International - Project Leader

Senior Project Leader, Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA)

Science Recruitment Ireland has been appointed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to assist with a major recruitment drive.  IRRI is currently undergoing a huge growth phase with urgent requirement for postdoctoral fellows, and other more experienced international candidates with expertise in some of the following areas - plant genetics/breeding, plant physiology, plant biochemistry, and developmental biology.  These roles will be based in Philippines or India and will be at least 3-5 years in duration, with a good likelihood that the contracts will be extended further.

Based in the Philippines, the International Rice Research Institute is the oldest and largest international agricultural research institute in Asia. It is an autonomous, nonprofit rice research and education organization with staff based in 14 countries in Asia and Africa. Its mission is to reduce poverty and hunger, improve the health of rice farmers and consumers, and ensure that rice production is environmentally sustainable. We work closely with most rice-producing and -consuming countries and their national agricultural research and extension systems as well as farming communities and a range of international, regional, and local organizations. In partnerships with these national systems, IRRI conducts research and provides training and education for those helping rice farmers by disseminating information and proven, sustainable technologies. IRRI was established in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations in cooperation with the Philippine government. Its headquarters—which feature modern laboratories, training and accommodation facilities, and a 252-hectare experimental farm—lie next to the main campus of the University of the Philippines Los Baños, about 60 kilometers south of the Philippine capital, Manila.

Job Purpose To coordinate the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA), which brings together a range of public- and private-sector organizations to develop and deliver integrated technology solutions for enabling the sustainable intensification of major intensive cereal production systems in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Major objectives of CSISA include widespread delivery and adaptation of production and postharvest technologies to increase cereal production, raise incomes, and help prepare farmers for climate change; sustainable crop- and resource-management practices; development and dissemination of high-yielding, stress-tolerant, and disease- and insect-resistant rice, wheat, and maize varieties; improved policies for agricultural growth; and the creation of a new generation of cereal research and extension specialists.

Responsibilities: This role involves leading a strategic research and development initiative which will take a decade or more to complete, requiring the expertise of many scientists and establishing strong public-private sector partnerships for developing, adapting, and delivering new technologies to millions of farmers in South Asia. Four international agricultural research centers will partner with national agricultural research, education and extension systems, non-government organizations and private-sector companies to implement CSISA.

Specifically, the Project Coordinator will be required to:
Act as the focal person for strategic planning, coordinating, and monitoring the activities of CSISA in seven thematic areas across four countries.
Build and facilitate a strong network of public and private sector partner organizations across South Asia to develop, evaluate, and deliver to millions of farmers improved rice, wheat and maize varieties and resource-conserving soil, crop and post-harvest management technologies.
Develop strong linkages between CSISA and other national and international initiatives for improving the productivity of agricultural systems, reducing poverty, enhancing rural development, and improving ecosystem resilience and nutrition in South Asia.
Contribute to developing and evaluating innovative business models for public-private sector partnerships in technology dissemination and professional capacity building.
Develop and implement an efficient communication strategy for CSISA, including multi-media approaches for disseminating critical information and raising awareness.
Organize in-country training, project planning and review meetings.
Interact with the CSISA Advisory Panel and other regional leaders in the public and private sectors.
Monitor project progress against quantitative milestones, prepare periodic progress reports for donors and project partners and represent CSISA in major meetings.
Seek opportunities for new partnerships and complementary funding.
Manage expenditures against targets and budgets.

Knowledge Required for Senior Project Leader, Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) Role

Education / Experience

Minimum Education: MSc or MBA degree in agricultural or biological sciences, agribusiness, agricultural economics or a related field
Experience required: At least 10 years of experience in agricultural business, rural development, extension or research, including a proven track record in managing interdisciplinary teams or projects, and building and maintaining complex partnerships.
Languages: English: Written and Spoken
Knowledge of local language an asset
Ideal Experience:
Preferred competencies include: experience working with cereal systems in South Asia
good understanding of agronomy and breeding
good understanding of innovative approaches for delivery of agricultural technologies, inputs and services to farmers
good understanding of agricultural markets and policies
excellent interpersonal and communication skills
demonstrated ability to build and lead multi-disciplinary teams agri-business administration and coordination experience
For further information, please contact:

Ursula Crossan +353 1 6479206 HYPERLINK "mailto:ursula@sri.ie" ursula@sri.ie Science Recruitment Ireland HYPERLINK "http://www.sri.ie" www.sri.ie

Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager, CarVal Investors CarVal Investors is recognized as a global leader in managing opportunistic value investments, including loan portfolios, real estate, corporate securities and special opportunities.
Founded in 1987, CarVal Investors has managed investments in more than $25 billion in assets in 3,600 transactions in 43 countries. Today, the firm has $9.4 billion in assets under management and has 350 employees in 12 offices across the globe.
The Marketing Manager will support CarVal Investors in executing marketing strategies and tactics that help build the CVI business and brand.
50% - Event marketing and management: Support CarVal Investors event strategy and implement tactics for each individual occasion. Coordinate logistics and help with staffing as needed for trade shows, partner meetings, recruiting and other events. Manage outside resources as appropriate to ensure flawless execution of events.
30% - Collateral development: Develop creative, copy and production of collateral materials, including fact sheets, case studies, brochures, logo merchandise etc. Ensure all materials are aligned with/support overall CarVal Investors marketing plan and keep all materials current.
10% - Marketing strategy: Work with marketing director and senior partners to develop and implement broader marketing strategies by region and asset class for CarVal Investors.
10% - Support marketing director and management team on other strategies as needed.
To Learn more Visit:
http://jobs.prnewsonline.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=1691&jb=5077496

Distance Learning Project Manager - KS

John Deere Lenexa is seeking a Distance Learning Project Manager to moderate distance learning events and prepare others for distance learning classroom delivery.  In this position, you will:  

• Conduct dry-runs so that all participants are identified and prepared to ensure quality distance learning delivery.
• Work with Training/ Marketing/ Authoring Network (TMAN) Project Managers on creating and/or adapting materials for distance learning classroom (DLC) delivery by including surveys, tests, animation, and conversion of slides.
• Coach/assist others in design and development as necessary.
• Support presenters and other moderators in the DLC environment with "boot camps" for instructors to distribute basic skills and understanding of new tools and features.
• Support the adoption of new integrated technologies by the delivery staff.
• Provide resource expertise and coordination for material hand-off events conducted via DLC.
• Promote and evaluate distance learning events.
• Create and monitor promotions sent out to dealers and John Deere personnel.
• Edit and publish summaries based on dealer/participant feedback and make recommendations for improvement/modification of the course.

   Education

• Bachelor's degree in a Business/Management, Education, Communication or Marketing discipline or equivalent experience and education.
• Master's degree in Instructional Design or Technologies or Education would be an asset.

    Required Skills and Experience

• 1-3 years experience in training and development areas such as;  instruction,  needs assessments, curriculum development and "Train-the-Trainer" activities.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity of Agricultural products and services. 
• Strong writing skills, including grammatical usage, persuasive copy and style.
• Demonstrated experience managing small projects and budgeting.  
• Background/knowledge of the agricultural, manufacturing and distribution industries.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Skills and/or experience with current instructional technologies such as streaming media, video production and delivery via the Internet, simulation or virtual reality environments.
• Experience with developing, designing, managing, or delivering training in a on-line synchronous or asynchronous environment: AT&T Connect, Centra, Breeze, Articulate, Macromedia Flash, LMS, CMS, etc.
• Familiarity with an equipment dealership organizational structure.
• Technical training or sales experience working with/at an equipment dealership.  
• Marketing communications or advertising experience
• Industry certifications (Microsoft, Cisco).

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Special Projects Analyst - North Carolina

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Special Projects Analyst – Greensboro, NC - 1022

Role Purpose – 

Manage overall financial process improvements across commercial business units • Provide financial analysis and decision support to Finance and Commercial Business Units • Support business decision making by supplying robust and timely financial & business information • Responsible for management of program exposures and activities, including all project management, internal controls and process procedures associated with cross marketing programs

Accountabilities – 

Coordinate all finance activities required for efficient cross functional support of the commercial business units, continuously seeking for improvement in processes • Support Finance initiatives and programs, as required; this will require project management skills in performing process analysis, redesign and implementation of process changes • Demonstrate strong leadership and behavorial abilities required for change management processes • As appropriate, to monitor and ensure full compliance with all legal and fiscal requirements ensuring Syngenta licence to operate • In all customer facing interactions build and reinforce Syngenta's global brand and reputation • Interaction level: functional / business managers • Act as a mentor to less experienced staff in both technical and behavioural areas

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Bachelor/Master in Economics or Business Administration (or similar), preferably specializing in Finance • Approximately 5 years experience in financial analysis/controlling • Good experience of project management and understanding of financial statements • Thorough understanding of reporting, budgeting, forecasting and planning processes • Knowledge of the industry within which Syngenta operates • Good experience in the understanding and effective communication of financial information to non-financial staff

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Molecular Marker Lab, Project Coordinator-Iowa

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Molecular Marker Lab, Project Coordinator (Research Associate) – Slater, IA - 1018 

Role Purpose – 

The Molecular Marker Laboratory is responsible for generating and analyzing large volumes of DNA marker data on field corn, sweet corn, and soybeans using various marker systems, as well as effectively communicating these data to scientists throughout the Syngenta organization. Our project goal is to integrate and apply developing molecular marker technologies faster and more efficiently than all others in our industry. This position is essential to fulfill our project goal, and is responsible for executing laboratory processes necessary to complete marker-assisted plant breeding projects.

Accountabilities – 

Function as a member of a diverse project team. Will interact with peers, lab personnel, assay development personnel, and customers from diverse business units. • Use Magenta and associated tools for experiment set up and data storage. • Score and analyze genotypic data using GenoSNP and Genotyper, develop data summaries using BackCross and Excel macros, interpret results, and make appropriate conclusions and recommendations. • Prepare technical reports, summaries, protocols, and deliver oral presentations to peers. Contribute to weekly analysis group meetings, monthly and annual marker lab meetings. • Update Project Status Summary and other task tracking tools in a timely manner. • Collaboratively analyze and solve technical problems. Projects will be distributed by the project coordinator. Self-motivated and make short-term plans for own day-to-day activities. • Learn the background of experiments and customer projects. Read and understand scientific literature, participate in meetings and share relevant information with others.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Bachelors Degree / Associate degree in Genetics / Biotechnology (RA I) • Bachelors Degree and significant experience 2-3 years in a relevant field (RA II) • Bachelors Degree with 5+ year experience, or Masters Degree in Genetics / Biotechnology (RA III)

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Ability to effectively use DNA marker analysis software. • Ability to effectively use Excel, Access and other Microsoft Office programs. • Ability to work well in a team and to communicate with individuals throughout various levels of our organization. • Ability and motivation to learn and apply new technologies. • Ability to use professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways. • Ability to work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Ability to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and can provide guidance to other personnel. • Strong understanding of Mendelian and Population Genetics, Experimental Statistics • Good knowledge of genome organization, gene structure and genetic engineering

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Sr Engineering Project Manager - Slater, IA

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

 

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

 

Sr Engineering Project Manager – Slater, IA  

 

Role Purpose –

 

An engineering project management position in the NAFTA Seed Supply Chain, which provides Project oversight for numerous capital projects at any given time. Key deliverable is the successful execution of capital projects and asset renovations for the Seed Supply Chain in terms of safety, cost, schedule and commissioning. Potential involvement in Global seed supply Chain or Product Development Projects .

 

Accountabilities –

 

Financial scope – Capital Projects up to $150 million in size individually, up to $250 Million in aggregate. • Indirect people responsibility – Lead and direct multi disciplined teams. Manage 3rd party contracts and Contractors. • Development of project scope, specifications and contracts for projects in a team environment to the satisfaction of the project customer. • Budget and schedule conformance for assigned projects. Monitor and meet key project milestones. • Responsible for change management process on all assigned projects to ensure proper documentation and approval on scope changes. • Identify opportunities for improvement in the way projects are defined and executed while meeting Business needs for costs and schedule. • Establish sound cost estimating tools and techniques including risk analysis tools, while ensuring consistency of application for engineering projects. • Control /coordination of discipline design activities, identification/specification of engineering standards for design/procurement/construction. • Ensure engineering designs comply with best practice standards, current and future legislative requirements, and Syngenta HSE guidelines. • Innovative, cost effective project engineering solutions through innovative execution strategy, integrated teams and internal/external benchmarking. • Demonstrate leadership in project engineering management.

 

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

 

Critical knowledge:

 

Project management Experience. To be fully functional in the position, the incumbent must possess, from prior training or early experience in industry, familiarity with project management of large and small engineering projects and thorough understanding of the concepts and procedures followed in front to end execution of capital projects. • Incumbent will be proficient in capital cost estimation, engineering contract management, and negotiation skills.

 

Critical experience:

 

Strong background in seeds business with cross-functional experience being an advantage. • Experience in mid to world-scale capital project generation and execution is a strong advantage. • Experience negotiating and administering contracts with outside entities.

 

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

 

Ability to interact, influence and effectively communicate when working with senior stakeholders • Project management skills including development and evaluation, definition, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. • Strong organizational and planning skills. • Demonstrated leadership skills. • Good interpersonal relationships and ability to operate in a matrix organization. • Keen interest in maintaining technology and project management excellence. • Independent objectivity regarding standards. • Effective networking with other Project Managers and Engineers from the global Engineering community. • Ability to form project teams and develop other team members to tackle challenging targets and to achieve those goals with limited resources and tight timelines. • Strong concern for maintaining HSE and Syngenta standards and technical integrity while under pressure to meet challenging targets and timelines.

 

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

 

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE