Opportunities

The research programs manager will support the Director of Aquaculture and Fisheries   Science in results-based management of the CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agrifood Systems (FISH) and the WorldFish research strategy.

S/he will assist the Director to facilitate an inclusive management process for aquaculture and small-scale fisheries research that builds a results-oriented culture of research from proposals through planning to delivery and reporting.

The research programs manager will support the Director of Aquaculture and Fisheries   Science in results-based management of the CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agrifood Systems (FISH) and the WorldFish research strategy.

S/he will assist the Director to facilitate an inclusive management process for aquaculture and small-scale fisheries research that builds a results-oriented culture of research from proposals through planning to delivery and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Annual research plans for CRP FISH and WorldFish prepared in an inclusive way and delivered to the Director for agreement and approval.
• Research planning and reporting processes established and implemented in an inclusive, results-oriented way.
•  Learning events convened to assess progress, capture learning and build inclusive ownership of the research agenda.
• Skills and capacity needs assessed and aligned to priority research areas, and working closely with HR teams to ensure WorldFish research staff are deployed appropriately to achieve agreed research results.
• CRP FISH Management Committee meetings, and relevant quarterly work planning and progress reporting meetings efficiently planned, implemented and reported.
• Engagement with partners to ensure that all agreements with partners are prepared, negotiated and agreed upon and implemented according to agreements.
• Responsibility for managing the project budget in accordance with WorldFish and CGIAR requirements, in close coordination with WorldFish finance and administrative units.
• Supervision of research support staff and ensure coordination with research program leads and research staff.
• Facilitation of documentation of research output and outcomes, preparation of program progress reports and the annual reporting for CRP FISH Management Committee and Independent Steering Committee meetings.
• Contribution to fundraising by identifying and liaising with potential donors, supporting researchers in development of priority research proposals and fund raising initiatives.

Skills and qualifications

• University degree (preferably post-graduate degree) with knowledge in environmental sciences, natural resource management, aquaculture/fisheries, business management, economic/social science or related fields.
• Substantial experience in result-based project management, planning and implementation in private, international or public sector organizations.
• Experience in building of inclusive, results oriented systems from proposals through to delivery and reporting.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills, backed by good oral and written communication in English.
• Proven experience of managing people or teams, deploying inclusive, results-based leadership style.
• Experience in working in developing countries/international multicultural projects/environment.
• Experience of working in/with the private sector, including social enterprises, financial analysis and business development.
• Service and business oriented, with proven effective organizational skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff across a multi-cultural, multi-layer, multi-discipline organization.
• Ability to network and maintain close communication with peers and colleagues in similar or related types of jobs in other Centers, CRPs and related programs similar organizations.

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