ICRISAT jobs for Scientific Officer in Bhubaneswar. Last Date to apply: 24 Aug 2018
Job Description
ICRISAT seeks applications for Scientific Officer – Bhoochetana Project position to be based in Odisha, India.
Scientific Officer – Bhoochetana
Essential criteria: M.Sc (Agri) / M.Sc (Hort) / M.Sc (Vet) / M.Sc in Biological Sciences with fluency in English. Knowledge/fluency in Oriya will be preferred.The candidate should have aptitude and skills to draft reports, papers.Knowledge of M.S. Office is essential
Desirable: Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.Well versed with Computer operations and digital reporting.People with flair for field work, group interactions and suitable experience will be preferred. Work in an inter-disciplinary team in multicultural and multinational environment and the ability to interact with partner organizations
Scientific Officer – Agronomy
Essential criteria: M.Sc. degree in Agrometeorology, agronomy, crop science, soil science, natural resource management or related discipline with experience in climate analysis, field agronomic knowledge. A good understanding about the local cropping systems and usefulness of climate services in agriculture. Knowledge on how the application of Digital Agriculture may enhance productivity, logistics or market access for smallholder farmers and value chain actors.Prior experience in agriculture or allied sectors and working directly with farmers and farmer groups. Experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders and interest to work in interdisciplinary team.Ability and willingness to participate in field work extensively.
Desirable: GIS and spatial analysis skills.Understanding of semi-arid smallholder farming systems and their constraints and opportunities.Experience in organizing capacity-building programs especially digitization related in Agriculture.Expertise in MS word, power points, excel, Share Point is desirable.
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About Company
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world.