and impartiality.

§ Contributes to the respect of security measures applied by the Country Director.

§ Supports the implementation of internal procedures in coordination with the Administration, Finance and the Logistics Coordinators

§ Supports internal improvement processes. Contributes to knowledge and information sharing within the INGO team.

This list of responsibilities could be modified according to the needs.

Security, working and living conditions

Based in Khartoum, the Head of Programs will perform regular short-term missions to Darfur bases. Security situation in Darfur is very variable from place to place and period. Field-visits are authorized when security conditions allow it. The movements to the field-bases are ensured by United Nations Humanitarian Air Services- UNHAS.

Security conditions in Khartoum are globally good with no particular movement restrictions.

Health risks are limited and there is little prevalence of malaria or other diseases in Khartoum. Quality medical services are available in Khartoum.

The mission in Khartoum has an office/ guesthouse of a significant size (4 floors) providing adequate separation of work and living space. Communication means are good (efficient internet, international phones).

Khartoum enjoys a lot of different places for extra-professional activities: markets, swimming pools, gardens, access to cultural sites out of Khartoum. The social life is rather rich.

There are daily flights to regional and Europe destinations and expatriates go out of the country every 3 months for breaks.

Profile

• University level degree, preferably a Master degree in project management
• At least 3 years of humanitarian experience in the field, with at least 1 year in a coordination position
• Experience in at least one of the following sectors: Water supply, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion / Food Security &Livelihoods. Due to the important volume of WASH activities, a WASH background is a plus.
• Experience in managing emergency and early-recovery operations in challenging security environments and understanding of the humanitarian environment (standards, stakeholders and mechanisms).
• Experience in grants management and knowledge of procedures of main donor agencies: ECHO, European Union, OFDA, DFID, AFD, UN Agencies or others.

· Practice in designing M&E systems, tools, quality data collection, analysis and use of M&E data for program decision making.

• Ability in successful team management and capacity building

· Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and to lead a team of specialists from a range of fields.

• Autonomy and rigor. Developed skills for work organization and tasks prioritization

· Capacity to represent TGH at high level coordination meetings with different stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and writing skills in English. Preferably competent user of French spoken and written.
• Experience of Arabic or Muslim countries and knowledge or Arabic language a distinct advantage
• Proficient user of MS Office pack. Knowledge on data treatment and GIS software will be positively considered.

Please send your resume and cover letter to the following address: recrutement@trianglegh.org for the attention of Laure Maynard, Human Resources Officer.

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic and innovative Associate Scientist to lead our potato plant breeding efforts at the CIP-China Center for Asia Pacific (CCCAP).

The position: This position will be based in Yanqing (Beijing), China. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Scientist at CCCAP, while also reporting to the Global Leader Crop Improvement located at CIP’s headquarters in Lima, Peru. The successful candidate will partner with expert teams both within and outside CIP from disciplines such as statistics, genomics, plant physiology, phenomics and crop modelling. The selected candidate will use and support the utilization of genetic and genomic resources, populations and varieties to enhance potato productivity in the main potato producing regions of China, and will contribute to potato breeding efforts in other Asian countries.

Duties and Accountabilities:

· Lead the potato breeding project in CCCAP, with a strong interaction with the Crop Improvement team at CIP as well as other science leaders, in order to achieve CIP’s strategic objectives. The overall target is the development of successful potato varieties with novel and enhanced traits that will enable rapid adoption and high-yield among farmers.

· Build internal and external contacts related to potato breeding and genetics in order to develop partnerships and collaborative relationships with Chinese and other Asian institutions.

· Keep informed and up to date of the latest scientific advances in genetic resources relevant for CIP potato breeding efforts in China and Asia Pacific.

· Ensure proper management of projects and overall financial resources.

· Take a leadership role in attracting competitive grants and external funding from a range of public and private donors in order to implement potato breeding in CCCAP.

· Public scientific papers in high-impact academic journals, prepare project reports, and presentations at professional workshops and seminars

· Attract researchers, interns, and visiting scholars to CCCAP/CIP and develop collaborative projects with them.

· Provide opportunities for students and breeders to get exposure and expand ties between national and international agricultural research institutions.

Selection Criteria:

· PhD in plant genetics, plant breeding or plant physiology with at least 8 years of working experience managing breeding programs. Experience in potato is a plus.

· Good understanding of, and experience with, current molecular breeding approaches.

· Experience and knowledge of clonal, polyploid crops is preferred, and a good understanding of issues related to potato seed production and/or research.

· Experience with statistical software such as SAS, ASREML or GENSTAT.

· Demonstrable experience in grant/research proposal formulation and fund raising.

· Proactive approach, with ability to find creative ways to solve problems or exploit potentials.

• Strong publication record in the discipline with more than 05 publications in peer – reviewed journals indexed as the main author
• Excellent leadership skills to build and lead breeding teams and collaborate across institutions and disciplines
• Commitment to work in a multi-partner, multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Advanced level in written and spoken English.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato, and Andean roots and tubers. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR consortium. CCCAP is in the process of opening a sizeable R&D facility in Beijing (Yanqing District), including hiring staff and outfitting the facility with laboratory equipment and furniture. Through its research on root and tuber crops and capacity-building programs, CCCAP aims to boost RTC production in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, to accelerate poverty reduction, and to improve food security.

Conditions: This is a locally-based (non-international) position. Applicants from any nationality are welcomed, but they should have resident status in China. The employment contract will be for two-years with the possibility of renewal. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth. The successful candidate will receive a compensation package comparable with similar organizations and in line with the candidate’s qualification and experience.

Applications: Applicants should apply online through CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a cover letter, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on November 20, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a highly talented Wageningen University and Research (WUR) Associate to work on a study of Gender and the Moral Economy of Sweetpotato Vines based in Kenya with frequent travel to Tanzania.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor.

CGIAR RTB: The CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) is led by the International Potato Center (CIP) with Bioversity International, the International Center for tropical Agriculture (CIAT), the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD – also representing other French partners IRD, INRA, Vitropic) and includes a wide spectrum of research for development stakeholders. This collaboration, with its combined scale and capacity, will increase the ability to advance research, share knowledge, and enhance uptake to increase research and development impacts. The purpose of RTB is to exploit the underutilized potential of root, tuber, and banana crops to improve nutrition and food security and foster greater gender equity especially among some of the world’s most poor and vulnerable populations.

The position: The study is a collaboration between the CGIAR and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), funded by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research, the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB), and the International Potato Center implemented Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA) project. The research is a follow-up study on a sweetpotato seed systems project – Sweetpotato Action for Security and Health in Africa (SASHA Marando Bora) implemented between 2009 and2012 in Lake Zone, Tanzania. The WUR Associate will provide support for study design, data collection, analysis and write up and strengthen linkages with WUR.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Review of existing literature on moral economy;
• Support preparation and implementation of start-up meeting; review of instruments; training in gender based tools;
• Participate in three rounds of field interviews and focus group discussions with: key informants, successful & non-successful DVMs; selected vine buyers and non-buyers per DVM village;
• Support data processing;
• Support data analysis and preparation of two co-authored scientific articles; Develop lessons learned and communications materials.

Selection Criteria:

• MSc in Social science, sociology, rural development;
• Knowledge of Kiswahili or willingness to learn;
• At least basic knowledge of agriculture;
• Participatory and qualitative data collection methods in rural areas;
• Data processing and analysis;
• Use of gender tools and analysis;
• Experience working in multi-cultural context, team work, self-reliance;
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English;
• A Graduate of WUR.

Conditions: This is an internship position with the equivalent of nine months work over a fourteen-month period (with a three-month probation period). The contract will be non-renewable.

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ ), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin on October 30, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.*

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a highly talented Communication Intern for the Building Nutritious Food Basket (BNFB) Project.

The Center: CIP (http://www.cipotato.org) is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor.

The position: The intern will work under the supervision of the Capacity Development & Communications Specialist to assist in the development and coordination of advocacy and behavior change communication materials and messages for the project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Content creation and dissemination

  • Support the development of BNFB’s advocacy and promotional materials including success stories, banners, factsheets; flyers; BNFB/policy briefs, posters and other promotional materials;
  • Assist in developing meta data, uploading and updating BNFB materials on to various platforms including the sweetpotato knowledge portal; CIP website and various platforms;
  • Assist in editing BNFB’s audio and video interviews for publication on the various portals including BNFB webspace;
  • Assist in writing blog messages and behavior change communication messages.

• Social media

  • By following selected key stakeholder sites and social media accounts, select relevant content and draft twitter and Facebook posts for review, bearing in mind good social media practices such as mentions and hashtags.
  • Help to publicize new BNFB content on the Sweetpotato Knowledge Portal; Twitter, LinkedIn; Facebook, Pinterest and other agreed upon social media sites.
  • Schedule social media posts by use of Buffer and other social media scheduling tools.

• Creation of media galleries

  • Assist in selecting and publishing BNFB photographs on Flickr and other BNFB uses;
  • Help to craft captions and credit information for BNFB’s photographic collection before posting;

• Perform any other duty as assigned by the Capacity Development and Communications specialist.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, Journalism, Media Studies; Information Science, Public Relations, Marketing or a related area.
• High level of computer literacy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of WordPress, MS Office, Photoshop and Illustrator;
• Experience in writing articles in a newsroom setting is an asset;
• Excellent organizational skills, presentation skills and communication skills (including an excellent command in English both oral and written);
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals through email and in person;
• Highly effective at use of social media, networking and at securing information and expertise;
• Highly proactive and consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Conditions: This is an internship position open to Kenyan citizens only. The internship contract will be for a period of three months with the possibility of renewal, subject to performance and availability of funds.

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (https://cipotato.org/internships/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 13 November, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org****.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply *

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a highly talented Social Media Intern to help improve CIP’s social engagement

The Center: CIP (http://www.cipotato.org) is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor.

The position: Under the direction and leadership of the Regional Communications Specialist and Head of Global Communications, increasing social engagement and share of voice for CIP’s field stories on the continent, repositioning the organization as the leader in roots and tubers research and nutritional impact in the field on our social channels – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Generating, editing, publishing and scheduling daily content (photos, videos, infographics) that increases share of voice and engagement across the region;
• Creating editorial calendars, evergreen content and identifying cross-promotional opportunities with partners and regional staff centered on events and campaign schedules;
• Continuously improving by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices, using paid and non-paid promotion;
• Strongly collaborating with other departments, including country managers and field staff to showcase CIP’s impact on the ground, making real time engagement a priority;
• Integrating executive leadership voice with CIP’s social platforms to amplify awareness and to promote CIP’s work;
• Helping CIP embrace new technologies, training field staff on creating real-time video and live video for social media, seeking opportunities to enhance video and live output on a weekly basis;
• Creating digital campaigns to promote CIP’s work;
• Being a community manager on social – responding to direct messages and comments were appropriate;
• Helping with other communications tasks to support the Regional Communications Specialist, up to but not exceeding 20% of their time per day.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field of specialization;
• Proficient in graphic design – Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere pro, HTML and photo editing;
• 1 year experience in digital content management;
• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field of specialization;
• Proficient in graphic design – Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere pro, HTML and photo editing;
• 1 year experience in digital content management;
• Strong and effective use of social media skills;
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili. Working knowledge of French or Spanish desirable;
• A Kenyan citizen.

Conditions: This is an internship position open to Kenyan citizens only. The internship contract will be for a period of three months with the possibility of renewal, subject to performance.

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (https://cipotato.org/internships/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 14 November, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a highly talented Media Relations Intern to help improve CIP’s social engagement

The Center: CIP (http://www.cipotato.org) is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor.

The position: Proactive media relations outreach, planning and relationship building to position CIP and its spokespeople in Pan-African, Regional and national broadcast, radio and print outlets, leading the conversation on roots and tubers

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishing and building press relationships (broadcast, radio, print, social);
• Pitching press on a daily basis, creating releases, advisories and quick story ideas in collaboration with program and staff leads, project communications officers in the region and partners;
• Identifying story angles based on media coverage, trends and CIP’s priorities – working closely with the Regional Communications Specialist;
• Preparing spokespeople; creating talking points, backgrounders and issue briefs;
• Organizing media tours, deskside briefings, editorial meetings for key spokespeople/scientists;
• Maintaining media database (Meltwater) globally, ensuring lists are up-to-date, in collaboration with regional managers and field staff;
• Creating and optimizing cross-promotion opportunities with partners and donors
• Collaborating with field staff and promotion officers (Aime, David) to maximize efforts and expand reach;
• Providing general communications support up to 20% per day with 80% dedicated to media activities.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media studies or related field;
• 1 year Experience in a newsroom or media environment highly desirable;
• Proficient in English and Kiswahili;
• Skills in database management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
• A Kenyan citizen.

Conditions: This is an internship position open to Kenyan citizens only. The internship contract will be for a period of three months with the possibility of renewal, subject to performance.

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (https://cipotato.org/internships/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V. with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin on 14 November, 2017 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly skilled, results-oriented MSc student to carry out research on Sandponics.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit International Agricultural Research for development with a global mandate to conduct research on potato, sweetpotato, and other roots and tubers and on the improved management of natural resources. Its vision is to emphasize the use of roots and tubers to improve the lives of the poor. CIP seeks to reduce poverty and achieve food security and improve the well-being of poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.

The position: The Research Assistant - MSc Student will be responsible for coordinating and managing Sandponics experiment for rapid multiplication of sweetpotato planting material.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Compare the Sandponics system with conventional screen house multiplication per unit output/cost/time;
• Develop optimal nutrient media for N/P/K for sweetpotato;
• Maintain sweetpotato clones in greenhouse/screenhouse;
• Maintain records and standard operation procedures on Sandponics experiment;
• Manage and supervise operations in screen houses (Preparation of substrate, potting, planting, watering, spraying, harvesting, sorting, packaging, labeling);
• Supervise hardening TC plantlets and multiplication of varieties through cuttings;
• Data entry;
• Sharing of experiences with Sandponics units in other sub-Saharan African countries through active participation in the seed system and crop management community of practice virtual and in person meetings.
• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree Agriculture or a closely related discipline;
• Enrolled in master’s program with coursework completed by January 2018;
• Experience managing plants in greenhouses or screenhouses;
• Strong knowledge base in chemistry and laboratory exposure;
• Ability to communicate well both in writing and speaking in English;
• Knowledge of Kiswahili preferred;
• Knowledge of sweetpotato agronomy and pathology preferred;
• Computer proficiency including MS Office (Word/ PowerPoint and Excel) skills.

Conditions: This is a one year MSc. student position based in Nairobi at the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services Quarantine station (PQS) Muguga. The student must be willing to embark on thesis research concerning the development of Sandponics multiplication systems for sweetpotato.

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (https://cipotato.org/internships/), including a letter of motivation, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. The deadline for receiving applications will be 30 November 2017. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Presentation of TGH

"Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity"

Founded in 1994, TGH is a French international solidarity organization based in Lyon. The association designs and implements emergency, rehabilitation and development programs in the following sectors: water, hygiene and sanitation, civil engineering, food security and rural development, socio-educational and psychosocial. TGH is currently operating in 11 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Presentation of the mission

TGH worked in Kurdistan from 1995 to 1999 in the education and agriculture sectors to support refugees from Turkey. TGH is officially registered in KR-I and Iraq. In 2013, TGH reopened a mission in Kurdistan and conducted 3 projects in Erbil: WASH in schools, winterization distribution, education and psychosocial support.

Currently TGH has 3 operational bases in KR-I, one in Erbil, one in Bardarash and an office in Dohuk.

In Erbil, TGH is implementing a Cash For Education Project (May 2016 - August 2017) aiming at avoiding drop out and improving the enrolment of Syrian refugee in primary school. A protection project targeting the same beneficiaries is implemented as from summer 2016, with the setting up of mobile protection units and community multipurpose centre in Daratoo.

In Bardarash, emergency projects in education and protection are implemented in the camp and in the sub district, in order to support the IDP population and to provide support to the families newly displaced from Mosul.

In addition to this emergency project, an ECHO funded action is being implemented in the locality to provide protection services and education in emergency to children among IDP, refugee and host communities.

In Rabia area, TGH is currently implementing a food security project aiming at supporting local communities affected by the occupation of the area by Daech. Activities focus on supporting local farmers by providing veterinarian care, distributing animals and feedings.

In Ninewa, TGH is currently implementing child protection programme in IDP camps of Khazer and Salamiya, funded by ECHO and OCHA Iraq Pooled fund.

Job description

The overall objective of the Logistics Coordinator is to ensure the implementation of all logistics procedures and to train the local support team in order to support the current and future projects.

The Logistics Coordinator is under the responsibility of the Head of Mission. The main responsibilities include:

Follow-up on logistics set-up of operational bases including Erbil / Dohuk / Bardarash or new operational bases as necessary

• Strengthen logistics support of the mission including procurement plan and purchase follow up, stock management, fleet management, service contract follow up, and set up mechanisms for managing multiple operational bases (purchase order follow-up etc)

Strengthening of the logistics department

• Provide training to the logistics team on the internal logistics procedures, specific logistics subjects (stock management, supply chain, fleet management etc), as well as logistics tools (purchase follow up, purchases requests, etc.)

• Build the capacities and provide specific training to the Logistics Assistant and Supply Chain Officer

• Recruit, if required, staff for the Logistics Department and provide training

• Ensure the good management and documentation of all the supply chain activities in all operational bases

• Ensure the respect of internal and donors’ purchase procedures

• Ensure the quality and timeliness of the purchases

• Ensure the good management of all the equipment, assets and premises

• Ensure the good management of movement plan, the team of drivers and the fleet of vehicles

• Elaborate a stock strategy in line with the Program needs

• Accompany and train TGH partners (national NGOs) regarding logistics procedures and purchase process

Other

• Assist HoM in the implementation and enforcing of internal security guidelines

• Assist HoM to obtain access letters and authorizations required by the authorities

• Assist HoM for security assessments

• Attend internal coordination meetings

• Attend external inter-NGO logistics coordination meetings

• As and when needed, contribute to writing financial reports and compiling data for financial reports

• As and when needed, contribute to monthly reporting to Head Quarters

• Regularly report to Head of Mission

This list of responsibilities could be modified according to the needs in the field.

Security, working and living conditions

Despite the war context outside of KR-I, the region is generally safe.

Erbil city is safe, and there are few restrictions of movement within the city. There are restaurants, sport centres, parks, supermarkets. Trips to the countryside are possible at weekends with prior validation by HoM. Security rules may be revised according to the evolution of the context.

Working and living conditions in Erbil are good. Communication means are satisfying (efficient internet, international phones). The office is separated from the guesthouse. The guesthouse is spacious and individual rooms are available for each expatriate. Due to the increase of TGH operation in KRI, the team (including expatriates) has grown, the mission is currently adapting the accommodation to this new situation.

Bardarash is a small city located at 1h15 minutes from Erbil, around 30km from the front line and 30km from Mosul. The security context remains correct. Working and living conditions in Bardarash are good as well.

Recent political events have led to significant context changes (due to the referendum held in September 2017 in the region of Kurdistan). The forces controlling certain parts of Iraq have switched and a relative isolation of KRI has been effective for several weeks (closure of international airports). This dynamic context could lead to evolutions in the coming weeks.

Country: Kurdistan region of Iraq – Location: Erbil, with regular trips to Bardarash, Dohuk, Ninive and Rabia

Duration: 7 months, renewable according to available funds, starting as soon as possible

Conditions: Salaried contract, gross monthly salary from €1,800 to €2,300 depending on experience, monthly per diem €500, medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission, break every 3 months. More information on www.trianglegh.org, under "Participate".

Family duty station: no.

Applicants are invited to send a resume + a cover letter by mail to the following e-mail address: recrutement@trianglegh.org

For more information: http://trianglegh.org/#Sect6

Presentation of TGH

"Actor in a sustainable and shared solidarity"

Born in 1994 from the desire to develop a cross-disciplinary and sustainable expertise, TGH is an International Solidarity Organization designing and implementing emergency, post-emergency and development programmes in collaboration with national and international partners (local CBOs, line ministries) through the identification and mobilization of local skills and resources.

Its action is based on a professional and highly interactive operating mode including several areas of expertise within a comprehensive approach: the programs fall within the fields of water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), civil engineering (Shelter), food security, rural development (Livelihood), socio-educational and psychosocial (Protection). In 2017, its committed teams operate in 10 countries and manage 43 programs.

Presentation of the mission

TGH worked in Kurdistan from 1995 to 1999 in the education and agriculture sectors to support refugees from Turkey. TGH is officially registered and operational in KRI and Iraq. In 2013, TGH reopened a mission in Kurdistan and conducted several projects in Erbil: WASH in schools, Winterization distribution, Education and psychosocial support. Additionally and more recently, TGH is supporting Iraqi IDPs in three camps of Ninewa Governorate with child protection services and education in emergencies. TGH has also been conducting and still developing livelihood activities towards vulnerable returnee households in rural Tel afar / Hamdaniya districts.

Child protection and support to adolescents

Since 2013 TGH has been supporting IDP/refugee and host communities in urban/out-of-camp settings in Erbil Governorate, providing child protection and education in emergencies activities.

Mosul, captured by Daesh in June 2014, has been officially liberated in August 2017, after 10 months of battle, which lead hundreds of thousands of people to flee the area and to seek refuge in several camps for displaced in the areas under the control of Iraqis and Kurds forces, where TGH is currently providing child protection services. Despite an important level of destruction, in terms of infrastructures as well as for private houses, the population is progressively coming back and the city is slowly coming back to life. In this context, TGH has led a needs assessment in the eastern part of the city, the first to be freed from Daesh influence, and offering as for today a level of relative security allowing us to consider the set-up of stabilization actions. According to representatives from visited neighborhoods, the returnees are coming back despite the lack of basic services, such as access to education. With security and demining, the recovery of basic services is a key factor of the progressive populations’ return and of social and economic recovery. The neighborhoods of Al-Shishan, Al-Mrur, Al-Shikhkiya and Arbajiyah are poor neighborhoods, with an actual estimated population of 3.000 households (including 22% of host community and 62% of displaced, in which 50% come from West-Mosul and wait to be able to rejoin their home). Newly-returned persons represent 16% of the sample, which confirms the return dynamic. Considering the massive destructions and the insecurity in the western part of the city, it’s probable that the cohabitation between host community and displaced persons will continue during the coming months.

TGH’s intervention aims to support all communities, targeting in particular youth and adolescents who have been left out from most of the recent interventions (child protection/education funding focusing mostly on children). A cash for work project will be designed to engage local youth in a cross-community project (rehabilitation of public infrastructure, school etc). A community-based Centre will be set up, proposing activities to youth, supporting vocational training, with the objective to encourage youth engagement in the community, avoiding potential recruitment in armed forces, providing life skills training thereby bridging education gaps, whilst promoting social cohesion and building the resilience of conflict-affect children and youth.

Job description

The overall objective of the Project Manager is to ensure, under the responsibility of the Field Coordinator, the implementation of activities in order to deliver essential services in the sector of Non formal Education and Child protection in the Governorate of Ninewa, Mosul city.

At the technical level, the Project Manager will work with the Child Protection Programme Coordinator, in collaboration with the education-psychosocial Referent based in HQ.

In the absence of the Field Coordinator, her/his direct line manager will be the Child Protection Programme Coordinator.

The main responsibilities include:

Programs

She/he ensures the setting up of all Result and activities of the project:

Project title: Enabling access to work opportunities for adolescents and youth as well as child protection services to conflict-affected children in East Mosul

· Duration: 10 months

· Starting date: 1 January 2018

Human Resources

• She/he provides capacity-building to the project assistant.

• She/he will be in charge of managing a national team of approximately 8 people.

Logistics and administration

• She/he makes sure that logistical, administrative and financial procedures linked to programme implementation are established, respected, and alerts her/his superiors if gaps are observed in order that corrective action may be taken.

• She/he participates in budget follow-up meetings, monitors the efficiency in the implementation of the project activities (adequacy between means and resources allocated) and informs the superior in case of gap

• She/he assists the logistics department in the preparation of the procurement plan at the beginning of the project and follows the procurement process

• She/he prepares and monitors the cash forecast related to the project in collaboration with TGH Erbil administrative department.

Internal coordination

• She/he participates in internal coordination meetings and collaborates with the Child Protection Programme Coordinator.

• She participates in bi-monthly coordination meetings in Erbil Office and to the monthly technical meeting with the Child Protection Programme Coordinator, other project managers and the Child Protection Technical Advisor.

• She/he communicates with the Child Protection Programme Coordinator and the technical referent at headquarter level on the project progress, the technical problems faced, the potential risks and proposed solutions.

Representation and external coordination

• At the request of her/his superiors, she/he represents TGH with donors, partners, local authorities and stakeholders involved in the implementation of they projects.

• She/he regularly attends and actively participates to the dedicated clusters (Education/Protection)

• She/he develops and maintains good professional relationships with the MoE, DoE, UN Agencies, & NGOs (national & international).

Communication

• She/he prepares a communication plan for the project

• She/he provides HQ with photos, success stories (Website, Facebook, and Twitter).

Reporting

• She/he participates in writing the intermediate and final reports for donors on Education & Protection programme.

• She/he participates in writing any possible/future Education & Protection concept note, project proposal.

Security

• She/he contributes to efforts aimed at ensuring compliance with safety rules at the site, and transmits all information related to safety concerns to her/his line manager.

• She/he ensures the application/respect the security rules and follow-up of the security guidelines and their update on the sites.

Strategy

• She/he contributes to the development of new interventions based on identified needs, especially linked to the sectors and areas of the projects she/he is coordinating.

• She/he can participate in evaluations/needs assessments according to the needs and mission strategy discussed with Child Protection Programme Coordinator, HoM and headquarters.

• She/he meets (and/or identifies) with potential local partners (NGOs).

This list of responsibilities could be modified according to the needs in the field.

Conditions

Country: Iraq – Location: initially based in Erbil with regular presence in Mosul.

Duration: 10 months

Start date: 01 January 2018

Conditions: Salaried contract, gross monthly salary from €1,550 to €2,100 depending on experience, monthly per diem 650US$ medical coverage of 100% + repatriation insurance + provident fund, accommodation, international and local transportation as part of the mission, break every 3 months. More information on www.trianglegh.org, under "Participate".

Family duty station: no.

Applicants are invited to send a resume + a cover letter by mail to the following e-mail address: recrutement@trianglegh.org, to the attention of Laure Maynard, Human Resources Officer