Job Opportunity for Senior Research Associate/Research Associate, Value Chain at International Potato Center in Bhubaneshwar

About the role: The successful candidate will work on developing Potato and Sweet Potato Seed Value Chain in Odisha and Value Chain analysis – identification of value chain constraints.

The selected candidate should be driven by the desire to achieve impact through high quality development interventions in close coordination with partners. The position will be based in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India and will report to CIP Asia Project Coordinator. This is a National recruited position that will work closely with other CIP science teams at CIP regional office in New Delhi, India and it headquarter in Lima, Peru. The assignment will include frequent travel within India.

Key responsibilities:

•        Conceptualize, plan, supervise and lead the implementation and reporting of plans and programs related to the assigned project/initiative.
•        Work on planning and implementation of seed value chain upgrading strategies in Odisha
•        Develop and oversee implementation of strategies in accordance with agreed objectives of the projector initiative
•        Develop and maintain partnerships with various stakeholders (public and private sectors).
•        Participate in organization wide activities and represent CIP at various meetings or events as workshops, conferences and trainings for capacity building of partners.
•        Publish scientific papers in high-impact academic journals according to the discipline, prepare project reports and policy briefs.
•        Comply with applicable health and safety CIP policies and procedures.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

•        Master’s degree in Agriculture/Agricultural economics/ Agricultural development/Development economics or a closely related field.
•        Experience in farmer mobilization and linking small holder farmers to substantive markets
•        Strong experience of at least 10 years in agriculture related area od work.
•        Relevant experience in conducting agricultural/rural sector/subsector analytical studies, and/or in planning, design, supervision of agricultural and rural investment operations, including elaboration of agribusiness investment feasibility studies/food chain analyses/agricultural market studies.
•        Experience in field work preferably on potato
•        Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Benefits

Why should you consider this opportunity?

•        CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
•        CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world.
•        CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis. Its research is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector.

What are we offering?

• ​Great career opportunity in an international organization.
• Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.