Farm Manager/ Assistant Scientist
Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) / International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT)
Position of Locally recruited Farm Manager/ Assistant Scientist
The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA), an international organization managed by CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center) invites applications for the position of Assistant Scientist / Farm Manager (Nationally Recruited Staff). The incumbent would be responsible for overall development (organization & operation) of the BISA farm. The incumbent will also supervise agricultural operations, development works, security and related operations. The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years subject to satisfactory completion of probation period (1 year) and subsequent renewal based on satisfactory performance and availability of sufficient funds.
Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Ø Mapping and outlining the farm salient features, like soil type and soil-fertility and accordingly making the land classification
Ø Carry out inventorization of farm resources at BISA farm
Ø Take stock of labour-requirements, power requirements and capital needs at the farm level
Ø Select farmers and provide appropriate training to them for raising crops and conducting other agricultural operations
Ø Ensure time bound field operations, input supply, crop protection measures etc
Ø Arrange storage for seed and farm produce
Education / Experience:
Ø Post graduation in agricultural sciences, preferably in crop production
Ø At least 5 years of experience of practical handling of a large farm and managing the agricultural operation (facilitating applied research, input arrangements, operating farm equipment, managing on-site labour etc)
Ø Working knowledge of English and local regional languages at duty station
Professional Competencies:
Ø Planned and organized approach
Ø Strong self motivation and innovative skills
Ø Demonstrated good communication and organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
Ø Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural partnerships
Job Location:
Ø At BISA sites in Ladhowal, Punjab and Pusa, Bihar
Emoluments:
Salary is negotiable and based on qualification and experience (Please indicate your expectations)
Send your application along with a copy of your CV electronically to: m.chandiramani@cgiar.org complete with your e-mail and local address with telephone number (including code). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All other CVs will be retained in our Data banks for any future requirement of similar professional staff. Reference letters may also be attached from your current supervisors if possible.
Last date of application: Last date of receipt would be June 6th, 2012. The position will be treated as closed as soon as a suitable candidate in identified.
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