Seed Systems Officer

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: Seed Systems Officer

Reference No: N 16643

Work Station: Kathmandu

Qualification:

• PhD or MSc in plant breeding or seed technology with a minimum of 5 years of experience in seed production and/or seed systems activities.
• Significant and demonstrated practical experience in seed production and/or seed system activities
• Excellent communication and team-building skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise with the national system and local government
• 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

• Support and strengthen varietal testing in target crops for yield potential, prioritized abiotic (especially drought, heat & waterlogging) and biotic (major diseases) along with other CIMMYT, IRRI, NARC scientists & partners in the region
• Engage seed production research of promising hybrids
• Engage private partners & other seed producers in hybrid uptake, production, promotion and delivery
• Provide technical backstopping & capacity strengthening of seed sector SMEs (small & medium enterprises) and NARES (National Agricultural Research and Extension System) partners in the NSAF project
• Provide capacity building of NARES, seed companies and CBOs/NGOs in seed production technology and management
• Ensure effective networking, collaboration and communication with partners of NSAF
• Contribute to the visibility of NSAF’s research, partnerships and impacts.

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.