INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
POST: Senior Specialist - Agricultural Development (PRS-2011-251 to 254-US)
REFERENCE NUMBER: PRS-2011-251 to 254-US
APPLY BY: 05 January 2012
JOB SUMMARY
LOCATION: Dhaka, Bangladesh
EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: NRS - Nationally Recruited Staff
EDUCATION: Master's Degree
POSITIONS: 1
Under the direct supervision of the Country Manager (Seed System Specialist/Seed Dissemination & Communication Expert/GIS Specialist) the SADO will coordinate seeds production, distribution, networking, and capacity building of the stakeholders with the help of national partners and ADOs. He/she will be responsible for the conduct of field demonstrations, survey, gathering and analysis of data to produce reports for the project management.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develops linkages with national partners (NGOs, GOs, seed growers, dealers and farmers organizations/farmers for organizing varietal demonstrations, seed minikits distribution, seed multiplication, awareness generation, and capacity building activities, and proper documentation of these activities.
• Develops programs for seed multiplication and up scaling
• Organizes field days and training for different stakeholders
• Evaluates training activities provided to the project partners and stakeholders
• Produces monthly, quarterly, and annual M&E reports through analysis of the collected information from the field
• Supervises the agricultural development officers in designated 5 to 6 districts
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Masters in Agriculture related fields
• Minimum one year experience of working with research organization/NGO/GO
• Good communication skills for collection of agricultural related qualitative and quantitative information, especially rice and cereal seeds, from different stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience to conduct survey, collection of qualitative and quantitative information, use of monitoring tools, handling of large data set, analysis of agricultural related data and reporting
• Should be able to drive motorcycles and hold a valid driver's license for the same
Screening will start on 05 January 2012 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.
Please indicate the position reference number in the e-mail subject line. IRRI regrets that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
IRRI provides a multicultural work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity, with a competitive compensation and benefit package. Women are encouraged to apply.
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Interested candidates should apply online (click apply now). Should you encounter problems applying online please email at IRRIrecruitment@irri.org
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