Head of Capacity Development Office at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Ref: DDG-P4D/HCDO/04/18
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Description

• This position reports to Deputy Director General, Partnerships for Delivery. The Head of Capacity Development Office will be responsible for the coordination, delivery/facilitation and implementation of capacity development (CD) building services to IITA staff, and NARES aimed at strengthening their skills knowledge required to achieve agricultural transformation.
• He/she contributes to partnership, advocacy, networking and resource mobilization.

Position Responsibilities
The tasks are as follows:

• Provide technical leadership and management of capacity development of IITA, NARES and others in fulfilment of the Institute objectives.
• Manage the Capacity Development Office, including staff-development, work planning, direction and supervision, monitoring quality work, and evaluation of staff performance; set up and maintain a coordination system to achieve the best use of capacity development resources.
• Identify and develop, tools, materials and processes for specific areas/topics identified as needed for capacity development of staff and partners, which help the Institute mobilise NARES to achieve agricultural transformation.
• Liaise with the M&E Unit to establish and maintain a robust framework for measuring the impact of training provided by CDO, to include feedback from participants.
• Identify, develop and manage new income generation services and initiatives within the Capacity Development Team.
• Proactively propose concept notes and project proposals for consideration to seek out funding sources to augment the Institute’s programs in CD.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of strong relationships with partners, including senior-level officials of Governments, donors, the academic community and private corporations to promote the strategic interests of IITA.
• Contribute in the formulation, operational frameworks and implementation of youth and agriculture programs in consultation with relevant government agencies.
• Liaise with the HR on issues regarding staff development.
• Any other tasks as may be assigned.

Educational Qualifications

• Advanced degree in agricultural education, business administration, communications, liberal arts, human resources or related field.

Core Competencies:

• Experience of capacity building and learning theory and organizational development work in multinational settings.
• Ability to articulate and present material in a professional and effective manner, to a wide range of constituents including donors, government officials, private sector, collaborators, farmers, etc.
• Ability to draft project concept notes to support capacity building work.
• Excellent communication, networking, and inter-personal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with donors, colleagues, research institutions and partners.
• Good command of written and verbal English and French with ability to articulate a strong strategic vision.

General information

• The contract will be for an initial period of three years. IITA offers internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars.