Envisioning, managing and promoting the strategic direction of AIP in keeping with Global and Regional Research Programs and ICRISAT’s guidelines and policies.

Manage the AIP program comprising of the Agri-Business Incubator (ABI), Innovation & Partnership (INP), NutriPlus Knowledge (NPK) & Intellectual Property Facilitation Cell (IPFC).

Formulate the strategy and business plan of AIP for review and implementation.

Project planning, proposal development and execution of the national and international projects of AIP.

Lead and manages the senior staff of AIP within the guidelines developed and approved in conjunction GRPD-EST.

Regularly report to GRPD-EST with achieving AIP’s objectives and to forthwith advise the Supervisors of any matter of importance to AIP.

Report periodically on the progress against plan and targets to GRPD-ISD.

Monitor the financial position of AIP and help develop strategies to achieve and maintain financial sustainability.

Evaluate and execute operational setup and activities of the AIP programs.

Oversee the development and execution of AIP events – including workshops, seminars, and conferences – ensuring high levels of quality and professionalism.

Build and maintain positive, fruitful relationships in the market with businesses, governmental organizations, NGOs, donors, the media, and other stakeholders, as necessary.

Lead the drive for memberships, sponsorships and other revenue sources to help achieve and maintain AIP and its programs financial sustainability.

Ensure the business of the Institute operates with the highest standards of conduct and ethics, taking steps to help maintain the Institutes reputation of quality and excellence.

Ensure sound financial and operational controls are in place to mitigate the potential for misuse of funds.

Make operational decisions and approve business expenditures and activities in line with the approved business plan;

Deliver progress reports, as needed, to other funding and technical partners;

Maintains a positive work climate that is conducive to attracting, retaining and motivating a diverse group of top quality employees at all levels;

Develops and maintains an annual management-approved plan for the development and succession of senior management;

Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity, and fulfils social responsibility;

Any other responsibilities assigned by the Global Research Program Director (GRPD)-EST and Deputy Director General – Research (DDG-R).

Experience in an international developmental organization will be an added advantage.

Leadership ability, administration and team management.

Value-chain operations, business model scale-up and staff management.

Track record of resource mobilization skills and donor relationship management.

Excellent partnership and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent writing, communication and networking skills in English.

Experience working in a multicultural and diverse team.

Experience in handling MS Office package.