Assistant Research Associate

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

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented professional for the following positions with the new Nepal Seed and Fertilizer project, funded by USAID and led by CIMMYT:

POSITION: Assistant Research Associate

Reference No: N16637

Work Station: Mid-West or Far West Nepal

Qualification: Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences with at least 2 years of experience in cereal-based cropping systems. Ability to work in a team, or to work independently if needed. Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Position description: The Assistant Research Associate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining adaptive research trials and farmers’ participatory trials;developing training material and conducting in-field demonstrations, field days, and farmer trainings; following best practices in data collection, organizing, managing, storing, and archiving data; supporting sustainable partnerships among multiple public and private sector entities;assisting in developing questionnaires and conducting field surveys as needed; coordinating and assisting in efforts to raise awareness about project activities, products, and outcomes among stakeholders, policy makers, and the general public; contributing to project-related communications and outputs, including news and updates, photos and videos.

Candidates must send their CV and cover letter to CIMMYT-NRSrecruitsouthasia@cgiar.org no later than Saturday, 25th June  2016.

Please include 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.

This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer.  It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork and respect for diversity.

Women are encouraged to apply.