Message-ID: <2.2.16.19990118105225.39974d5a@pop.web.net> Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 10:48:15 -0500 From: Maureen James <mailto:maureen@WEB.NET> Subject: Job: Director of Communications, IFPRI To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
...to apply, please respond to mailto:terry@tbaugh.comSUBJECT: Attention, Director of Communications
I am assisting the International Food Policy Research Institute in a search for a Director of Communications. Ideally they would like an experienced communications professional who has worked, on projects related to agriculture or the environment and has worked, at least in part, in the developing world. I have a couple of things to ask. 1. Do you know anyone in the US or a developing country who might be looking for a job that fits the description? 2. Do you have a publication that takes employment advertising, what is the circulation, deadline and rates? 3. Is it possible to e-mail this announcement to staff or colleagues who might be interested?
I can be reached at 202-530-9890 or by e-mail at mailto:terry@tbaugh.com. CV's can be sent to IFPRI or directly to me. Thanks. Copy of IFPRI's mission and the job description follow.
MISSION · Identify and analyze alternative national and international policies for meeting food needs on a sustainable basis, with particular regard for low- income countries and poor people, and for the sound management of the natural resource base that supports agriculture. · Make the results of its research available to all those in a position to apply them or use them. · Help strengthen institutions conducting research on food policies and institutions in a position to apply such research results in developing countries.
STRATEGY Organize and undertake research and outreach in a manner that will generate international public goods - knowledge relevant for decisionmakers both inside and outside the countries where the research is undertaken and expected to result in large benefits to society, but unlikely to be undertaken by the private sector - while simultaneously seeking to contribute to a cohesive body of knowledge needed by decisionmakers in collaborating countries.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Director, Communications Division
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is seeking an experienced senior manager to develop and implement institute wide strategies to: (1) disseminate IFPRI's research products; (2) support communications and capacity strengthening efforts by research and outreach divisions; and (3) strengthen IFPRI's capacity to target science-based food policy information through forums and media techniques that are attractive to its diverse stakeholder group. IFPRI's stakeholders include national policy makers, advisers and researchers in developing countries, regional and international organizations, donor organizations, NGOs and the public.
The Director, Communications Division reports to the Director General and serves as a member of the senior management team. This position will be in direct charge of existing programs for information dissemination, including publications and news media; external corporate communications; conferences and seminars, and support to capacity strengthening work undertaken by research and outreach divisions. Working in partnership with the research and outreach divisions, the Director of Communications is responsible for institute-wide support for converting research output into policy impact at the national, regional and global levels and for conveying to IFPRI stakeholders' needs and concerns as possible research opportunities. The Director, Communications Division is also expected to raise funds to partially support the division's activities.
IFPRI seeks an inspiring and creative team leader, a promoter of diversity with experience in multi cultural settings, with a strong commitment to promoting IFPRI generally.
Required Qualifications: A graduate degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in a social science, communications, political science or relevant field; excellent English verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated supervisory and administrative ability; prior experience in developing and implementing communication strategies; willingness to buy-in to a proactive service concept to the institute; the ability to understand and articulate the scientific issues on which IFPRI works to a broad range of audiences; demonstrated ability to raise funds; and ability to travel internationally.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the CGIAR system; management experience in a research and/or international organization; and proficiency in a second major language (preferably French or Spanish).
IFPRI offers a stimulating, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please send a detailed letter of interest summarizing the relevance of your experience to IFPRI's needs, curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references to: IFPRI, Human Resource Services, 2033 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA. Fax 202/467-4439. Email: mailto:A.Howard@cgnet.com. Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is identified.
IFPRI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. IFPRI therefore encourages applicants from female and developing country professionals.
IFPRI is one of the international agricultural research institutes organized under the umbrella of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The mandate of IFPRI is to identify and analyze alternative national and international strategies and policies for meeting world food needs in ways that conserve the natural resource base, with particular emphasis on low income countries and on the poorer groups in those countries.