POSITION : Field Research Technician
Reference No. : N16622 and N16639
Work Station : Far West, Mid West, Western, or Central Development Regions, Nepal
B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences with at least 2 years of experience in cereal-based cropping systems required. Position is responsible for supporting the scaling of sustainable intensification technologies, as well as strategic partnerships that can bring small-scale machinery and sustainable agricultural practices to scale. Position will support some strategic research; help to operate, maintain and repair farm machinery; assist in trainings for partners, and coordinate field activities.
Candidates must send their CV and cover letter to CIMMYT-NRSrecruitsouthasia@cgiar.org. no later than Friday, 4th November 2016. Please include reference number in the subject of your email. Incomplete applications (without CV and cover letter) will not be taken into consideration.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. These positions will remain open until filled. CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (commonly called by its Spanish acronym CIMMYT for Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo) is a non-profit research and training institution dedicated to both the development of improved varieties of wheat and maize, and introducing improved agricultural practices to farmers, thereby improving their livelihoods. It is also one of the 15 non-profit, research and training institutions affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).
