INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER
The
International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Associate
Scientist or Senior Research Associate in Seed Science to lead our Odisha
potato program involving seed system development, Small Farmers Large Field
(SFLF) group farming and capacity building of local partners in the state. This
recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection
of the final applicant is subject to donor’s approval.
Based on the experience, skills, and performance
during the interview, any of the two positions can be offered.
About the role:
The
selected candidate should be driven by the desire to achieve impact on high
quality development interventions in close coordination with OUAT, DoH and
CPRI. She/he will have overall responsibility for all aspects of project
implementation and reporting. The successful candidate will directly supervise
other scientists to be hired for the project. This position will report to the
Regional Director for Asia and be based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, and the
assignment will include frequent travel to different project districts in
Odisha.
Key responsibilities:
- Supervise a team of researchers and technician who
execute a project to guarantee its correct development and outcomes. - Produce scientific papers to be submitted and
published to contribute with the dissemination and knowledge of the research project. - Provide oversight and guidance to researchers to
contribute with their professional develop and research projects
deliverers. - Advise and provide feedback to the projects activities
to achieve the results expected. - Facilitate and provide relevant information about the
available resources to support the research project. - Develop policy analysis, research, and evaluation
plans to guarantee the researchers and technicians have a protocol to follow
while doing the experiment. - Develop experiment trials to guarantee the proper
development of the research experiment. - Comply with applicable health and safety CIP policies
and procedures.
What are we looking for?
- MSc or Ph.D. degree in breeding/seed
system/agronomy/social sciences or another relevant field with strong field
experience. - At least 8 years of relevant experience in the
agriculture field, coordinating multi-institutional collaboration projects. - Experience in tissue culture-based potato seed
production. - Experience in fundraising research.
- Desirable Project Management studies or
certifications. - More than 5 publications in peer-reviewed journals
indexed as the main author (desirable). - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in
English and Oriya. - Willingness to travel frequently within Odisha.
Why should
you consider this opportunity?
- CIP is a global and reputable
international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D
background. - CIP is dedicated to achieving
food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor
people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world. - CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a
network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in developing countries
and supported by more than 50 donor members.
What are we offering?
- Great
career opportunity in an international organization. - Generous compensation package
commensurate with experience. - One-year
term contract with the possibility of renewal.
Work in an equal and diverse
workplace.
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