Assistant Research Associate – The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit agricultural research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

The CIMMYT is seeking an experienced professional to support the Sustainable and Resilient Farming Systems Intensification (SRFSI) project funded by ACIAR.  The project aims to reduce poverty in Eastern Gangetic Plains (EGPs) by improving the productivity, profitability and sustainability of small farmers while safeguarding the environment. Details of the position, location and TOR for the position are below and can be found at www.jobsnepal.com.

Position title: Assistant Research Associate

Reference No: N18116

Duty station: Kathmandu or any SRFSI project working district.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of quantitative and qualitative research instruments to understand the uptake of Conservation Agriculture technologies in Nepal Terai, West Bengal, Bihar and North Eastern Bangladesh.
• Assist with analysis of quantitative and qualitative data as per the above.
• Act as minute taker at project meetings.
• Assist with liaison and coordination of partners, particularly for project meetings.
• Contribute to communications activities.
• Travel as required within the South Asian region.
• Any other duties as requested by supervisor.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

• Master’s Degree in agricultural extension, agricultural development, qualitative analysis or related field.
• Experience of at least 1 year working with an agricultural research or development agency
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with collaborators, governments, NGOs and farmers.
• Creativity in presentation and problem solving.
• Fluency in English, with preference given for candidates who are able to communicate in Nepali, Hindi and/or Bengali.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).

The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Multi-cultural awareness/sensitivity, Time Management, Communication and Problem-solving.

Candidates must send their CV and cover letter to Recruit-Nepal@cgiar.org no later than 13th January 2019.

Please include position and reference number in the subject of your email.

Incomplete applications (without CV and cover letter) will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.