WorldFish is a leading international research organization and a member of CGIAR, working to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty by sustainably improving aquatic food systems. It collaborates with international, regional, and national partners to co-develop and deliver scientific innovations, evidence for policy, and knowledge to enable equitable, inclusive impact for millions who depend on fish for their livelihoods. For more information visit www.worldfishcenter.org
About the role
The Country Representative for Bangladesh represents WorldFish at the country level. This role provides leadership in the strategic development and management of Bangladesh’s ‘research for development’ portfolio, engagement with new and existing partners, fostering collaborations with national partners, donors and other CGIAR centers, and proactively pursue and secure funding with the strategic aim of expanding WorldFish’s country program portfolio, ensuring not only business success but also delivering impactful results at scale.
The Country Representative leads the Bangladesh country office’s operations and its staff. The incumbent will regularly engage with other WorldFish country program leads, headquarter staff and the CGIAR regional and global staff. The incumbent provides research contributions to the Bangladesh country program in alignment with personal expertise and experience, as agreed with their supervisor.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Country Program Development and Implementation:
Representation, Engagement:
Research Development, Implementation and Adoption:
Fundraising and Budget Management:
Office Management, People Management and Administration:
Requirements
Desirable Skills/Experience
WorldFish is a leading international research organization and a member of CGIAR, working to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and poverty by sustainably improving aquatic food systems. It collaborates with international, regional, and…
Location: The post holder will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This position will involve international travel.
Salary range: Competitive salary with benefits. This is a Home Country International (HCI) position. An HCI employee is defined as a WorldFish employee residing in his/her home country. WorldFish’s HCI shall receive comprehensive health insurance, life insurance, accident, and long-term disability insurance.
Contract length: The duration of the contract will initially be for a three-year period with possibility for extension, depending on funding and performance. All benefits are subject to terms and conditions.
Location: The post holder will be based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This position will involve international travel.
Salary range: Competitive salary with benefits. This is a Home Country…
Additional language skills relevant to the country or region.
Additional language skills relevant to the country or region.
Closing date: 12 May 2024
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