Regional Director for Latin America and Country Representative for Peru (G-24-33)

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The International Potato Center is seeking a Regional Director for Latin America and Country Representative for Peru. This role focuses on strengthening relationships with the Peruvian government while managing initiatives across Latin America. Candidates should have extensive leadership experience and excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive international experience.
• Significant leadership experience in a development organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.

Responsabilités

• Strengthen relationships with the Peruvian government and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with partners and funders across Latin America.
• Oversee implementation plans aligned with CIP2030 strategic goals.

Connaissances

Strategic vision

Building partnerships

Staff management

Influencing others

Communication skills

Formation

PhD or Master's degree in Science or Management

Outils

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Description du poste

Regional Director for Latin America and Country Representative for Peru (G-24-33)

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as the Regional Director for Latin America and Country Representative for Peru.

Position Overview: This dual-role position involves acting as the Country Representative for Peru and the Regional Director for Latin America. The primary goal is to strengthen CIP’s relationship with the Peruvian government and local stakeholders, while expanding CIP’s science and innovation initiatives in the region.

As Country Representative, the incumbent will oversee CIP’s implementation plans in Peru, aligned with CIP2030 strategic goals and the Peru Headquarter Agreement. As Regional Director, the role entails managing relationships with governments, partners, and funders across Latin America, leading and supporting Country Managers, and ensuring organizational growth through sound programming and equitable partnerships. The position reports to the Director General and is based in Lima, Peru.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master) in Science or Management.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive international experience in research and/or development organizations.
• Significant leadership experience in a similar role within a development or international organization.
• Strong experience in institutional representation with government, national stakeholders, and the international community in Peru.
• Proven track record of establishing and managing strategic partnerships with funders, governments, international organizations, and the research community at the regional level in Latin America.
• Knowledge and experience in management practices to develop effective country and regional implementation plans and mechanisms.
• Experience in budget management and proficiency with IT tools (Microsoft Office and ERP software).

Key skills include:

• Strategic vision and big-picture thinking.
• Building and maintaining partnerships and relationships.
• Staff planning and management to deliver quality results.
• Influencing and resolving cross-boundary differences.
• Leading by example.

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish are required.