The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is currently seeking a Director – Human Resources. This is a Leadership Level position and requires a proactive and achievement oriented leader, who may have led or is leading successful change management programs in Human Resources. 

Position Overview:

The Director – Human Resources will lead a dedicated team of focused Human Resources personnel and will be based at ICRISAT’s headquarters in Patancheru, near Hyderabad, Telangana State, India. The position will report to the Director General. This position will be hired through a Globally Competitive Recruitment process on a contract for a period of three years with an attractive compensation and benefits package payable in US dollars. The suitable candidate will need to be able to act fast, engage professionally and build relationships across multiple cultures, besides working closely with the Institute’s Leadership Team and Scientists across all our locations in Asia and Africa. The successful candidate will be an exceptional leader who is a passionate, dynamic, and collaborative individual and is highly motivated to achieve excellence.

Work experience required: At least 15 years in HR of which 6 years should be at a senior management level and the most recent role should be at a strategic level with a global span.

Applicants should apply on or before 15 May 2022.

For more details about the requirements and application process, please download the Job Description from here.