Field Technicians and Field Mechanics

Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) / International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT)

Position of Locally recruited Field Technicians and Field Mechanics

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 Field Technician (Nationally Recruited Staff). The incumbent would be responsible for day to day field operations. The incumbent shall also be responsible for operating the agricultural machinery for conducting field trials. 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:

 Coordinate field operations in research trials on daily basis
 Supervise and maintain labor and stock books for research trials
 Help in quality seed production at BISA Farms
 Maintain duty rooster for labour, implement usage and works accomplished
 Assist in developing resource inventories for the BISA farm
 Help operate a good store for daily use and safety of the farm produce

Education / Experience:

 BSc Agriculture (For Field Technicians); High school and two year ITI/ATI Course in Fitter or Mechanic Trade (For Field Mechanics)
 At least 5 years of experience in conducting field trials; handling / maintenance of agricultural machines (new generation CA implements) and operating skills for machinery like combine harvesters
 Working knowledge of English and local regional languages at duty station

Professional Competencies:

 Planned and organized approach
 Strong self motivation and innovative skills
 Demonstrated good communication and organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
 Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural partnerships

Job Location:

 At BISA sites in Ladhowal, Punjab; Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 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.