Field Trial Coordinators - Varietal Testing

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: Field Trial Coordinators - Varietal Testing

Reference No: N 16644

Work Station: Dhanghadi, Nepalgunj, Tulsipur

Qualification:

• MSc in agronomy or plant breeding with minimum 3 years of experience in conducting trials in research farm and farmer fields.
• Significant and demonstrated practical experience in field-based varietal testing activities.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise with partners in national systems and local governments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate research results effectively to a wide range of audiences through peer reviewed publications and other means

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

Specific duties:

• Coordinate NSAF seed systems field trial activities in collaboration with IRRI, CEPREAD, NARC, seed companies and NGO partners.
• Facilitate building and nurturing a strong network of partners for adaptive research, seed multiplication / distribution and work towards building effective seed systems.
• Backstopping of the development, testing, and refinement of key agricultural technical innovations, specifically those related to seed systems.
• Provide agronomy support to all NSAF partners in the region in conducting different trials supporting seed systems.
• Implement different CIMMYT projects, related to seed systems, in the region and dissemination of smart practices to the project partners and small holder farmers of the region.
• Provide practical training to farmers, extensions workers, farm advisors and researchers from the partners.

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.