International Potato Center
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref.: N-21-10 RA/NRS/India
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a Research Assistant (RA) in agronomy to assist the Project Manager in the implementation of the potato project: “Sustainable Intensification of Potato for Achieving Self-Sufficiency in Odisha” in Odisha, India.
About the role:
The Research Assistant will support the implementation of project activities in the field, collection of data, publication of research findings, and that those findings are translated into a form that will enable practitioners to take new methods and tools to scale. The position will be based in Bhubaneswar, India and report directly to the Project Manager.
Key responsibilities:
· Conduct, analyse and document the experiment’s findings to contribute with the internal discussion and potential publication paper.
· Supervise research activities in different settings to guarantee the experiments implementation and execution is being follow correctly.
· Support on administration and logistics operations to guarantee an effective supply chain for the projects’ needs.
· Conduct statistical research analysis outlining conclusions for supervisors to contribute with the draft paper’s elaboration.
· Produce technical reports for supervisor in order to inform the progress of the project.
· Support first level analysis of data to guarantee the results are accurate and complete.
What are we looking for?
· Bachelor’s degree or BSc in Agriculture, Agronomy, Biology or related areas.
· At least 3-years work experience in agriculture-related projects involving research for development.
· Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.
· Fluent in Hindi.
· Willingness to travel and occasionally render service beyond normal working hours.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
· CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
· CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.
· CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in developing countries and supported by more than 50 donor members.
What are we offering?
- Great career opportunity in an international organization.
- Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.
- One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
· Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
How to apply?
Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on February 19, 2021 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org**
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on February 19, 2021 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org**
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.