Oversee and execute a range of critical duties central to the role, including managing project timelines, coordinating team efforts, and ensuring adherence to organizational standards. Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver high-quality outcomes in alignment with strategic objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, allocate resources effectively, and mitigate potential risks. Maintain clear communication channels to provide updates, address challenges, and foster a productive work environment. Additionally, monitor performance metrics, track progress against goals, and implement corrective actions as necessary to sustain continuous growth and success.
Revitalize the framework for cultivating and sustaining high-impact strategic alliances, spearheading innovative methodologies to forge mutually beneficial collaborations that align with organizational objectives.
Steward and enhance existing partnerships while cultivating new ones in collaboration with the Director General (DG) and Deputy Director General (DDG) offices, ensuring alignment with INRI’s strategic priorities and fostering a robust ecosystem of partners.
Lead INRI’s collaboration with CGIAR, shaping partnerships and communications to strengthen INRI’s role in shaping joint advocacy efforts, shared platforms, and system-wide alignment.
Work collaboratively with scientists and regional teams to ensure alignment and coordination of partnership engagement initiatives throughout the institute.
Collaborate with partners to facilitate discussions and actively participate in dialogues centered on INRI’s key reports on sustainable livestock.
Develop and sustain systems for partnership intelligence, delivering data-driven insights that guide key strategic decisions throughout the organization.
Responsibilities include managing communications initiatives, leading advocacy efforts, and supervising knowledge management systems to ensure alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder needs.
Deliver 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 initiatives at INRI, ensuring research is effectively translated into engaging, accessible content tailored for target audiences across appropriate channels and platforms.
Develop and implement structured methodologies to systematically collect intelligence on pivotal challenges impacting the livestock sector in low- and middle-income countries (Mics), while guiding INRI and its partners in shaping appropriate responses.
Spearhead a strategic approach to INRI’s and partners’ involvement in pivotal global and regional events and policy processes, with the goal of shaping decisions and advancing sustainable livestock systems.
Direct the development and implementation of the INRI Livestock Advocacy and Investment Hub, ensuring alignment with INRI’s strategic objectives while fostering collaboration among researchers across the organization’s diverse programs.
Oversee the execution of GLAD and other advocacy-oriented initiatives, guaranteeing alignment with agreed-upon objectives and allocation of sufficient resources.
Guide the oversight of INRI’s Flagship report, collaborating closely with partners and stakeholders to ensure their engagement throughout the process. Utilize relevant knowledge and communication tools and channels strategically to effectively shape decision-making outcomes.
Guide decision-makers by transforming INRI and partner research into actionable knowledge products, including policy briefs, white papers, and biennial reports, through a demand-driven approach.
Champion initiatives that cultivate knowledge-sharing ecosystems and enhance internal collaboration and communication systems.
Exceptional leadership and management capabilities are essential for guiding teams and driving organizational success. Skilled professionals must demonstrate proficiency in strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance optimization to ensure seamless operations and sustainable growth.
Offer clear strategic guidance and facilitate seamless operational alignment across the four business units, establishing distinct accountability frameworks for each unit leader.
Design and manage monitoring and evaluation frameworks that assess the impact of advocacy efforts, the effectiveness of partnerships, and the scope of communications, ensuring that insights are integrated into strategic decision-making processes.
Leverage artificial intelligence to devise and implement strategies that optimize workflows in communication and knowledge management, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across systems.
Collaborate with program directors and partners to identify and secure funding for livestock advocacy and communications initiatives by developing compelling proposals or integrating these elements into new funding opportunities.
Oversee budget management and financial governance for all four units, while also investigating and advocating for cutting-edge financing solutions.
Cultivate an environment of excellence and collaboration within the team, aligning closely with INRI’s mission while remaining agile in response to evolving institutional and external dynamics.
Seeking a candidate with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in the field, possessing a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional background. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in industry-specific software, tools, or methodologies is required, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. The role necessitates a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
An advanced academic qualification—such as a Master’s or PhD—in International Development, Public Policy, Agriculture, Strategic Communications, or a cognate discipline is required.
With a minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership roles in international organizations, the ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive expertise in advocacy, partnerships, resource mobilization, and communications.
Fluent proficiency in the English language is essential.
A track record of successfully developing and implementing strategies that align with both institutional goals and emerging external trends, particularly within CGIAR or comparable research-for-development frameworks.
Results-driven leader with a proven track record of managing cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams and establishing high-performance organizational functions.
Accomplished professionals with a proven track record in securing and mobilizing financial resources and strategic partnerships are encouraged to apply. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in developing and executing resource mobilization strategies to support organizational goals and initiatives.
Successfully influenced global forums, engaged pivotal decision-makers, and actively contributed to multistakeholder processes, achieving measurable outcomes in each.
Proficiency in international development and research-for-development frameworks, with a specialized focus on agriculture, food systems, environmental sustainability, and livestock sectors within low- and middle-income countries (Mics).
Able to thrive in intricate and dynamic internal and external settings, fostering social capital to inspire staff and partners to engage collaboratively.
Demonstrates exceptional strategic reasoning and analytical expertise, encompassing donor insights, political economy assessment, and innovative partnership development.
Seasoned professional with demonstrated proficiency in institutional advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and policy influence across global and regional platforms.
Proficient in leveraging contemporary communication platforms, digital strategy frameworks, audience analytics methodologies, and strategic branding principles.
Proven ability to drive transformative change and cultivate organizational capacity within rapidly evolving institutional settings.
Exceptional proficiency in communication, negotiation, and interpersonal relations, coupled with the authority to engage effectively with leading donor organizations, philanthropic entities, strategic partners, and key policymaking institutions.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship
Experience Required
15 years
