The International Potato Center (CIP) is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. The International Potato Center (CIP) and the Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) are seeking a dynamic and innovative research professional with expertise in pro-poor market analysis, processing, and value chain development and assessment, to lead the design and implementation of a new research project that aims to expand the utilization of RTB and reduce their post-harvest losses in the countries of East and Central Africa.
The CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) is one of a new series of initiatives spearheaded by CGIAR to bring together the research synergies and resources of multiple agricultural research-for-development centers to improve efficiencies and increase impacts. The purpose of RTB is to tap the underutilized potential of root, tuber, and banana crops to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.
The International Potato Center (CIP) is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. The International Potato Center (CIP) and the Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) are seeking a dynamic and innovative research professional with expertise in pro-poor market analysis, processing, and value chain development and assessment, to lead the design and implementation of a new research project that aims to expand the utilization of RTB and reduce their post-harvest losses in the countries of East and Central Africa.
The CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) is one of a new series of initiatives spearheaded by CGIAR to bring together the research synergies and resources of multiple agricultural research-for-development centers to improve efficiencies and increase impacts. The purpose of RTB is to tap the underutilized potential of root, tuber, and banana crops to improve food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.
This position will be based in Kampala, Uganda which is a key country in the region for RTB crops. The primary goal of this position is to design and implement a post-harvest and value chain (PH/VC) research strategy for Uganda with relevance for the East and Central African region.
Duties and Accountabilities:
- Establish a project coordination team in Kampala, Uganda.
- Based on the project proposal document, lead the preparation of a workplan in consultation with stakeholders in Uganda that includes crop and geographical targeting, characterization of existing RTB systems and identification of needs and opportunities in increasing post-harvest efficiency and improving RTB value chains.
- Establish a clear theory of change for the project and an impact pathway based on it.
- Identify specific research and development outcomes, aligning closely with the project document.
- Lead the development of a detailed postharvest and value chain research plan for RTB crops in Uganda, in close collaboration with other CGIAR partners and national research institutes and stakeholders.
- Ensure timely delivery of research outputs by project partners and coordinate their dissemination through publications and technical and policy forums.
- Develop a clear M&E framework for the project, aligned with RTB monitoring tools and impact assessment strategy.
- Establish an effective value chain and postharvest research partnership for RTB in Uganda initially and in other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa subsequently that is networked with CIP and RTB post-harvest and value chain work in Asia and Latin America.
- Lead initiatives for building capacity in post-harvest and value chain research and development in RTB and CIP.
- Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy to strengthen the value chain work in RTB and in CIP.
Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of interest, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three references knowledgeable about the candidates professional qualifications and work experience to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin on January 1, 2014 and will continue until the post is filled.
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