Junior Research Assistant (N-24-17)

International Potato Center Position Announcement

Junior Research Assistant

Koraput, India

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Junior Research Assistant to support and coordinate Apical Rooted Cutting Technology (ARC) for Potato Seed production in Koraput.

About CIP: CIP, a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIARCenters/Alliancesinclosecollaborationwithhundredsofpartners, includingnationalandregionalresearch institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector. CIP works with partners in over 20 countries to improve diets and incomes of poor people in Africa, Asia and Latin America through scientific research, innovation, and capacity strengthening. Focusing on potato and sweet potato as food systems entry point, CIP’s programs seek to strengthen broader agri-food systems to generate economic, social and nutritional benefits for farmers, enterprises and consumers emphasizing the priorities of women and youth in particular. CIP emphasizes the synergies between social and bio-physical sciences as a core strategy for making breakthroughs in our understanding of complex development challenges in food and agriculture and for our ability to overcome these. Within this pluralistic strategy, qualitative social science has a central, and increasing place for explaining human and institutional behavior and assessing benefits and risks for human development.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide technical and logistical support to ARC Nurseries to ensure optimal plant growth and development.

• Implement measures for the hardening of tissue culture plantlets to improve their resilience and adaptability to field conditions.

• Facilitate and promote the adoption of Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) techniques for potato seed production through training and awareness campaigns.

• Coordinate allactivitiesrelatedto seed production,including scheduling, resource allocation,andquality control, to ensure efficient and successful seed production cycles.

• Comply with national and international health and safety laws, regulations and standards. What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture/Horticulture or related fields.

• Field Experience related agriculture

• Experience in working with rural community.

• 1-2 years’ experience in Agriculture related fields

• Verbal and Writing skills in Odia, Hindi is must.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is an international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background. • CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.

• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

What are we offering?

• Great career opportunity in an international organization.

• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience. • One-year term contract with the possibility of renewal. • Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

How to apply?

Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ , submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on April 2 , 2024, and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.