VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref: IRS/13/CS/June 2011
Director of Administration and Finance
The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Director of Administration and Finance (DAF) to work at its temporary headquarters in Cotonou, Benin. Reporting to the Director General, he/she will be in charge of the Corporate Services Division.
About AfricaRice
AfricaRice is an association of 24 African member states and one of the 15 international Centers supported by the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR). The Center’s mission is to contribute to poverty alleviation and food security in Africa, through research, development and partnership activities aimed at increasing the productivity and profitability of the rice sector in ways that ensure the sustainability of the farming environment.
Responsibilities
§ Assume overall management responsibility and leadership for all corporate services (human resources, finance, administration, operations, facilities and institutional support services such as ICT, travel and hospitality, etc.)
§ Provide strategic direction to the Corporate Services and lead the development and promotion of a service oriented culture in the Center, while ensuring that sufficiently robust internal control systems are in place to safeguard the assets of the Center
§ Ensure the financial stability and viability of the Center through proper financial planning and management processes
§ Serve as principal adviser to the Director General on policies related to the Center’s Corporate Services at Head Office and regional research stations, and lead the development and promotion of such policies, procedures and best practices
§ Provide strategic advice to the Director-General and the senior management team on risk management policies and approaches
· Serve as the principal liaison for institutional relations with host governments
· Ensure that the Center’s infrastructure and physical facilities are maintained to international standards
· As a member of the Executive Management Committee, assist the Director General in the overall management of the Center and act on his behalf as needed
Requirements
· MBA or equivalent and advanced professional qualification in finance or related fields
· Experience in managing human, financial and physical resources in an international setting
· International work experience in a developing country, preferably in Africa
· Strong leadership and management skills
· Strongly developed interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills
· Fluency in English or French, with working knowledge of the other
· Knowledge of the CGIAR will be an advantage
Terms and Conditions
· This is an internationally recruited position
· AfricaRice provides attractive international salary and benefits package, and a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment
Application procedure
Please send applications to:
Human Resources Department
Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice)
01 BP 2031 Cotonou, Benin
F: + (229) 21 35 05 56; T: (229) 21 35 01 88
Email: africarice-hr@cgiar.org
Please quote the reference of the announcement in the subject heading when submitting this application by email.
Applications will be considered up to July 15, 2011. AfricaRice believes that staff diversity promotes excellence in its operations, and encourages applications from women and developing country professionals.
AfricaRice thanks all applicants but only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To learn more about AfricaRice, please visit our website at
www.AfricaRice.org.
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