Global Research Theme Leader – Resilient Livestock, Rangelands and Agrosilvopastoral Systems

Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

Publié il y a moins de 16 jours

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Résumé du rôle

ICARDA seeks an internationally recognized research leader to direct its Strategic Research Priority 3 on resilient livestock and rangeland systems. This senior position requires 12–15 years of international research-for-development experience, a PhD in a relevant discipline, and proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, secure major funding and deliver research impact at scale. The role combines scientific leadership with strategic portfolio management, bridging livestock, rangelands, climate adaptation and policy in dryland regions across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Exigences clés (estimation)

Set scientific and strategic direction for SRP3, translating ICARDA's 2030 Strategy into a coherent, internationally competitive portfolio with clear outcomes.
Manage portfolio operations including scientific quality, budgets, staff, monitoring and adaptive decision-making based on evidence.
Build integrated research linking livestock and rangelands with crops, water, soils, biodiversity, landscapes, markets and livelihoods across research priorities.
Identify, adapt and deploy advances from partner institutions into practical solutions for smallholder and pastoral systems using genomics, digital tools, remote sensing and AI.
Represent ICARDA internationally, shape global research and policy agendas, and build strategic alliances with national systems, UN agencies, development banks and the private
Mobilize significant funding from bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic and climate-finance sources to build a financially sustainable portfolio.

Compétences

Research leadership and strategic portfolio management in international research-for-development contextsMultidisciplinary team leadership and talent development across geographically distributed teamsMajor research funding acquisition and management of multi-million-dollar investmentsSystems-level thinking and quantitative or systems-analysis capabilitiesKnowledge of livestock, rangelands, animal genetics, breeding and pastoral systemsPolicy influence and evidence of research adoption and impact at scaleInternational partnership building and stakeholder engagement across government, academia and private sector

Niveau estimé

This is a senior-level position requiring 12–15 years of substantial international research-for-development experience, including senior responsibility for multidisciplinary teams and major research programs. An internationally recognized scientific record with evidence of influence beyond publications is essential.

Attributs détectés par l’IA (si absents de l’offre)

Type de poste: full-time
Mode de travail: Sur siteConfiance 95%
Secteur: AgricultureConfiance 90%
Niveau d'études: DoctoratConfiance 95%
Langues: Anglais, Français, ArabeConfiance 90%

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Position Overview

Lead ICARDA's Strategic Research Priority 3 on resilient livestock and rangeland systems for livelihoods and environmental health. This senior leadership role combines scientific direction with strategic portfolio management, connecting breeding, animal health, forage and rangeland science with climate adaptation, restoration, markets and policy to deliver measurable results for pastoralists and farmers in the world's drylands.

Main Responsibilities

Set scientific and strategic direction for SRP3, translating ICARDA's 2030 Strategy into a coherent, internationally competitive portfolio with clear scientific, development, environmental and policy outcomes.
Manage portfolio operations including scientific quality, budgets, staff, monitoring and learning, with adaptive decision-making based on evidence.
Build integrated research linking livestock and rangelands with crops, water, soils, biodiversity, landscapes, markets and livelihoods across ICARDA's research priorities.
Identify, adapt and deploy advances from partner institutions (universities, CGIAR Centers, research institutes, technology companies) into practical solutions for smallholder and pastoral systems, including genomics, digital phenotyping, precision livestock tools, remote sensing, AI and climate modelling.
Represent ICARDA internationally, shape global research and policy agendas on resilient livestock systems and dryland transformation, and build strategic alliances with national research systems, FAO, IFAD, UNEP, development banks, climate-finance bodies and the private sector.
Mobilize significant funding from bilateral and multilateral partners, philanthropic organizations, development banks and climate/biodiversity finance mechanisms to build a financially sustainable portfolio.
Lead, recruit and develop a geographically distributed multidisciplinary team, mentor emerging scientific leaders and establish standards of scientific quality, collaboration and accountability.

Required Qualifications

PhD in livestock–rangeland systems, rangeland ecology, animal science, animal genetics and breeding, agricultural systems, agroecology or landscape ecology.
12–15 years of substantial international research-for-development experience with senior responsibility for multidisciplinary teams, major research programs and complex portfolios.
Internationally recognized scientific record with evidence of influence beyond publications through shaping major research programs, international agendas, policy and practice.
Demonstrated track record securing, growing and managing multi-million-dollar international research-for-development investments and partnerships.
Proven success leading, developing and motivating multicultural and geographically distributed scientific teams.
Experience in low- and middle-income countries with smallholder, pastoral or agropastoral systems.
Evidence of research adoption, institutional change, policy influence or impact at scale.
Strong quantitative or systems-analysis skills.

Languages

Excellent written and spoken English is essential. French and/or Arabic is desirable.

Benefits

Competitive salary, medical insurance, 30 days annual leave, five months maternity leave, 15 days paternity leave. Initial 3-year contract (renewable), with first year as probationary period.

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