International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Position Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Finance and Administrative Support to R4D</li>
<li>Provide support and guidance to Science Area Directors and Program Leads on financial and administrative matters.  </li>
<li>Assist and advise Deputy Director General-Research for Development (R4D) on financial and administrative matters within the R4D directorate.  </li>
<li>Perform financial analyses and monitor budgets and burn rates of Initiatives and W3/bilateral projects within the R4D directorate.</li>
<li>Develop agendas for regular meetings with Science Areas Directors and Program Leads and monitor the implementation of action plans, developed during such meetings.</li>
<li>Any other finance and administrative-related duties as assigned by Deputy Director General, Research for Development (R4D).</li>
<li>Support to Proposal Development</li>
<li>Participate in the formulation of budgets and financial plans during proposal development and annual institutional plans.  </li>
<li>Assist with the alignment of staff FTE and other financial needs in relation to the One CGIAR Initiative budgets.</li>
<li>Monitor progress with investments in science infrastructure, as defined in the IITA’s Refreshed 2023-2030 Strategy.</li>
<li>Administrative Oversight of the IITA@ICIPE office </li>
<li>Oversee financial and administrative operations of the IITA@ICIPE office, including People and Culture management, procurement, security, facilities maintenance, asset management, and supervision of administrative staff, among others.</li>
<li>Liaise with HQ on financial and administrative matters of the IITA@ICIPE office.  </li>
</ul>
Requirements 
Educational Qualifications and Experience
<ul>
<li>The candidate should have an advanced degree in a relevant field such as Business Management, MBA in Finance, or Accounting. Project management training is an added advantage. </li>
</ul>
Core Competencies
<ul>
<li>At least ten years of extensive experience working in a similar position, preferably in a donorfunded not-for-profit international organization.</li>
<li>Solid knowledge in financial and contractual management of large, complex donor-funded projects, preferably within the agricultural research arena.</li>
<li>Experience in overseeing administrative and financial operations, and with team and people management abilities.</li>
<li>Demonstrable skills in the budgeting requirements and proposal development processes of major international donors.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge in financial planning, budget monitoring, forecasting methods, financial data analysis, donor reporting, and ability to explain budgeting and financial information in plain terms. </li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li>
<li>Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels and across work areas.</li>
<li>Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to pay attention to detail.</li>
<li>High level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages (Word, PowerPoint, and advanced-level user of Excel). Hands-on experience with accounting software and ERPs is essential.</li>
<li>Fluency in both written and spoken English.</li>
</ul>

R4D Program Finance and Administrative Specialist (Re-advertisement)

Description
<ul>
<li>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of R4D Program Finance and Administrative Specialist.</li>
<li>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-</li>
<li>Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of the One CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food-secure future. Please visithttp://www.iita.org/for more information on IITA.</li>
</ul>
Position Responsibilities:
Finance and Administrative Support to R4D
<ul>
<li>Provide support and guidance to Science Area Directors and Program Leads on financial and administrative matters.  </li>
<li>Assist and advise Deputy Director General-Research for Development (R4D) on financial and administrative matters within the R4D directorate.  </li>
<li>Perform financial analyses and monitor budgets and burn rates of Initiatives and W3/bilateral projects within the R4D directorate.</li>
<li>Develop agendas for regular meetings with Science Areas Directors and Program Leads and monitor the implementation of action plans, developed during such meetings.</li>
<li>Any other finance and administrative-related duties as assigned by Deputy Director General, Research for Development (R4D).</li>
</ul>
Support to Proposal Development
<ul>
<li>Participate in the formulation of budgets and financial plans during proposal development and annual institutional plans.  </li>
<li>Assist with the alignment of staff FTE and other financial needs in relation to the One CGIAR Initiative budgets.</li>
<li>Monitor progress with investments in science infrastructure, as defined in the IITA’s Refreshed 2023-2030 Strategy.</li>
</ul>
Administrative Oversight of the IITA@ICIPE office 
<ul>
<li>Oversee financial and administrative operations of the IITA@ICIPE office, including People and Culture management, procurement, security, facilities maintenance, asset management, and supervision of administrative staff, among others.</li>
<li>Liaise with HQ on financial and administrative matters of the IITA@ICIPE office.  </li>
</ul>
Requirements 
Educational Qualifications and Experience
<ul>
<li>The candidate should have an advanced degree in a relevant field such as Business Management, MBA in Finance, or Accounting. Project management training is an added advantage. </li>
</ul>
Core Competencies
<ul>
<li>At least ten years of extensive experience working in a similar position, preferably in a donorfunded not-for-profit international organization.</li>
<li>Solid knowledge in financial and contractual management of large, complex donor-funded projects, preferably within the agricultural research arena.</li>
<li>Experience in overseeing administrative and financial operations, and with team and people management abilities.</li>
<li>Demonstrable skills in the budgeting requirements and proposal development processes of major international donors.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge in financial planning, budget monitoring, forecasting methods, financial data analysis, donor reporting, and ability to explain budgeting and financial information in plain terms. </li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li>
<li>Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels and across work areas.</li>
<li>Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to pay attention to detail.</li>
<li>High level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages (Word, PowerPoint, and advanced-level user of Excel). Hands-on experience with accounting software and ERPs is essential.</li>
<li>Fluency in both written and spoken English.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on behalf of African Agricultural Leadership Institute (AALI) seeks suitable applicants for the internationally recruited position of Project Development and Administration Advisor.</li>
<li>The Project Development and Administration Advisor will be responsible for providing project administration and advocacy communication support to programs to effectively achieve Africa’s agricultural transformation agenda particularly among its political leadership and for its women and youth beneficiaries. The successful candidate will provide administrative support for the smooth implementation of projects, development-related tasks, processes, partnership coordination, regular monitoring, and program reporting. The successful candidate will ensure project compliance with AALI’s operational policies and systems and work collaboratively with AALI’s Experts, Finance, HR, Communications, and Regional Teams.</li>
</ul>
Position Responsibilities Project Development &amp; Administration
<ul>
<li>Oversee program operations for operational effectiveness and efficiency. Ensure various actions during project start-up/initiation, implementation, and close out are compliant with donor rules and regulations</li>
<li>Provide technical support to the overall project management, grants management, budget development, work planning, including the day-to-day operation, including but not limited to Feed Africa and African Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit programs</li>
<li>Oversee the ongoing operational processes for grants in collaboration with the Managing Director, ensuring that grants are processed accurately in accordance with AALI policies and procedures. Process and manage Grant Agreements, Sub-grant Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), Memoranda of Agreement (MoA), Hosting and Country Agreements as well as No-cost Extensions</li>
<li>Participate in the preparation of inception, progress, summary and narrative reports, financial statements and ensure timely submission to donors</li>
<li>Manage/coordinate the preparation of funding proposals, including writing sections of proposals and budget development for a broad range of donors</li>
<li>Work closely with the MDU, regional and country teams on anticipating and mitigating programmatic and organizational risks related to program development, design of new projects, implementation, and closure.</li>
</ul>
Technical support to strategic initiatives
<ul>
<li>Support the President of AALI in developing and implementing regional advocacy strategies, ensure that country priorities relating to soil health initiatives are integrated into appropriate documents and plans.</li>
<li>Contribute to review and analysis of policy issues in the context of agricultural transformation agenda for informed decision making by regional countries members. Coordinate and consolidate the necessary inputs (methodologies, recommendations, lessons learned and impact) for donor reporting on projects</li>
<li>Support the building and management of strategic partnerships and collaborations essential for the successful delivery of AALI Projects.</li>
<li>Organize and provide substantial support to regional workshops, conferences, and country team meetings, including developing agenda, identify participants, prepare presentations and meeting documents</li>
<li>Perform other tasks as assigned by the President of AALI</li>
</ul>
Requirements Educational qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Master’s degree in business administration or related discipline and a certificate in project management</li>
</ul>
Specific experience required:
<ul>
<li>A minimum of five years’ work experience in a relevant project management role in an international organization or research environment is required</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating multiple programs and projects at the same time</li>
<li>Experience with budget management</li>
<li>Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to consistently maintain good working relationships, and work effectively in a team setting</li>
<li>Administratively self-sufficient and strong computer skills with advanced proficiency with MS applications, and a willingness to learn additional software and systems as required</li>
<li>Outstanding organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize and multi-task work</li>
<li>Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills</li>
<li>Ability to write clear and concise reports</li>
<li>Strong capacity for working through collaboration and partnerships</li>
<li>Good problem-solving skills, demonstrates resilience and initiative when faced with challenges</li>
<li>Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in multi-cultural environments</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align:left;">Method of Application</h2>

Applications must include a cover letter, which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to AALI Managing Director via email at c.okafor@aa-li.org&nbsp;

Project Development and Administration Advisor

Ref No: DDG-R4D/GDB/M/09/22
Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Geodatabase Manager.
The Sustainable Intensification of Mixed Farming Systems Initiative aims to provide equitable, transformative pathways for improved livelihoods of actors in mixed farming systems through sustainable intensification within target agro-ecologies and socio-economic settings. Through action research and development partnerships, the Initiative will improve smallholder farmers' resilience to weather-induced shocks, provide a more stable income and significant benefits in welfare, and enhance social justice and inclusion for 13 million people by 2030. Activities will be implemented in six focus countries globally representing diverse mixed farming systems as follows: Ghana (cereal–root crop mixed), Ethiopia (highland mixed), Malawi: (maize mixed), Bangladesh (rice mixed), Nepal (highland mixed), and Lao People's Democratic Republic (upland intensive mixed/ highland extensive mixed). In each of these countries, the Initiative’s objectives will be achieved through:
<ol>
<li>Analysing the status, trends, and future dynamics of mixed farming systems to identify entry points for equitable sustainable intensification, mitigate negative impacts of change, and seize emerging opportunities for livelihoods.</li>
<li>Building methods and tools for sustainable intensification of mixed farming systems to support decisions on what kind of sustainable intensification might work where, and for whom, in specific contexts.</li>
<li>Participatory co-design of mixed farming systems with evidence-based, validated sustainable intensification innovation packages that are responsive to improving efficiency, equity, and resilience, in regions where mixed farming systems dominate the landscape.</li>
<li>Advancing and supporting scaling of innovations, through strategic partnerships and building the capacity of relevant actors in scaling approaches — a gender-transformative approach will be central to all innovation and scaling design to enhance equity.</li>
<li>Capacity-building for mixed farming system design and analyses, to support long-term impact on university and college students, scientists, extension agents, farmers, private sector, policymakers, and development actors.</li>
</ol>
Position Responsibilities
<ol>
<li>Design and populate a relational geodatabase with structured and non-structured data representing environmental and socio-economic phenomena that are appropriate for agricultural modeling.</li>
<li>Standardize data in the Initiative’s geodatabase and maintain updated metadata to conform to Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards.</li>
<li>Automate retrieval, archival, and processing of spatial and non-spatial data from multiple sources using Google Earth Engine (GEE), R, python, or CG Labs.</li>
<li>Maintain version control of data processing routines using GitHub and make the Initiatives data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR).</li>
<li>Design mobile-based survey data collection tools such as ODK, KoboCollect, and SurveyCTO.</li>
<li>Contribute to data visualization through maps and graphs to reveal spatial and temporal trends.</li>
<li>Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned.</li>
</ol>
Educational Qualifications
The candidate should have an advanced university Degree (MSc or Ph.D.) in Geography, Geomatics, Data Science, or Environmental Management with a specialization in Geographic Information Systems or other related fields.
Core Competencies
<ol>
<li>At least 3 years of hands-on experience on the management of distributed or relational geodatabases such as PostgreSQL, PostGIS, SQL Server, and enterprise geospatial databases engine (ArcSDE), data modeling, and experience with related tools.</li>
<li>Proficiency in programming using Google Earth Engine (GEE), R or python, or CG Labs.</li>
<li>Demonstrated proficiency in version control tools and developing good practices (wellstructured, modular code) and such as GitHub will be an added advantage.</li>
<li>Experience in making spatial data and information and services FAIR – Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.</li>
<li>Experience with data visualization and creativity in summarizing complex datasets to communicate key messages to non-expert audiences.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to write and publish journal articles.</li>
<li>Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary or transdisciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment.</li>
<li>Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
</ol>
General information: The contract will be for an initial period of two years. IITA offers an internationally competitive remuneration package paid in US Dollars.

Geodatabase Manager (Ref No: DDG-R4D/GDB/M/09/22)

Geospatial Data Scientist (Ref No: DDG-R4D/GS/DS/09/22)
Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Geospatial Data Scientist.
The sustainable intensification of mixed farming systems (SIMFS) Initiative aims to provide equitable, transformative pathways for improved livelihoods of actors in mixed farming systems through sustainable intensification within target agro-ecologies and socio-economic settings. This Initiative will work in the 5 countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Laos. The Initiative is implemented through 5 work packages (WP):
<ol>
<li>Analysing the status, trends, and future dynamics of mixed farming systems to identify entry points for equitable sustainable intensification, to mitigate negative impacts of change and seize emerging opportunities for livelihoods.</li>
<li>Building methods and tools for sustainable intensification of mixed farming systems to support decisions on what kind of sustainable intensification might work where, and for whom, in specific contexts.</li>
<li>Participatory co-design of mixed farming systems with evidence-based, validated sustainable intensification innovation packages that are responsive to improving efficiency, equity and resilience, in regions where mixed farming systems dominate the landscape.</li>
<li>Advancing and supporting scaling of innovations, through strategic partnerships and building the capacity of relevant actors in scaling approaches — a gender-transformative approach will be central to all innovation and scaling design to enhance equity.</li>
<li>Capacity-building for mixed farming system design and analyses, to support long-term impact on university and college students, scientists, extension agents, farmers, private sector, policy makers and development actors.</li>
</ol>
This position is linked to WP1 of the Initiative.
Position Responsibilities
<ol>
<li>Apply geospatial and analytical skills using relevant data and tools to map the status, trends, and future dynamics of the mixed farming systems (MFS) in the global south.</li>
<li>Apply spatial analytics on multi-source data (household surveys, GIS, and remote sensing platforms) to generate technology extrapolation domains (TEDs) to guide the scaling of sustainable agricultural intensification technologies in MFS.</li>
<li>Apply data science and analytics (e.g., machine learning) to identify the impact of environmental and socio-economic changes on productivity and resilience of MFS in the global South.</li>
<li>Support the Initiative’s team with geospatial data and maps as needed in the relevant reports and studies.</li>
<li>Contribute to the writing of reports and peer-reviewed publications.</li>
<li>Contribute to data visualization and summarizing complex datasets to communicate key messages to non-expert audiences.</li>
<li>Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned.</li>
</ol>
Educational Qualifications
The candidate should have an advanced university degree (Ph.D.) in Geography, Geomatics, Data Science, and Environmental Management with a specialization in Geographic Information Systems or other related fields.
Core Competencies
<ul>
<li>At least three years of relevant experience in processing and analyzing spatial data.</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of state-of-the-art methods for remote sensing/EO data analysis, spatial data, and GIS analysis.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and adapt to new statistical and computing techniques.</li>
<li>Prior experience in working on large spatial data sets, writing, and executing scripts using Google Earth Engine (GEE), R, Python, and/or CG Labs.</li>
<li>Demonstrated proficiency in version control tools and development of good practices (wellstructured, modular code) such as GitHub will be an added advantage.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to write and publish journal articles.</li>
<li>Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary or transdisciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment.</li>
<li>Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
</ul>
General information: The contract will be for an initial period of two years. IITA offers an internationally competitive remuneration package paid in US Dollars.

<h2 style="text-align:left;">Method of Application</h2>

Applications must include a cover letter, which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers
Closing Date: 6th October 2022
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Geospatial Data Scientist

Educational Qualifications  
<ul>
<li>The candidate should have a master’s degree in International Communications, Journalism, or a relevant/related field with five years of work experience in Communications and/or Marketing, in a complex and international setting.    </li>
</ul>
Core Competencies   
<ul>
<li>Excellent writing skills and ability to convey complex data ideas and messages in a clear and easy-to-understand manner.  </li>
<li>Critical thinker able to analyze complex information and propose solutions. </li>
<li>Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.  </li>
<li>Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative, and decentralized environment.  </li>
<li>Self-motivated and eager to learn.  </li>
<li>Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office with advanced PowerPoint and presentation skills.  </li>
<li>Excellent oral communication skills in English.  </li>
<li>Strong interest in science and agricultural development issues with the ability to grasp new material quickly.  </li>
<li>Ability to work well under pressure and with short deadlines.  </li>
<li>Commitment to IITA’s mission and core values</li>
</ul>

Communications Officer

IITA through the Excellence in Agronomy (EiA) Initiative invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in soil health with a focus on soil microbiology. The postdoctoral fellow will work in close collaboration with colleagues from EiA across 10 CGIAR centers and more specifically the Soil Health working group and long-term trials team. A key task of this postdoctoral position will focus on research towards microbial indicators for soil health assessment.
Position Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Contribute towards the development of a framework to define indicators of soil health and multifunctionality in addition to the EiA’s KPIs for soil health and in general for Agronomic Gain.</li>
<li>Propose standardized methods of selected microbial measures as novel indicators to assess the impact of agronomic interventions on soil health.</li>
<li>Supervise and coordinate field technicians on trial management and data collection.</li>
<li>Supervise and mentor postgraduate students.</li>
<li>Coordinate data collection and analysis.</li>
<li>Work closely with project monitoring and evaluation team and contribute to periodic monitoring and evaluation reports.</li>
 <li>Provide support to activities within the soil health working group of EiA.</li>
<li>Write reports and make presentations on research accomplishments through appropriate for a such as international conferences and workshops.</li>
<li>Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.</li>
<li>Actively engage in resource mobilization for the development and support of ongoing and new activities.</li>
</ul>
Educational Qualifications
<ul>
<li>The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences, Agronomy, Soil Microbiology, or any closely related field with at least two years of prior research work experience.</li>
</ul>
Core Competencies
<ul>
<li>Knowledge and skill in crop production, management, and cropping systems.</li>
<li>Knowledge of soil plant-microbe interactions.</li>
<li>Knowledge of modern molecular techniques.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to write and publish journal articles.</li>
<li>Excellent spoken and written English, knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa, especially East Africa.</li>
<li>Able to work as part of an interdisciplinary and diverse team.</li>
</ul>

EiA – Post Doctoral Fellow, Soil Health

Chief Technical Officer, Excellence in Agronomy (Ref No: DDG-P4D/CTO/EiA/02/21) Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Chief Technical Officer, EiA 2030. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Please visit <a href="http://www.iita.org/" target="_blank">http://www.iita.org/</a> for more informatio n on IITA. Through cooperation between 10 CGIAR centers, The Excellence in Agronomy 2030 (EiA 2030) initiative responds to renewed public and private sector demand for scalable agronomic innovations as an engine for agricultural development through the delivery of agronomic gain in the Global South. EiA 2030 will combine big data analytics, new sensing technologies, geospatial decision tools, and farming system research to improve spatially explicit agronomic recommendations in response to demand from scaling partners. EiA 2030 is conceptualized around four Modules, assembling the core functions of an agronomy at scale R&amp;D initiative for the Global South, and ten Use Cases, spread across the Global South. The CTO will lead the TRANSFORM Module, hosting the core functions of EiA 2030, including (i) the assembly of all data and data management tools, respecting FAIR principles, (ii) the delivery of predictions and turn-key solutions developed for specific crop x environment cases, and (iii) the supply of climate-smart and sustainability data. The CTO will also work directly with the Use Case partners, engaged through the DELIVER Module, hosts the delivery of services and products to partners towards improved productivity, resource use efficiency, climate change resilience, and sustainability. This Module aims at facilitating interactions with private and public scaling partners that require agronomy-related products that can be delivered mainly using data and tools available via the TRANSFORM Module. The Incubation Phase is planned to demonstrate the added value of demand-driven R&amp;D, supported by novel data and analytics and increased cooperation between centers, in support of a ‘One CGIAR’ agronomy initiative aiming at the sustainable intensification of farming systems.&nbsp;
Position Responsibilities 
• Co-lead the development of the EiA 2030 vision, mission and strategy.&nbsp;
• Lead the implementation of the TRANSFORM Module, including the conceptualization, planning, execution and monitoring and evaluation of activities.&nbsp;
• Implement the activities under the TRANSFORM Modules of the Incubation Phase, ensure delivery on outputs and report timely to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).&nbsp;
• Lead the assembly and implementation of all data and data management systems, ensuring all EiA 2030 data respects FAIR principles, in close collaboration with the representative of the Big Data Platform of the CGIAR.&nbsp;
• Develop, in close cooperation with the EiA 2030 Chief Scientist, turnkey solutions that generically address key functions critical for delivery on use cases, formulated based on demands from partners in the ORGANISE module.&nbsp;
• Lead the engagement of ICT partners and tools in the context of the Use Cases implemented through the DELIVER module.&nbsp;
• Supply solutions that focus on sustainability and climate-smart technologies, beyond short-term solutions that focus on crop response and economic returns from investments in agronomic technologies, in collaboration with the CGIAR research program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security.&nbsp;
• Liaise with projects and initiatives within and outside the CGIAR, research communities and advanced research institutes to source, advance and exchange on capabilities to develop and maintain the state-of-the-art in digital solutions of the EiA 2030.&nbsp;
• Continuously innovate the ‘toolbox’ of the EiA 2030 and implement strategies for innovation based on priority setting in close consultation with the CEO and CGO.&nbsp;
• Build and maintain the IT infrastructure of the EiA 2030 to develop and deliver digital solutions.&nbsp;
• Lead a team of scientists and technical staff to build turnkey solutions.&nbsp;
• Provide overall leadership and team management to CGIAR scientists with responsibilities in the TRANSFORM Module.&nbsp;
• Implement efficient procedures for collaboration across the EiA members to develop turnkey solutions.&nbsp;
• Compile technical and financial reports and report to the CEO.&nbsp;
• Contribute to fund raising and financial sustainability in close collaboration with the CEO.&nbsp;
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.&nbsp;
Educational Qualifications 
The candidate should have a minimum of BSc degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology Management or related disciplines, and an MSc in Agronomy or any related field can also be considered, if complemented with relevant working experience in the Data Science or Information Technology sector.&nbsp;
Core Competencies 
• At least 10 years of relevant expertise, with knowledge of agronomy and digital agriculture as a strong advantage.&nbsp;
• Proven experience as a CTO or similar leadership role.&nbsp;
• Excellent knowledge of latest technological advances that could benefit EiA 2030.&nbsp;
• Understanding and knowledge of all functions and roles within an IT department.&nbsp;
• Experience with negotiating term sheets with digital service companies.&nbsp;
• Ability to conduct technological analyses and research.&nbsp;
• Excellent communication skills.&nbsp;
• Proven leadership and organizational skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.&nbsp;
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and time management skills.&nbsp;
• Strong problem solving skills.&nbsp;
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya&nbsp;
General information: The contract will be for an initial period of three years. IITA offers an internationally competitive remuneration package paid in US Dollars.
Applications: Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources. Please complete our online application form using this link:<a href="http://www.iita.org/careers" target="_blank"> http://www.iita.org/careers </a> Closing Date: 19th February 2021 IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.&nbsp;
While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.