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The International Food Policy Research Institute

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Development Strategies and Governance Unit
Unit Director, Development Strategies and Governance

JOE ID Number: 2024-01_111473791
Date Posted: 03/12/2024
Date Inactive: 07/31/2024
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Unit Director, Development Strategies and Governance
Section: Other Nonacademic (Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Salaried, Consulting, Etc.)
Location: Washington, DC, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: O1 -- Economic Development
Keywords:
economics, agricultural economics, development economics, political economy, public policy
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Director of the Development Strategies and Governance Unit for a 3-year, renewable appointment for its Transformation Strategies Department. This position is based in Washington, D.C or in a mutually agreed IFPRI office location consistent with the roles and objectives of the DSG Unit. The position involves travel, notably to countries where IFPRI carries out its research.

The Director, DSG, sets the direction for the DSG unit, provides oversight and strategic guidance to research teams, guides partnership and initiative development, and engages in resource mobilization in line with the mission of the CGIAR. Key research areas include sustainable growth, structural transformation, pro-poor public investments, political economy, and risk/resilience including crisis response. She/He will also be responsible for the overall planning and implementation of the unit’s research, communication, and capacity building-related activities as well as supervision of senior staff and administration of the unit’s budget.

For the full job description, please visit IFPRI's website: https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=IFPRI&cws=43&rid=3359

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 07/31/2024
Application Instructions:
Please complete the online application and provide a complete resume, cover letter accompanying the application should describe the candidate’s interest and any experience in these research topics, and 3 references. For more information about IFPRI, please visit our websites at www.ifpri.org.