Associate Scientist (N-25-29)
Support the implementation of the FAO’s Additional Financing for Afghanistan Emergency Food Security Project.
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Overview
Support the implementation of the FAO’s Additional Financing for Afghanistan Emergency Food Security Project.
You have:
- PhD Scientist with 8-10 years’ potato field experience on quality potato seed production, experience in imparting training on best potato production practices to farmers/extension staff, developing training material, and can support in writing potato proposals for funding
- Experience in lab, people and project management.
- Advanced level in written and spoken English.
- Analytical thinking, hard worker, organized, good communicating and continuous improvement.
- Integrity and attention to detail handling confidential and sensitive information.
The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks to recruit a full-time Scientist to support the implementation of the FAO’s “Additional Financing for Afghanistan Emergency Food Security Project.” The position will be based in Karnal, Haryana, India, and will play a key role in strengthening Afghanistan’s potato seed systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for arranging potato seed supply to Kabul, developing training materials, and delivering both virtual and in-person training sessions for trainers and farmers on best practices in potato seed production. Additionally, the Scientist will develop protocols for the evaluation of CIP germplasm to identify and advance locally adapted potato varieties and will prepare monthly and annual technical project reports.
About the role: This position will be based in Karnal, Haryana, India. The selected candidate will be under the direct supervision and guidance of the Principal Investigator of the project.
Key responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will mainly focus on these tasks/responsibilities below:
- Provide scientific leadership in the development of training materials and capacity-building programs, both online and in-person, on best potato seed production practices and the participatory evaluation of CIP germplasm using the PVS approach.
- Oversee and facilitate the supply of CIP advanced germplasm and potato seed of released Indian varieties for adaptability trials and seed multiplication in Afghanistan.
- Lead the design and supervision of research trials for evaluating potato varieties and CIP germplasm under Afghan conditions.
- Conduct statistical analyses, synthesize research findings, and ensure the timely preparation of monthly and annual technical reports for donors.
- Contribute to and/or lead the formulation of new project proposals and funding opportunities related to potato research and development in collaboration with national and international partners.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have the following knowledge, experience, skills and personal characteristics:
- PhD Scientist with 8-10 years’ potato field experience on quality potato seed production, experience in imparting training on best potato production practices to farmers/ extension staff, developing the training material and can support in writing the potato proposals for funding
- Experience in lab, people and project management.
- Advanced level in written and spoken English.
- Analytical thinking, hard worker, organized, good communicating and continuous improvement.
- The successful candidate will be required to show integrity and attention to detail handling confidential and sensitive information.
Benefits
- Great career opportunity in an international organization.
- Salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
- One year’s full-time contract with the possibility of renewal.
- Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with potato seed production and your role in training others? | This assesses your practical knowledge and training skills in potato seed production. | Focus on specific examples where you have successfully trained others and the impact of that training. |
| How do you ensure the integrity and accuracy of your research findings? | The interviewer wants to know about your methods for maintaining quality in research work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies have you used to manage projects effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a challenging situation you faced while conducting research and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role do you play in the development of training materials? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with best practices in potato seed production? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with statistical analysis in agricultural research. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you detail an experience where you demonstrated strong leadership in a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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