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CIMMYT

Seed Systems Officer

CIMMYT
Location: Kathmandu
Salary: Negotiable
Posted Date: 2016-06-12 Deadline: 2016-06-25
  • Nos. of Opening : 1
  • Location : Kathmandu
  • Working Position : Entry Level
  • Qualification Degree : PhD or MSc in plant breeding or seed technology
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Category : NGO / INGO / Social work
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

This position will be based at CIMMYT Nepal Office in Kathmandu.

Specific duties:

  • Support and strengthen varietal testing in target crops for yield potential, prioritized abiotic (especially drought, heat & waterlogging) and biotic (major diseases) along with other CIMMYT, IRRI, NARC scientists & partners in the region
  • Engage seed production research of promising hybrids
  • Engage private partners & other seed producers in hybrid uptake, production, promotion and delivery
  • Provide technical backstopping & capacity strengthening of seed sector SMEs (small & medium enterprises) and NARES (National Agricultural Research and Extension System) partners in the NSAF project
  • Provide capacity building of NARES, seed companies and CBOs/NGOs in seed production technology and management
  • Ensure effective networking, collaboration and communication with partners of NSAF
  • Contribute to the visibility of NSAF’s research, partnerships and impacts.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

  • PhD or MSc in plant breeding or seed technology with a minimum of 5 years of experience in seed production and/or seed systems activities.
  • Significant and demonstrated practical experience in seed production and/or seed system activities.
  • Excellent communication and team-building skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise with the national system and local government.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate research results effectively to a wide range of audiences through peer reviewed publications and other means.

Apply Instructions

Candidates must apply to N16643 Seed Systems Officer 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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