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National Associate Scientist - Technical Expert [New Delhi, Delhi] India
POSTED BY: The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
REF:ICARDA 55
Date Published:Thursday, March 30, 2023
Date of Expiration:Tuesday, September 26, 2023 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 India | NEW DELHI, DELHI in India |
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| Research & Development
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| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job Type Full time
Date Posted 15 March 2023
Dead line 21 April 2023
Reports to: Regional Coordinator (RC)
Location: Delhi, India
ABOUT ICARDA
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is a treaty-based international non-profit research organization supported by CGIAR. ICARDA’s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water, and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that take into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR Research Centers, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information:
All CGIAR Centers are part of One CGIAR that will help ICARDA and CGIAR achieve better impact through more strategically integrated research, unified governance, an integrated structure and new research modalities across participating Research Centers. This transformation is supported by CGIAR donors who have committed to increased funding as a result of these reforms.
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
1. Working closely with the Regional Coordinator, the National Associate Scientist will support the Regional Coordinator to implement ICAR-ICARDA Workplan and other bilateral projects and One CGIAR initiatives and will be responsible for ensuring all the activities implemented by partners in time, collect and analyse the data, and prepare technical report.
2. He/she will also be responsible for day-to-day communication with ICAR and its Institutes for technical matter and reports.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Collaborate with Headquarters’ scientists, national partners and ICARDA personnel to ensure the implementation of research activities outlined in the ICAR-ICARDA workplan and bilateral projects
2. Coordinate with NBPGR about the release of international nurseries, and its documentation and feedback
3. Data management, statistical analysis and interpretation of results generated from various experiments under different projects
4. Prepare manuscripts for publication in reputed journals, technical reports of various projects, technical bulletins, and training materials
5. Prepare technical report, and action taken reports of various projects and update research outputs in MEL.
6. Assist in organizing workshops, farmers field days, trainings, and developing different training materials including power point presentation.
7. Collect the most interesting results from the project and provide them back to ICARDA communication team for its publication in ICARDA website and social media.
8. Represent ICARDA in regional and international fora.
9. Perform any other duties as required by Regional Coordinator.
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EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
1. PhD in any fields of agriculture from a reputed agricultural university
2. At least 7 years’ experience in crop research preferably in legumes breeding.
3. Proven record of quality research publications in international journals
4. Experience in data management, field experimentation, statistical analysis, and result interpretation
5. Experience in providing training to young scientists in the field of plant breeding, seed production and on-farm demonstration
6. Proven record of managerial, team-building, and supervisory skills in implementing project activities in line with research deliverables outlined in the project documents.
7. Well versed in computer programs and in-depth knowledge of statistical packages
8. Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and Hindi
9. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural work environment
Benefits
Terms of appointment, salary, and benefits
This is a nationally recruited position available for Indian nationals for which ICARDA offers an attractive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, five months’ maternity leave, and 15 days’ paternity leave. The successful candidate will be offered a contract of 3 years. The contract will be renewable subject to continued need for the position, the availability of funds, and satisfactory performance.
1. To ensure objectivity and professional standards, Guru Management consultants, India provides consultancy services to advise, facilitate and oversee this initiative's design, delivery, and decision-making.
2. By submitting your application, you agree that ICARDA may undertake a background check on you as part of the hiring process. This may include a review of your work history, qualifications, and other relevant information.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application no later than April 21, 2023.
ICARDA is committed to increasing women's representation in its workforce and strongly encourages applications from women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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