POSITION: Hub Coordinator / Research Associate
Reference No.:N16621
Work Station: Mid-West or Far West Nepal
PhD in Agricultural Sciences or a Master's degree with at least 7 years of experience in agricultural cropping systems required. Experience managing field teams and agricultural research & development activities, particularly those spread out geographically. Position is responsible for supervising and managing day-to-day activities in all project sites; ensuring good communication, and developing sustainable partnerships among public and private sector partners. Position will focus significantly on the scaling of agricultural technologies.
Candidates must send their CV and cover letter to CIMMYT-NRSrecruitsouthasia@cgiar.org. no later than Friday, 4th November 2016. Please include reference number in the subject of your email. Incomplete applications (without CV and cover letter) will not be taken into consideration.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. These positions will remain open until filled. CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (commonly called by its Spanish acronym CIMMYT for Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo) is a non-profit research and training institution dedicated to both the development of improved varieties of wheat and maize, and introducing improved agricultural practices to farmers, thereby improving their livelihoods. It is also one of the 15 non-profit, research and training institutions affiliated with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).