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The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has announced a Notification for the Recruitment of Scientific Officers. Candidates can check the details of ICRISAT Scientific Officers Recruitment and can apply through the official website or the below provided link.

1. Master’s degree in agricultural engineering/soil science/agriculture extension/agronomy and related NRM disciplines at least 1 year of work experience
2. Minimum of one-year working experience in Bundelkhand region or similar ecology
3. Demonstrate the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
4. Perform other duties as requested by the district coordinators/state coordinator of the project
5. Willingness to work in an extremely challenging environment of Bundelkhand region

The is a Consolidated position initially for a period of 24 months, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent, funding availability and the institute’s continuing need for the position.

Direct Link to Apply Online for ICRISAT Scientific Officers Recruitment

Applicants should apply on or before 19 August 2020, with latest Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

1. To supervise on-farm farmer participatory action research trials on various productivity enhancement interventions (soil tested based balanced nutrients application; testing, evaluating and promoting improved crop cultivars; farm mechanization interventions, etc.) in different districts of Uttar Pradesh

2. To identify suitable sites for undertaking rainwater harvesting (in-situ and ex-situ intervention), agroforestry, fodder development and promotion interventions

3. Constant interactions with the farmers, researchers and Department of Agriculture officials and act as a liaison person in the district. Staff should liaise with various stakeholders such as farmers, the village community, consortium partners, line department officials and scientists at ICRISAT and other national institutes; develop the village and field-scale project interventions

4. To organize capacity building/exposure visits/field days’/farmers days/etc. to field functionaries and farmers

5. Intensive field data monitoring to capture various project progress and impact indicators;

6. All other project-related activities as per the need

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The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics is an international organization which conducts agricultural research for rural development, headquartered in Patancheru with several regional centers and research stations

Headquarters: Patancheru, Hyderabad
Location: Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Founded: 1972
Motto: Science of discovery to science of delivery
Parent organisation: CGIAR
Founders: M. S. Swaminathan, C. Fred Bentley, Ralph Cummings