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Posted 4 years ago |
Product Manager for Crop Variety Development is needed at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
JOB TITLE: Product Manager for Crop Variety Development
Ref. No: DDDG-R4D/PM/CVD/R/04/20
LOCATION: Ibadan, Oyo
Background
- IITA has successful breeding programs on six very important crops in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): cassava, yam, banana/plantain, maize, soybean and cowpea. In recent years, these have been reviewed based on the Breeding Program Assessment Tool (BPAT) (https://plantbreedingassessment.org/).
- The programs have also had extensive interaction with the CGIAR Excellence in Breeding (EiB) platform during which crop specific and cross-cutting (institutional) improvement plans have been developed along with product profiles and market segmentation analyses to guide demand-led breeding.
- Implementing these plans will require a strong focus on step changes to improve the efficiency of breeding and delivery of increased rates of variety turnover and genetic gain. This has been identified as a high priority by IITA.
- To achieve this, IITA seeks an experienced product manager with expertise in strategic product decision-making, including market analysis and the development of product concepts that deliver unique value based on customer demands.
Educational Qualifications
- The candidate should have MBA or Agri-business related degree with product development and marketing focus or MSc. / Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Sciences.
Core Competencies:
- This is a senior level appointment requiring knowledge of breeding, seed systems and the market context for crop varieties.
The appointee will have:
- Experience in product development related to crop varieties.
- Knowledge of private and/or public sector seed systems.
- Demonstrated ability in product design, management, marketing, scaling, and dissemination.
- Ability to manage a cross-functional team as part of the product design and development process.
- Successful implementation of product management strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration and organizational skills.
- Experience in working with breeding programs.
Method of Application
Interested applicant should forward their Applications include Covering Letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, Curriculum Vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).
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Note
- The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
- IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Features
Job Category | Manufacturing / Production |
Deadline | 4th May, 2020. |