Scientific Officer post at ICRISAT, Hyderabad

INTERNATIONAL CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SEMI ARID TROPICS

 POST: Scientific officer: Project site coordinator for the Innovation platform and Agronomic activities

Project: Nudging Sustainability Transitions Using Innovation Platforms and Market-Oriented Development in Mozambique

Responsibilities

    Brokerage of information, knowledge, contacts, initiatives, partnerships within the IP (farmers, private sector, government support services, development community) and with research partners

    Organize and facilitate capacity development of farmers and IP members on the ‘quick wins’ as prioritized by the IP, through regular field visits and per assignment as planned in the project

    Coordinate, implement and document multi-stakeholder meetings, coordinate visits of researchers and support data collection (secondary data, baseline and monitoring)

    Clear and timely communications that carry the momentum of activities and support instant learning and planning

    Documentation and report writing in English and Portuguese language

    Representation of the project at national meetings, as per request

The Person:

    BSc (Agricultural economics; rural sociology; communication sciences; development studies or related discipline). MSc would be an advantage

    Minimum 2 years of postgraduate experience in research and/or development

    Knowledge on smallholder crop livestock production, notably agronomic technologies and market development, collective action, institutional development, innovation systems, climate variability and change in the Mozambican drylands

    Practical experience in stakeholder engagement and value chain development would be advantageous.

Skills and Requirements:

    Since this position is key to support the implementation of Innovation Platforms, excellent communication and facilitation skills, strong ability in networking with multiple actors, are crucial.

    Strong organizational skills, client orientation, and an ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams

    Should be familiar with local language (preferred)

    Conversant with computers and related statistical software (SPSS, Excel, STATA, etc)

    Capable of working with limited supervision and self motivated

The Reward:

This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position with an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package payable in US dollars. The position is initially for 33 months, and extendable depending on performance of the incumbent and funding availability.

    The position will be based in Tete city and requires frequent traveling.

How to apply:

    Applicants should apply on or before 15 December, 2015, with a letter of motivation, latest Curriculum Vitae, and names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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