TheInternational Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a highly motivated and experiencedDirector of Operations to lead the strategy to modernize all operations areas alignedto CIP2030 Strategy.
AboutCIP: CIP, a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership fora food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, landand water systems in a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIARCenters/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, includingnational and regional research institutes, civil society organizations,academia, development organizations and the private sector.
CIPworks with partners in over 20 countries to improve diets and incomes of poorpeople in Africa, Asia and Latin America through scientific research,innovation, and capacity strengthening. Focusing on potato and sweetpotatoas food systems entry point, CIP’s programs seek to strengthen broaderagri-food systems to generate economic, social and nutritional benefits forfarmers, enterprises and consumers emphasizing the priorities of women andyouth in particular. CIP emphasizes the synergies between social andbio-physical sciences as a core strategy for making breakthroughs in ourunderstanding of complex development challenges in food and agriculture and forour ability to overcome these. Within this pluralistic strategy, qualitativesocial science has a central, and increasing place for explaining human andinstitutional behavior and assessing benefits and risks for humandevelopment.
The position: Theselected candidate will lead the development and implementation of strategies,plans and mechanisms to strengthen and modernize all operations areas at CIP insupport of the CIP2030 Strategy.TheDirector of Operations will thus enable sustainable organizational growth,generate value-for-money for our funders and stakeholders, safeguardorganizational values and staff wellbeing, and support consistently high levelsof operational excellence.
The successful candidate will report to the Director General and willbe based in Lima, Peru.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop strategic operational planning through internal and external analyses of opportunitiesand constraints and by developing integrated operations solutions for CIP’sstrategic goals.
Establishand oversee effective and innovative operational processes across theorganization to deliver value-for-money and promote CIP’s strategic goals inall regions and fields of operation.
Oversee the operations departments (Finance, Grants & Legal Services andAdministration) by setting organizational goals, targets, policies, and guide team leaders in these areas.Support the Director General in overseeing the daily operations of the People& Culture department.
Leadthe development of strategic investment and business plans for CIP to capturefuture demand and enable and support excellence in science and innovation andequitable partnerships for impact.
Procure,develop, and mentor outstanding talent to fill key operations leadership rolesand provide strategic advice to the Director General on the continuedadaptation and renewal of operations competencies and capacities.
Directand oversee CIP’s engagement with CGIAR Business Units and with other Centers,identifying areas of synergies and opportunities for shared services, whilepromoting CIP’s strategic goals.
Prepareand present reports on Operations to the CIP Board of Trustees and other forumswithin CGIAR or with funders.
Complywith CIP’s Health & Safety policy at regionallevel and ensure compliance at country level.
Requirements
Whatare we looking for?
Master’s degree in business administration, Finance or Accounting.
At least 15 years of professional experience in asenior operations role in a global research or development organization orbusiness enterprise operating in multiple countries.
Sound understanding of all relevant operations areasand experience of integrated planning and delivery of operations support fororganizational growth.
Solid experience of financial management and metrics-basedmanagement accountability using up-to-date internationally recognized financialreporting and accounting standards.
Hands-on experience leading and developing teams of operationsexperts across multiple countries and areas of practice.
Strong experience of overseeing the development and adaptiveimplementation of institutional investment plans.
Practical experience and up-to-date understanding of international standards of ethics and business conduct.
Leadership competencies:
Managing Change
Setting vision and strategy
Inspiring trust and passion in CIP’s mission.
Value honestly, integrity and diversity
Building and maintaining partnerships andrelationships.
Selecting, Coaching and appraising staff.
Influencing and resolving differences acrossboundaries
Planning and managing staff to achieve qualityresults.
Creating and environment for leading & knowledgesharing.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Good working proficiency of Spanish is highly desirable.
Benefits
What are we offering?
•Exciting career opportunity in an international organization.
•3-year contract with possibility of renewal.
•Internationally competitive salary, paid in US dollars, and commensuratewith experience. Internationally competitive pension and health plans
