ICRISAT Recruitment for Senior Officer: Check Details & How to Apply!
International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the position of “Senior Officer- ICRISAT Development Centre” to support activities of the Global Research Program on Resilient Farm and Food Systems. The incumbents will be based in Odisha, India.
The last date for submission of application is 1st April 2023
Education Qualification:
- Sc. Agriculture with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent with 15 to 20 years of work experience.
- Essential experiences in on-farm agriculture-related work, like conducting an on-farm demonstration, capacity building, or any other.
- Desirable experience in hand-holding women SHGs/communities.
- Candidates with B.Sc. Agri with an MBA degree will be preferred
Time Period: The position is on a contractual basis for 12 months.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Effective networking abilities with government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and research institutions, protecting the interests of beneficiaries and stakeholders.
- Maintain communication between ICRISAT and various donors, government and non-government organisations, and institutions involved in partnership and fundraising.
- Ongoing interactions with partners and stakeholders, including line departments and academics, to facilitate the implementation of the project's (or projects') outcomes.
- Act as the field team's leader and guide as they establish the creative project interventions across six OLM-ICRISAT project districts.
- Assist the project team administratively in maintaining records, preparing documentation, and submitting to donor organisations.
- On occasion, assist scientists with the creation of technical reports and other related tasks.
- In addition to the aforementioned duties, carry out any additional tasks delegated by the supervisor.
How to Apply:
Candidates should apply before 1st April with their latest resume and the name and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more details, view the Official Notification