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CIMMYT

Research Associate

CIMMYT
Location: Nepal
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2016-06-12 Deadline: 2016-06-25
  • Location : Nepal
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : PhD in Agricultural Sciences or a Master’s degree
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

This position will be based in Mid-West or Far West Nepal.

Specific duties:

  • Supervise and manage day-to-day activities of staff in all project sites.
  • Ensure frequent communication with senior technical staff and senior managers
  • Work with project and objective leads to develop and refine/revise work plans.
  • Visit project sites frequently and conducting all aspects of activities.
  • Catalyze sustainable partnerships among public and private sector entities.
  • Conduct farmers infield demonstrations, field days, and farmers’ trainings.
  • Assist, monitor and evaluate and reporting efforts
  • Follow best practice of data collection such that data are organized, managed, stored and archived  in accordance with USAID and CIMMYT norms.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

  • PhD in Agricultural Sciences or a Master’s degree.
  • At least 7 years of experience in agricultural cropping systems.
  • Experience managing field teams, particularly those that are spread out geographically.
  • Ability to create a working environment that is respectful of all team members.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Good understanding of the fertilizer industry in Nepal a plus.

Apply Instructions

Candidates must apply to N16638 Research Associate no later than Saturday, 25 June 2016 by sending their CV and Cover Letter to CIMMYT-NRSrecruitsouthasia@cgiar.org. Please include the reference number in the subject of your email. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position will remain opened 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.

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Organization Summary

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).

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Kathmandu Nepal
Organization Size 1-10
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