About CSARC: The CIP – South Asia Regional Center (CSARC), Agra,
serves as a key hub for agricultural research and development focused on potato
and sweetpotato systems in South Asia. The center supports research initiatives
aimed at improving crop productivity, climate resilience, and sustainable
farming practices. It collaborates with national research institutions,
government agencies, private players and development partners to promote
creative agricultural solutions.
Requirements
Key responsibilities:
Mission and purpose of the role
- Provide leadership and oversight in the planning,
coordination, monitoring, and execution of CSARC's research, operational, and
institutional programs under the overall guidance of CSARC Director.
- Working
closely with Country manager and support service teams, provide direction for
research support services, operational functions, and supply chain management
to ensure efficient service delivery, compliance with institutional policies,
and achievement of program objectives.
- Lead the
continuous review and improvement of operational processes, governance frameworks, and management
systems related to research operations, procurement, supply chain, risk management, and organizational
effectiveness at CSARC.
- Develop and
oversee integrated resource planning to support research programs,
institutional initiatives, and capacity-building activities, ensuring the
effective allocation of financial, human, and operational resources.
Who you will work with
- Act as the
primary liaison between the CSARC Regional Director's Office, regional country
offices and internal teams, government agencies, donors, research partners, and
other external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment
with institutional priorities.
- Lead the
negotiation, coordination, review, and execution of institutional agreements
(MoUs, MoAs, and LoAs) with government agencies, National Agricultural Research
and Extension Systems (NARES), universi
📌 Senior Operations Manager CSARC (Agra)
🏢 CGIAR
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