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Head of Operations, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)
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2008-08-20 06:43
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Head of Operations International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) helps reduce poverty, hunger and environmental degradation by enhancing animal agriculture in developing countries, working in partnership with organisations in developing countries. ILRI's headquarters is in Nairobi, Kenya, with a second principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. For more information on ILRI and details of the position, please visit the website on www.ilri.org
Job DescriptionSpecific responsibilities include:
- Leading the service units ( Finance, Engineering, Transport, Housing, Catering & Conferencing, Procurement & Stores, Liaison & Travel, Security) by evaluating needs and risks, managing the planning process for the various functions/units, ensuring appropriateness of policies, fostering continuous improvement and innovation and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders
- Managing service delivery from the various units by setting standards, ensuring compliance, reviewing processes, seeking feedback from customers, solving problems and managing external providers
- Managing the Operations and Finance teams by clarifying roles and objectives, organizing structures, designing jobs, coaching and mentoring unit managers and managing their individual performance
- Managing material and financial resources, including facilities and assets, by planning long-term needs, managing the operational and capital budgets of the units, approving expenses, ensuring assets are safeguarded and properly utilized.
- Providing support to the Director of Human Resources and the Human Resource Office in Addis Ababa.
- Assisting the DG's Representative in Ethiopia in his public relations and liaison activities. Act on his behalf in his absence. Advising him on relevant developments.
Key Professional Skills, Competencies and Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in related field (for example Engineering, Finance, Management, Commerce) as a minimum. A Master's degree(MPA, MBA) is preferred
- Experience in international, multi-cultural settings preferably in Africa.
- Experience in :
- managing service functions
- leading and managing diverse teams
- managing budgets and staff
- managing change processes
- dealing with government counterparts and other external partners
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Good people management skills
- Innovative problem-solving
- Self-motivated with sound judgment and sensitivity to cultural diversity
- Interest in management information systems
- Awareness and exposure to HR best practice would be desirable
Vacancies Contact
E-mail: recruit-ilri@cgiar.org Reference Code: RW_7H8LTK-27
Deadline: 2008/08/29
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