Program Head - Commercialization of Biofortified Crops Introduction: - Our client works on improving nutrition and public health by developing and promoting biofortified food crops that are rich in vitamins and minerals, and providing global leadership on biofortification evidence and technology.&nbsp; - They are a part of the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH). CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by its 15 research centres in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations. They are based at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and collaborate with multiple CGIAR centres and partner organizations. Reason for hire : - They are seeking a highly-motivated Program Head, Commercialization of Biofortified Crops to join their team. The successful candidate will manage their engagement with GAIN including commercialization and marketing of biofortified crops and bring excellent program management skills to the partnership between them and GAIN. - The position is based at our client's office in Hyderabad, India. The position will lead operations in three countries in Asia namely India, Bangladesh and Pakistan and three countries in Africa. Roles and responsibilities : - Co-lead, with GAIN the development of commercialization strategies and detailed business planning to support the scaling of biofortified crops, clarifying how they and GAIN will ensure impact, scale, and sustainability in a small number of strategically selected geographies. - Identify new commercial and public sector partners for our client and GAIN to catalyze impact and scale. - Lead the recruitment of their key staffs (direct reports); participate in other relevant recruitment, e.g. country-based roles. - Maintain a fluid and positive communication with GAIN counterparts. - Provide technical oversight to the implementation of activities that bring biofortified crops to scale through commercialization activities. - Ensure that all project activities are completed in coordination and concert with their counterparts in partnership focal countries. - Oversee the implementation of project work plans and ensure projects deliver on time and within budget. - Coordinate with and report to the partnership donors. - Work closely with their MEL groups and GAIN's Knowledge Leadership to ensure monitoring, evaluation and learning takes place within the commercialization activities - Represent the GAIN/our client's commercialization partnership at global and national technical meetings and workshops - Participate in international conferences, meetings and consultations relevant to promoting the project - Contribute towards the development of new business opportunities for them and GAIN to generate additional funding for the commercialization of biofortified crops Must Have: - Professional experience in agriculture or nutrition in the private sector and exposure to international development programs, including implementation of large market-based nutrition programs and projects. - Master's degree (PhD level desired) in business management, food technology, development studies, economics, agricultural development - Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience including 4 - 5 years in relatively senior position having delivered commercialization strategies and demonstrable results. - Recognized expertise in market strengthening and product development - Excellent project coordination, management, negotiation, and advocacy skills - Prior experience in resource mobilization/fundraising and budget management Preferable : - Communication skills in multi-cultural, multi-lingual environments (written and verbal). - Proficiency in Hindi - IT literate with excellent MS Office skills.

Hyderabad

Program Head - Biofortified Crops Commercialization  

Program Head - Biofortified Crops Commercialization   ,Job Description for Program Head - Biofortified Crops Commercialization   in Third Sector Partners in  Hyderabad for (10-15) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Program Head - Biofortified Crops Commercialization   in Third Sector Partners in  Hyderabad for (10-15) years of experience. Apply Now!