IITA is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. It is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

IITA seeks suitable Nigerian for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan:

Job Title: Deputy Director General, Research (R4D)

Ref.: DDG-R4D/N/11/16
Location: Ibadan

Position Responsibilities
• The Deputy Director General-Research will be expected to develop research strategies that will support the achievement of development results, a process better known in the institution as Research for Development, and ensure appropriate implementation of those strategies.
• he/she will ensure that IITA’s work not only enlarges global understanding of the problems and potentials faced by Africa’s poor farmers, but also results in better nourished consumers, more profitable smallholder farm operations, and a more competitive and sustainable agricultural sector.
• The DDG-Research will work closely with IITA’s Director General to reach out to reach out to potential funders and partners who share IITA’s commitment to research that nourishes Africa.

The tasks will include the following:
• Lead and guide the R4D Directorate, providing oversight on performance, budget preparation and execution, and achievement/communication of results.
• Provide strategic research leadership to ensure that IITA achieves its goals, uses its resources effectively and contributes to the broader goals of the CGIAR.
• Initiate and lead major strategic research as assigned by the DG.
• Coordinate regional hub directors and the IITA program managers for the CGIAR Research Programs.

To apply;http://agronewsng.com/agro-jobs/vacancy-deputy-director-general-research-r4d-at-the-international-institute-of-tropical-agriculture-iita/