Description du poste :
The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is seeking a highly qualified Research Business Development and Resource Mobilization Officer who will be based at AfricaRice Research Station M’be, Bouake - Côte d’Ivoire. S/He will work under the supervision of the Deputy Director general and Director of Research and Innovation. AfricaRice contributes to reducing poverty, achieving food and nutrition security and improving livelihoods of farmers and other value-chain actors in Africa by increasing the productivity, profitability and inclusiveness of rice-based agri-food systems, while ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources. The Officer will develop a comprehensive strategy and operational guidance for identifying and monitoring business opportunities from public and private sources, lead AfricaRice’s resource mobilization efforts, develop and maintain relationships with existing donors, pursue new business opportunities, oversee donor communications and contacts databases, interact with research teams to target client needs, monitor market trends and competitor activities, develop strategy to generate revenue from AfricaRice technologies and innovations, update intellectual property policies, set and achieve annual business development targets, provide strategic analysis to proposal development, ensure due diligence on partners, and provide options to minimize financial risk. Qualifications include MSc in International Development, Political Science or MBA in business development, at least 5 years of experience in business development or resource mobilization, knowledge of African agricultural production systems, fluency in English and preferably French, strong communication, analytical and organizational skills, ability to work independently and in multicultural environments. Terms include competitive salary, health insurance, pension plan, housing allowance, and a 3-year contract with 3-month probation, renewable annually. For postuler, cliquer sur le bouton Postuler