Technical Officer /Scientific officer at AVRDC

POST: TECHNICAL/SCIENTIFIC OFFICER FOR AVRDC

PROJECT: “Improving vegetable production and consumption for sustainable rural livelihoods in Jharkhand and Punjab, India.”

THE JOB:

1.      Coordinate project monitoring and evaluation activities;

2.      Help organize training to strengthen the capacity of local partners to carry out research and extension activities for vegetable growers;

3.      Provide project administrative support such as procurement, payments and maintaining accounts in accordance to AVRDC’s policies and regulations;

4.      Assist in developing extension training materials and programs in coordination with project team members, and documenting success stories;

5.      Provide technical assistance in marketing, disseminating and promoting good practices and lessons learned from various project activities;

6.      Assist in the preparation of periodic progress reports, technical papers, and presentations for meetings, and annual reports as needed by project stakeholders.

THE PERSON: Master’s degree in agriculture or horticulture, preferably with advanced studies or training in vegetable crops and marketing; At least two years of related work experience; Good analytical skills and the ability to monitor and evaluate experimental trials; Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi; Proficiency in the use of MS Office; Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver outputs within agreed time frames.

THE APPOINTMENT: A competitive all inclusive consolidated compensation will be paid based on experience and skills. The appointment is for 18 months at Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, one recent passport size photograph, names and contact addresses (phone number and e-mail) of three referees, attested copies of degrees/experience certificates obtained, and a letter highlighting relevant work experience, including a statement explaining your interest in working for AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center.

Send applications by e-mail to AVRDC-RCSA@cgiar.org clearly stating the job title in the subject column and forward to Dr. Warwick Easdown, Regional Director, AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center, ICRISAT campus, Patancheru 502 324, Hyderabad, India. Applicants from NARS/Universities should submit their applications through proper channels.

Closing Date: 30 September 2011 or until the position is filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.icrisat.org/careers/Technical-Scientific-AVRDC.htm