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, currently invites applications for the position below:
Job Position: Deputy Director General, Corporate Services
Ref No: DG/DDG-CS/05/16
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Position ResponsibilitiesThe Deputy Director General, Corporate Services reports to the Director General.
Main responsibilities:
- Provide oversight and strategic guidance on the
administrative operations of Supply Chain, Hospitality and Travel
Service, Facilities Management Services, Safety & Security Services,
Human Resources and the Administrative services at the IITA hubs and
stations. Particular focus will be on Human Resources and Facilities
Management Services.
- Develop and implement a long term strategy for the Corporate Services Directorate.
- Review the efficacy of the SOP of the stations and improve on them.
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Handle challenging and/or unique employee situations (e.g., performance
issues, complex personal situations) with a high degree of empathy and
professionalism, in keeping with IITA’s broader culture and issues
related to on-campus living within the local environment.
- Provide strategic advice to the IITA Board and the Director General.
- Devise strategic avenues of ensuring value for money in Supply Chain.
- Provide strong leadership on issues related to project execution and full cost recovery.
- Support, manage and progress the process of decentralization of the hubs and stations.
Educational Qualifications The
candidate must be in possession of an appropriate advanced level Degree
in a relevant field or an equivalent qualification.
Min Required Experience:
15 year(s)
Min Qualification:
Masters
Desired Courses:
Not Specified
Other Requirements:
Core Competencies:
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Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience in core administration at
senior management level and a proven managerial track record.
- Experience in leading and managing transformation, change and diversity.
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Strong and demonstrated management competencies, including strategic
and operational capability and leadership, programme and project
management, people management and empowerment and financial management.
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Experience in working with a leading international organization or
multinational private sector company within a cross- cultural
environment at a senior level.
- Excellent leadership, management, strategic decision making abilities together with hands on approach.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build high performance teams.
- Advanced computer literacy.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are
essential, including the ability to set out coherent presentations and
group interactions.
General InformationInitial appointment is for three years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
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