Oversee a range of critical duties encompassing project management, team coordination, and strategic planning to ensure operational efficiency and goal attainment. Develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance productivity while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Serve as the primary liaison between departments to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration, resolving any interdepartmental challenges promptly. Monitor performance metrics, analyze data trends, and present actionable insights to senior leadership to drive informed decision-making. Lead cross-functional initiatives, fostering innovation and continuous improvement across all business segments.
Propel innovative strategies for strategic partnerships forward by cultivating and nurturing collaborative alliances that align with organizational objectives.
Steward and expand existing partnerships while cultivating new ones in tandem with the DG and DDG offices, ensuring the creation and nurturing of a robust partner ecosystem that aligns with INRI’s strategic priorities.
Lead INRI’s engagement with CGIAR to strengthen partnerships and communications, establishing INRI’s role in joint advocacy initiatives, shared platforms, and system-level alignment.
Work collaboratively with scientists and regional teams to synchronize and harmonize partnership engagement initiatives throughout the institute.
Collaborate with partners to facilitate discussions and foster engagement centered on INRI’s key publications focused on sustainable livestock initiatives.
Develop and sustain partnership intelligence systems designed to produce actionable insights, thereby enabling informed strategic decisions throughout the institute.
We are responsible for directing communications efforts, leading advocacy initiatives, and managing knowledge-related activities. This role involves supervising the development and implementation of strategic messaging, coordinating outreach campaigns, and ensuring consistent brand alignment across all platforms. Additionally, we will spearhead efforts to promote organizational goals, engage with key stakeholders, and foster partnerships to amplify our impact. The position also entails maintaining and updating knowledge repositories, facilitating internal and external information sharing, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance decision-making processes.
Deliver expert strategic communications guidance and assistance to INRI’s leadership team, research program directors, and regional directors, focusing on media relations, risk communication strategies, and institutional branding initiatives.
INRI’s strategic communications efforts must be led to effectively transform research findings into engaging, widely accessible content, ensuring delivery to the appropriate audiences through the most relevant channels and platforms.
Develop and implement structured methodologies to collect and analyze intelligence on key challenges impacting the livestock sector in low- and middle-income countries (Mics), while guiding INRI and its collaborators in crafting appropriate strategic responses.
Lead the development and implementation of a strategic engagement plan for INRI and its partners in pivotal global and regional events and policymaking forums. The objective is to shape critical decisions and advance sustainable livestock practices.
You will spearhead the creation and management of the INRI Livestock Advocacy and Investment Hub, ensuring its alignment with INRI’s strategic objectives while fostering collaboration among scientists across INRI’s various programs.
Oversee the execution of GLAD and additional advocacy-driven initiatives, guaranteeing alignment with predetermined objectives and sufficient resource allocation.
Guide the oversight of INRI’s Flagship report, fostering collaboration with partners and stakeholders while leveraging appropriate knowledge and communication strategies to shape decision-making processes.
Guide decision-makers by transforming INRI and partner research into strategic knowledge products—such as policy briefs, white papers, and biennial reports—through a demand-driven methodology.
Champion systems and practices designed to enhance knowledge sharing, thereby fostering robust internal collaboration and communication.
Seasoned leadership and operational oversight are essential for guiding teams toward strategic objectives and ensuring organizational efficiency. Effective management of resources, personnel, and processes is required to drive performance and maintain alignment with business goals.
Establish strategic oversight and drive cohesive operational alignment across the four divisions, implementing distinct accountability frameworks for every unit lead.
Design and manage monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the impact of advocacy efforts, the value of partnerships, and the scope of communications reach, ensuring that insights are integrated into strategic planning.
Leverage AI-driven strategies to optimize communication workflows and knowledge management systems, fostering efficiency and scalability.
To secure funding for livestock advocacy and communications initiatives, explore diverse avenues by collaborating with program directors and external partners to craft compelling proposals or integrate advocacy and communications objectives into emerging funding opportunities.
Oversee financial management and budgetary control for all four units, while actively investigating and advocating for innovative financing strategies.
Cultivate an exceptional, cooperative team environment that aligns with INRI’s mission while remaining responsive to evolving institutional and external dynamics.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, engineering, or mathematics, is required. A minimum of three years of professional experience in software development, preferably with expertise in Python, Java, or C++. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems are essential. Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git, and agile development methodologies is preferred. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in debugging and testing frameworks to ensure high-quality code delivery.
A Master’s or PhD in International Development, Public Policy, Agriculture, Strategic Communications, or a closely related discipline is required.
With a minimum of 15 years of advancing leadership roles in international organizations, candidates should possess extensive expertise spanning advocacy, partnerships, resource mobilization, and communications.
Proficient command of the English language is required for this position, encompassing both written and verbal communication skills. It is essential to articulate ideas clearly, engage in effective dialogue, and comprehend complex information with precision. The ability to convey messages succinctly and adapt communication style to diverse audiences is highly valued. Additionally, strong grammatical accuracy and expansive vocabulary are necessary to meet the demands of this role.
Demonstrated capability to develop and implement strategies that align with institutional goals and evolving external trends, particularly within CGIAR or comparable research-for-development frameworks.
Experienced leader adept at overseeing diverse, geographically dispersed teams and cultivating high-performing operational functions.
With a proven track record in securing funding and mobilizing resources, the ideal candidate will bring demonstrated expertise to strategically identify and secure financial support required for organizational growth and project execution.
Achieved notable success in shaping discussions within international forums, fostering relationships with pivotal decision-makers, and contributing proactively to collaborative, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Extensive expertise in global development and research-for-development frameworks, with a specific emphasis on agriculture, food systems, environmental sustainability, and livestock sectors within low- and middle-income countries.
Able to thrive in a multifaceted and dynamic internal and external setting, while fostering social connections to inspire staff and partners to engage collaboratively.
We possess robust strategic and analytical skills, encompassing donor intelligence, political economy analysis, and partnership innovation.
Accomplished in advancing institutional advocacy initiatives, fostering stakeholder engagement, and shaping policy influence across global and regional platforms.
Proficiency in contemporary communication platforms, digital strategy development, audience analytics, and strategic branding initiatives is required.
Capable of effectively guiding transformational initiatives and enhancing organizational capacity within rapidly evolving institutional landscapes.
Exceptional capacity for clear, persuasive communication, strategic negotiation, and relationship-building, coupled with the influence to effectively engage with senior representatives from donor organizations, philanthropic foundations, corporate partners, and policymaking institutions.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
Experience Required
15 years
