The International Food Policy Research Institute

Position Title/Short Description

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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.

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