Oversee and execute core duties, including leading project initiatives, managing team performance, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and drive continuous improvement. Maintain rigorous compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership, analyze key performance metrics, and implement data-driven solutions to optimize operational efficiency. Serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, resolving escalated issues and facilitating transparent communication across all levels of the organization.
Forging innovative alliances represents a cornerstone of our strategic growth agenda, requiring a forward-thinking methodology to cultivate and sustain high-impact partnerships. This role demands the development and execution of collaborative frameworks that align with organizational objectives, fostering mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders across diverse sectors. By identifying emerging opportunities and leveraging market insights, the position will shape the trajectory of our partnership ecosystem, ensuring alignment with long-term business priorities while driving measurable value creation.
Steward and expand existing partnerships while cultivating new ones in coordination with the Director General (DG) and Deputy Director General (DDG) offices, ensuring the development of a robust partner ecosystem that aligns with INRI’s strategic objectives.
Lead INRI’s strategic collaboration with CGIAR, shaping partnerships and communications to highlight INRI’s role in advancing joint advocacy efforts, unified platforms, and overall system alignment.
Partner with scientists and regional teams to synchronize and harmonize partnership engagement initiatives throughout the institute.
Collaborate with partners to facilitate discussions and actively participate in dialogues centered on INRI’s flagship reports regarding sustainable livestock.
Develop and sustain partnership intelligence systems designed to produce actionable insights, thereby guiding strategic decisions throughout the institute.
The role involves managing communications, leading advocacy efforts, and overseeing knowledge management initiatives to ensure effective information dissemination and strategic engagement.
Offer high-level strategic communications guidance and assistance to INRI’s leadership team, research program directors, and regional directors, focusing on media relations, risk communication, and institutional positioning.
Oversee the strategic communications function at INRI, ensuring research insights are effectively translated into engaging, accessible content tailored to target audiences through appropriate channels and platforms.
Develop and refine systematic methodologies to collect and analyze intelligence on key challenges impacting the livestock sector in low- and middle-income countries (Mics), and guide INRI and its partners in formulating strategic responses.
Guide strategic engagement with INRI and its partners in pivotal global and regional events and policy processes, focusing on shaping decisions and advancing sustainable livestock systems.
Drive the creation and strategic management of the INRI Livestock Advocacy and Investment Hub, ensuring alignment with INRI’s strategic objectives while fostering collaboration among scientists across the organization’s various programs.
Oversee the execution of GLAD and other advocacy-focused initiatives, guaranteeing alignment with established objectives and sufficient resource allocation.
Lead the strategic management of INRI’s Flagship report, engaging partners and stakeholders throughout the process to ensure alignment and shared ownership. Employ relevant knowledge and communication strategies and channels to effectively influence key decision-making.
Transform research outputs from INRI and its partners into accessible, decision-ready knowledge products—such as policy briefs, white papers, and biennial reports—by adopting a demand-driven methodology tailored to policymaker needs.
Champion the implementation and refinement of knowledge-sharing frameworks and collaborative methodologies to enhance both internal communication and cross-functional teamwork.
Experienced leaders and managers are sought for a role that demands strong organizational acumen, strategic oversight, and operational excellence. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record in directing teams, optimizing workflows, and driving productivity. The position requires adept problem-solving skills, decisive action, and the ability to align resources with organizational goals. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, fostering collaboration, and ensuring adherence to performance standards. Ideal applicants will have a background in leadership development, change management, and the capacity to inspire and mentor teams toward achieving corporate objectives.
Deliver strategic leadership while fostering operational cohesion across the four units, establishing distinct accountability frameworks for each unit head.
Design and manage monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure the impact of advocacy efforts, assess the value of partnerships, and evaluate the scope of communications—utilizing insights to refine and enhance strategic initiatives.
Leverage AI technologies to develop methodologies that optimize communication workflows and enhance knowledge management systems.
Proactively pursue and secure financial resources for livestock advocacy and communications initiatives by collaborating with program directors and partners to craft compelling proposals or integrate advocacy and communications strategies into upcoming funding opportunities.
Oversee financial management and budgetary control for all four divisions, while researching and advocating for advanced funding strategies.
Cultivate a dynamic, cohesive team environment that upholds INRI’s mission while remaining responsive to evolving institutional and external conditions.
Seeking a candidate with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, along with a minimum of three years of experience in software development. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++ is essential, along with experience with databases and cloud platforms. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are required. Additionally, familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control systems is preferred.
Advanced degree—either a Master’s or PhD—in fields such as International Development, Public Policy, Agriculture, Strategic Communications, or closely related disciplines is required.
With a minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership roles within international organizations, candidates must demonstrate extensive expertise in advocacy, partnerships, resource mobilization, and communications.
Proficient communication skills in the English language are required for this position. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in both written and verbal English, including the ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively. The role necessitates the capacity to comprehend complex information, engage in detailed discussions, and interact confidently with diverse stakeholders. Strong command of grammar, vocabulary, and professional terminology is essential to ensure accurate and impactful communication in all professional settings.
Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategies that align with institutional objectives and emerging external trends, particularly within CGIAR or comparable research-for-development frameworks.
Accomplished manager with a proven track record in leading and overseeing geographically dispersed teams, as well as establishing and nurturing high-performing organizational functions.
Seasoned professionals with a proven track record in securing funding and mobilizing resources are encouraged to apply. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in attracting financial support and efficiently allocating assets to drive organizational objectives.
Achieved measurable success in shaping outcomes within international forums, cultivating influential relationships with critical policymakers, and making substantial contributions to collaborative, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Experts in global development and research-for-development frameworks are required, with a strong emphasis on agriculture, food systems, environmental sustainability, and livestock sectors in low- and middle-income countries (Mics).
Proficiently navigating intricate and dynamic internal and external settings, you will cultivate a robust network of relationships to inspire team members and partners to engage in collaborative efforts.
Proven strategic planning, analytical expertise, and the ability to leverage donor intelligence, political economy analysis, and partnership innovation are essential for this role.
Accomplished in advancing institutional advocacy, cultivating stakeholder relationships, and shaping policy decisions across global and regional platforms.
Fluency in modern communications tools, digital strategy, audience analytics, and strategic branding.
Proven ability to drive transformative change and cultivate organizational resilience in rapidly evolving institutional settings.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the credibility to engage at the highest levels of donor, philanthropies, partner, and policymaking institutions.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
Experience Required
15 years
