Field Research Technician

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

We are seeking experienced and result-oriented professionals for the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) for the following positions:

POSITION: Field Research Technician

Reference No.: N16622

Work Station: Far West/Mid-West Region

QUALIFICATION: B.Sc in Agricultural Sciences with at least 1 or 2 years of experience in cereal-based Cropping systems.

The candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining experimental trials in collaboration with farmers and project personnel, and other stakeholders. He/she will also be responsible for timely data collection and data summarization for organizing technical trainings, helping to prepare training materials and field demonstrations related to better agronomic management and farm machinery for farmers, service providers and other stakeholders.

Candidates must send their CV and cover letter to CIMMYT-NRSrecruitsouthasia@cgiar.org no later than Monday, 9th May 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.

Terms of Reference

Position Title: Field Research Technician

Project: Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia Phase III in Nepal

Date: Feb 2016

The major activities of this position include:

• Implementing and maintaining experimental trials in collaboration with farmers, project personnel, and public and private sector collaborators
• Helping operate, maintain, and repair appropriate farm machinery
• Accurate and timely data collection on soil, crop, and other associated parameters—including standard soil and crop laboratory measurements, and frequent data entry using Excel
• Providing project personnel with frequent data summaries, graphing, and statistical analysis
• Assisting project personnel to develop training modules and outreach materials
• Coordinating, and often leading, technical trainings and demonstrations for farmers and service providers
• Coordinating and ensuring smooth logistics for field days/other community outreach events
• Maintaining good communication links with all key project personnel as well as farmers and public-private sector partners
• Managing data as specified by the Project Coordinator and ARTC Manager
• Preparing data and research reports
• Undertaking other project-related tasks as needed