Field Assistant post at ICRISAT

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

POST: Field Assistant

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for the post of Field Assistant to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is a nationally recruited position.

ICRISAT is a non-profit, apolitical, international organization for science-based agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is an Alliance of centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and supported by more than 48 governments, foundations, and development banks. To reduce poverty, enhance crop productivity and food security and to protect the environment, ICRISAT research focuses on farming systems and crop improvement, management and utilization of sorghum, pearl millet, pigeonpea, chickpea, and groundnut in the semi-arid tropics. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Assist Research Staff in field data recording and other jobs assigned from time to time.

COMPETENCIES:

•Basic PC knowledge is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

•SSC pass should be able to speak, read and write in English and knowledge of Telugu/Hindi will be plus.

GENERAL: 

The position is for three years, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute's continuing need for the position. An attractive compensation is offered for the right candidate.

HOW TO APPLY:  The application should include an up-to-date resume, a recent passport size photograph, names and addresses (including phone & e-mail) of three referees and date of availability. Please send applications stating the job title clearly on the application/envelope, to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, or by E-mail to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org , latest by 25 April 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT strongly welcomes women to apply.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Field-Assistant.htm