Position: Assistant Research Associate (Recent Job)
- No. of Openings 1
- Category NGO/INGO/Social/Develop.Projects
- Job Location 5
- Job Level Junior Level
- Salary Negotiable
- Education Level Bachelor in related field
- Experience Upto two years
- Expiry date Jun 03, 2019 (Expired)
Job Description
- Coordinate field operations for the evaluation and validation of new varieties with enhanced tolerance to multiple biotic and abiotic stresses.
- Organize and conduct multi location field trials in collaboration with project partners in Nepal.
- Implement proper field designs, data collection and management, analysis and
- interpretation methods in identifying/recommending new products/technologies for NSAF target crops.
- Visit and supervise field trials, research fields, demonstration plots, seed production sites.
- Work with public and private sector partners to support quality seed production of new crop varieties.
- Enhance capacity of seed company partners in seed processing, storage, marketing and quality control activities.
- Support partners in adapting best seed production and crop management practices.
- Contribute to the overall seed systems activities as per NSAF's objectives.
- Collaborate and ensure effective interface with market development, MEL, socio economics, project management and communication components of the project
- Implementing scaling strategies, strategic research and demonstration activities in
- Collaboration with farmers as well as public and private sector partners.
- Prepare success stories related to the project outcomes to enhance feasibility
- Contribute to prepare journal articles/ scientific publications.
- Organizing technical trainings and demonstrations for farmers and seed company partners.
- Ensure effective networking and good communication links with all key project personnel as well as farmers and public and private partners.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Job Specification
- M.Sc. degree in plant breeding, seed technology, agronomy, horticulture or closely related fieldsand proven experience on field research activities
- The position requires a minimum work experience of 2 years - Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a discipline.
- Proven experiences on the seed production of hybrids and OPVs, management of demonstration and validation trials, variety release procedures, seed regulations, seed quality standards,
- Hands-on experiences in collecting, processing, and analysing experimental data from standard and incomplete block designs
- Excellent computer skills and experience with relevant agriculturaldata analysis software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in English and Nepali.
- A high degree of personal organization and ability to multi-task and work under pressure and willing to travel extensively.
- Valid motor cycle driving license holder
This job has been expired
on 2019-06-03
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