Chief Executive Officer at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) (Ibadan)
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Join a vibrant team that is committed to facilitating agricultural solutions for hunger, poverty, and natural resource degradation throughout the tropics.IITA is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is given to qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national/ethnic origin or social status.
Position Title: Chief Executive Officer – IITA BIP (Ref No: DDG-PCD/CEO/BIP/04/15)
Location: Ibadan
Join a vibrant team that is committed to facilitating agricultural solutions for hunger, poverty, and natural resource degradation throughout the tropics.IITA is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is given to qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national/ethnic origin or social status.
Position Title: Chief Executive Officer – IITA BIP (Ref No: DDG-PCD/CEO/BIP/04/15)
Location: Ibadan
Background and Responsibilities
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture ("IITA") invites applications for the position of
Chief Executive Officer of the IITA Business Incubation Platform.
The IITA has established a Business Incubation Platform ("IITA BIP") located within the IITA
campus headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria. IITA BIP aims to develop profitable agribusiness activities
that may be replicated by, and absorbed within the private sector after a period for exploring and
fine-tuning different production approaches. IITA BIP provides incentives and opportunities
for the accelerated commercial development of proven and profitable technologies, in particular
those developed within IITA or jointly with collaborators, along the entire agricultural value chain.
IITA BIP currently has four initial start-up businesses at various stages of development, with businesses
relating to seed breeding, aflatoxin bio-control, legume inoculant and agri-services consulting.
IITA is looking for a suitably experienced person to fill the position of full-time
Chief Executive Officer of the IITA BIP to manage and coordinate the activities of IITA BIP.
The CEO will be entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing and growing the
IITA BIP activities.
Position Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities for the CEO will include:
1. Providing leadership in the development, execution and achievement of IITA BIP's strategic objectives;
2. Developing and implementing an operational plan for the IITA BIP, to ensure the IITA BIP business
are able to operate within their pre-approved business plans and develop/monitor key financial controls;
3. Developing and implementing a marketing and sales strategy to help each of the IITA BIP business
improve their cashflow positions;
4. Assist with donor fundraising activities; and
5. Reporti to the IITA Deputy Director General for Partnerships and Capacity Development using
agreed on plans, budgets, and other key performance indicators to ensure the prudent financial
management of the IITA BIP and its start-ups, including the monthly and quarterly progress reporting.
Qualification and Experience
Minimum university degree qualified; ideally specialising in business, agribusiness or
related agricultural fields, an MBA will be an added advantage.
General Information
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions
in a pleasant campus environment.
- Duty station: IITA’s Ibadan campus, Nigeria, and potentially travel within Nigeria and Africa to interact with key stakeholders partners and the IITA BIP’s clients.
- The position will be offered on a full-time basis. The remuneration offered will be appropriate to the qualifications, standing and experience of the successful candidate. The CEO will report to the Deputy Director General for Partnerships and Capacity Development of IITA.
Applications:
Applications including curriculum vitae and covering letter should be addressed to the IITA BIP Advisory Council and submitted via a member of the IITA BIP Advisory Council or IITA BIP management team member. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers
Application Closing Date:
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with
their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or
applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA
website.
Click here to Apply Online
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture ("IITA") invites applications for the position of
Chief Executive Officer of the IITA Business Incubation Platform.
The IITA has established a Business Incubation Platform ("IITA BIP") located within the IITA
campus headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria. IITA BIP aims to develop profitable agribusiness activities
that may be replicated by, and absorbed within the private sector after a period for exploring and
fine-tuning different production approaches. IITA BIP provides incentives and opportunities
for the accelerated commercial development of proven and profitable technologies, in particular
those developed within IITA or jointly with collaborators, along the entire agricultural value chain.
IITA BIP currently has four initial start-up businesses at various stages of development, with businesses
relating to seed breeding, aflatoxin bio-control, legume inoculant and agri-services consulting.
IITA is looking for a suitably experienced person to fill the position of full-time
Chief Executive Officer of the IITA BIP to manage and coordinate the activities of IITA BIP.
The CEO will be entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing and growing the
IITA BIP activities.
Position Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities for the CEO will include:
1. Providing leadership in the development, execution and achievement of IITA BIP's strategic objectives;
2. Developing and implementing an operational plan for the IITA BIP, to ensure the IITA BIP business
are able to operate within their pre-approved business plans and develop/monitor key financial controls;
3. Developing and implementing a marketing and sales strategy to help each of the IITA BIP business
improve their cashflow positions;
4. Assist with donor fundraising activities; and
5. Reporti to the IITA Deputy Director General for Partnerships and Capacity Development using
agreed on plans, budgets, and other key performance indicators to ensure the prudent financial
management of the IITA BIP and its start-ups, including the monthly and quarterly progress reporting.
Qualification and Experience
Minimum university degree qualified; ideally specialising in business, agribusiness or
related agricultural fields, an MBA will be an added advantage.
General Information
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions
in a pleasant campus environment.
- Duty station: IITA’s Ibadan campus, Nigeria, and potentially travel within Nigeria and Africa to interact with key stakeholders partners and the IITA BIP’s clients.
- The position will be offered on a full-time basis. The remuneration offered will be appropriate to the qualifications, standing and experience of the successful candidate. The CEO will report to the Deputy Director General for Partnerships and Capacity Development of IITA.
Applications:
Applications including curriculum vitae and covering letter should be addressed to the IITA BIP Advisory Council and submitted via a member of the IITA BIP Advisory Council or IITA BIP management team member. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers
Application Closing Date:
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with
their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three
professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or
applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA
website.
Click here to Apply Online
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted
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