Senior Director - Sustainable Agriculture Division

Senior Director - Sustainable Agriculture

Alert from 4S Advisory: Urgent Requirement for a Research Institute

Position : Senior Director - Sustainable Agriculture

Experience : 20+ Years

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Gurgaon

Monday to Friday

Timings : 9 am to 6 pm

The Senior Professional, Sustainable Agriculture will lead multiple areas within the Sustainable Agriculture Division, aligning its objectives with our vision and long-term strategy. This role is responsible for developing strategic partnerships, managing talent, driving revenue generation, and ensuring impactful research outcomes. The Senior Director will coordinate across divisions, ensuring smooth execution of projects, while playing a critical role in shaping the direction of sustainable agriculture within the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

- Leadership and Strategic Vision: Provide leadership to the Division by developing a shared vision and medium- to long-term strategy in line with our institutional goals. Ensure coordination across different divisions to facilitate a unified approach toward sustainability challenges.

- Partnerships and Networking: Build strategic alliances, partnerships, and networks to further the Division's goals and enhance its research capabilities. Capitalize on opportunities for the development and improvement of the Division's products and services.

- Revenue Planning and Financial Oversight: Formulate the Division's revenue plan with inputs from Area Conveners (ACs) and Associate Directors, and support the achievement of financial targets across the Division. Stay updated on both technical and financial activities to ensure financial health and sustainability.

- Talent Management and Mentorship: Manage talent effectively by providing guidance and mentorship to junior researchers. Develop cross-cutting programs across the institute, offering advisory support for fund generation and professional development. Oversee manpower planning and coordinate with HR for recruitment.

- Research Impact and Innovation: Facilitate the translation of the Division's vision into actionable research programs with transformative impact. Encourage Division members to identify and develop Key Research Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) annually, reviewing progress on a semi-annual basis.

- Operational Coordination and Communication: Convene monthly divisional meetings and organize an annual retreat to foster collaboration and review progress. Communicate management expectations clearly to all Division members and provide timely responses and decisions to support ongoing activities.

- Advisory and Resource Management: Coordinate vendor and contractor activities to support research and ensure access to necessary resources for partners. Track research progress and provide input for project modifications in alignment with the organization's strategy and priorities.

- Conflict Resolution and Team Harmony: Foster a harmonious working environment by addressing and resolving conflicts within the Division. Encourage collaboration across teams and divisions to achieve shared objectives.

- Visibility and Dissemination: Actively promote the Division's achievements in suitable forums, both within and outside the organization. Ensure research outcomes are disseminated effectively to showcase the Division's impact.

- Director-General Support: Assist the Director-General in the effective functioning of the institute, contributing to institutional strategy, decision-making, and key initiatives.

Academic Qualification: PhD or equivalent advanced degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related fields.

Experience:

- Minimum of 20 years of experience in sustainable agriculture

- Proven track record of working with international development organizations, government bodies or research institutions.

Salary: As per industry standards

Interested candidates may send in their resume, mentioning current CTC, expected CTC and notice period.