The RRA Network invites young and enthusiastic research professionals from varied backgrounds relating to agriculture, fisheries, livestock and water resources. This is a unique opportunity for your research to translate into grassroots action and shape policy at the national level.
Visit www . rainfedindia . org for more details about the RRA Network.
Present Openings:
Research Associate (Soils) – Chetna, Hyderabad
Responsibilities:
- Support programmes in various agro-ecological regions to demonstrate comprehensive measures of enhancing soil fertility
- Establish and oversee a monitoring and evaluation protocol
- Derive policy recommendations on appropriate incentives and support systems
- Support partners in scaling up programmes around the theme
- Help conceive systems, identify innovations and analyse situations
- Write research reports and guide and train field teams
Experience and skills:
- Graduate in agriculture and relevant experience of 2-3 years
- Specific experience of research and analysis in soils/ sustainable agriculture
Find out more about Chetna: www . chetnaorganic . org . in
Coordinator (Seeds) – CIKS, Chennai
Responsibilities:
- Develop and support initiatives pertaining to seeds systems and document initiatives
- Review existing literature and policy documents
- Articulate lessons and recommendations from studies and field work on seeds and related issues
- Correspond and coordinate with the RRA Network core group and stakeholders
- Write research reports, guide and train field teams
Experience and skills:
- Graduate in agriculture (preferably plant breeding/agronomy) or other sciences
- Relevant experience of at least 3-5 years
- Specific experience of research and analysis in seeds/ sustainable agriculture
- Familiar with writing reports, documents, policy making and advocacy
- Strong analytical skills and computer knowledge
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Fluent in Hindi and/or one South Indian language
Find out more about CIKS (Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems): www . ciks . org
Research Associate (Seeds) – CIKS, Chennai
Responsibilities:
- Support organisations working on the ground to establish seed systems
- Prepare reports, MIS and regular updates on pilot initiatives
- Conduct field visits
Experience and skills:
- Graduate in agriculture
- Relevant experience of 2-3 years in seeds or related areas
Find out more about CIKS (Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems): www . ciks . org
Research Associate (Inland Fisheries) – WASSAN, Hyderabad
Responsibilities:
- Support partners in field action and research to develop fisheries programmes
- Write programme and field reports and document community-based initiatives in inland fisheries
- Organise workshops and take care of programme logistics
- Build links with technical institutes, government departments and resource centres
- Write research reports and guide and train field teams
Experience and skills:
- Graduate in Sciences/ Fisheries Sciences
- Relevant experience of 2-3 years in implementing programmes relating to fisheries, livelihoods, watershed or agriculture
- Specific experience in consolidating rural development projects
- Strong communication, inter-personal and basic computer skills
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
For more information on WASSAN visit www . wassan . org
Research Associate (Livestock) - WASSAN, Hyderabad
Responsibilities:
- Support RRA partners in developing livestock-related programmes
- Design and develop programmes, generate data, write reports and maintain and MIS
- Write research reports and guide and train field teams
Experience and skills:
- Relevant experience of at least 2-3 years
- Graduate in Animal/Veterinary Sciences, or
- Graduate in Agriculture with specific experience in livestock issues
- Ability to develop and manage programmes
For more information on WASSAN visit www . wassan . org
Coordinator (Water) – ACWADAM, Pune
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate pilots around the theme of water in 4-5 locations
- Anchor the pilots through water node
Experience and skills:
- Graduate in Natural Sciences/ Social sciences/ Agriculture/ Economics/ Agriculture Engineering/ Environmental Sciences
- Relevant experience of 3-5 years
- Specific experience of conducting/ monitoring field experiments
- Excellent data collection and analytical skills
- Knowledge of hydrology preferred
For more information visit www.acwadam.org
Research Associate (Water) - ACWADAM, Pune
Responsibilities:
- Support innovative water management programmes at 4-5 locations across India
- Write research reports and guide and train field teams
Experience and skills:
- Graduate in Natural Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Agriculture/ Economics/ Agriculture Engineering.
- Relevant experience of 2-3 years
- Specific experience in Groundwater management preferred
For more details visit www.acwadam.org
All positions are covered under medical insurance by thePartner Organisation.
Visit www . sids . co . in / rra to apply online
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Vacancies with RRA Secretariat, Hyderabad
MIS Specialist
Responsibilities:
- Collect and pool data, compile MIS and reports for RRA initiatives
- Analyse data and generate periodic MIS- based reports
- Monitor programmes and upload reports to the website
Experience and skills
- Graduate degree or diploma in Rural Management/ Agriculture/ Agricultural Engineering
- Relevant experience of at least 2-3 years in rural management or agriculture-related field
- Specific experience of data analysis, report writing
- Domain experience in MIS preferred
Coordinator – Research
Responsibilities:
- Follow up on short and long-term research needs
- Conduct desk and field research
- Monitor programmes and provide support in the overall management of RRA
Experience and skills:
- Graduate or diploma in Economics, Agriculture, Agriculture Engineering and Management
- Relevant research experience of 3-5 years
Coordinator - Comprehensive Pilots (Malkangiri)
Responsibilities:
- Build the district level initiative in Malkangiri district of Odisha
- Conduct field-monitoring visits
Experience and skills:
- Graduate degree or diploma in Agriculture/ Agricultural Engineering/ Management
- Relevant experience of at least 3-5 years
- Secondary-level experience in natural resources management programmes
- Experience in watershed development programmes preferred
- Fluent in Oriya
Manager – Accounts
Responsibilities:
- Plan and prepare overall budget and maintain books of accounts and vouchers
- Ensure funds are disbursed according to regulations, internal control and quality control
- Support procurement of funds
- Coordinate financial management and prepare TORs
- Prepare and compile financial statements periodically
Experience and skills:
- Graduate in commerce with inter-qualified CA/ ICWA
- Relevant experience of 2-3 years
VISIT www . sids . co .in / rrato apply online
General Terms & Conditions (all positions)
- Graduates or postgraduates in a related discipline with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
- Proficiency in computers and a command of MS Office is essential.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- All candidates must have ability and experience in action research and report writing.
- All positions will require extensive travel.
- All positions are offered on a contract basis up to two years and will be renewed upon satisfactory performance. There will be a probation period of 6 months.
- Remuneration will be fixed based on qualification and years of experience.
List of applications received, short listed applications and dates of selection tests, etc. would be posted on www . sids . co . in / rra or www . rainfedindia .org
Candidates are requested to check the website periodically for lists and other announcements.
Selection: RRA has contracted SIDS, New Delhi, an independent professional agency to fill these positions.
Short listed applicants will be invited to appear for Selection Tests at Hyderabad.