Agriculture Specialists CIMMYT

Location : Multiple Locations , India

Experience : 0-5 Years

Last date of Submission : 11 Jan 2013

Sector : Agriculture & Allied sector

Compensation : As Per CIMMYT Guidelines.

Skill Set : Monitoring and Evaluation , Programme Management , Research and Analysis

Nature of Job : Fixed term Contract

 

Job Description

• Contribute to the testing and participatory refinement of key new agricultural technical innovations, specifically those related to sustainable intensification (e.g. conservation agriculture, site-specific management, precision water management, scale-appropriate mechanization, etc.)
• Implement field trials and community-based technology demonstrations.
• Lead training events for service providers, agro-dealers, NGOs partners, and lead farmers.
• Develop strong working relationships with public, private sector, and Civil Society (NGOs, Cooperatives, etc.) partners. 
• Manage and summarize data and research findings.

Candidate Profile Skills:

• Advanced degree in agricultural sciences or related areas, such as rural development or management.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant ‘on the job’ experience.
• Good partnership building and networking experience with the public and private sectors.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-orientation. 
• Advanced level of English.

Interested candidates can send their resume at:  recruitindia@cgiar.org
Note: Please insert Position Reference number: D12466 in the subject of your email.
Positions will be based in the eastern Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh or Odisha, and will require a significant amount of travel between project sites within each state.