Director of Operations

TN France; Montpellier; Sur place; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established international organization is seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to lead the modernization of its operational strategies. This role involves developing integrated solutions to enhance organizational growth and operational excellence while supporting a transformative vision for global food systems. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in operations within a multinational context, showcasing strong leadership and strategic planning skills. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a mission-driven environment, contributing to vital research and development efforts worldwide.

Prestations

Competitive salary

Health plans

Pension plans

3-year contract with renewal possibility

International career opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior operations experience in a global organization.
• Expertise in financial management and international reporting standards.

Responsabilités

• Develop strategic operational plans to support CIP’s goals.
• Oversee operations departments and ensure compliance with policies.

Connaissances

Financial management

Operations leadership

Strategic planning

Team development

Change management

Formation

Master’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting

Description du poste

TheInternational Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Director of Operations to lead the strategy to modernize all operations areas aligned to CIP2030 Strategy.

About CIP: CIP, a member of the One CGIAR, is a global research partnership dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. It is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including research institutes, civil society, academia, development organizations, and the private sector.

CIP works with partners in over 20 countries to improve diets and incomes of poor people in Africa, Asia, and Latin America through scientific research, innovation, and capacity strengthening. Focusing on potatoes and sweet potatoes as food systems entry points, CIP’s programs aim to strengthen broader agri-food systems to generate economic, social, and nutritional benefits, emphasizing women and youth. CIP emphasizes the synergies between social and bio-physical sciences to address complex development challenges in food and agriculture.

The position: The selected candidate will lead the development and implementation of strategies, plans, and mechanisms to strengthen and modernize all operations areas at CIP, supporting the CIP2030 Strategy. The Director of Operations will enable organizational growth, generate value-for-money, safeguard organizational values and staff wellbeing, and ensure operational excellence.

The successful candidate will report to the Director General and will be based in Lima, Peru.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop strategic operational plans through internal and external analyses, creating integrated solutions for CIP’s strategic goals.
2. Establish and oversee effective operational processes across the organization to deliver value-for-money and promote CIP’s strategic goals globally.
3. Oversee the operations departments (Finance, Grants & Legal Services, and Administration) by setting goals, targets, policies, and guiding team leaders; support the People & Culture department.
4. Lead the development of strategic investment and business plans to support excellence in science, innovation, and equitable partnerships.
5. Procure, develop, and mentor talent for key operations leadership roles; advise the Director General on operational capacities.
6. Coordinate CIP’s engagement with CGIAR Business Units and other Centers to identify synergies and shared service opportunities.
7. Prepare and present reports on Operations to the CIP Board and other forums within CGIAR or with funders.
8. Ensure compliance with CIP’s Health & Safety policies at regional and country levels.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• At least 15 years of senior operations experience in a global research, development organization, or multinational enterprise.
• Understanding of all relevant operations areas with experience in integrated planning and organizational growth support.
• Financial management expertise with knowledge of international financial reporting standards.
• Experience leading and developing teams across multiple countries.
• Experience in developing and implementing institutional investment plans.
• Knowledge of ethics and business conduct standards.
• Skills in managing change, setting vision, inspiring trust, and building partnerships.
• Proficiency in English; good working knowledge of Spanish is highly desirable.

What we offer:

• An exciting career opportunity in an international organization.
• A 3-year contract with renewal possibility.
• Competitive salary paid in US dollars, with pension and health plans.