RFP 103546 Intern- Agronomy, DR Congo ( Bukavu)

Support biofortified seed production initiatives and field trials.

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Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

Open positions at Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Application deadline 2 years ago: Wednesday 6 Mar 2024 at 18:20 UTC

Overview

Support biofortified seed production initiatives and field trials.

You have:

Degree in Agricultural Sciences or agribusiness.
At least 1 years of relevant experience in field work and working with farmers.
Good communication skills in French and fluency in local languages.
Basic computer literacy in Word and Excel.

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Job Description

Support all biofortified seed production initiatives and field trials in the area of operation.
- Assist in conducting experiments, data collection and investigations into field crop problems and develop new methods of growing biofortified crop to ensure more efficient production, higher yields, and improved quality.
- Support a scaling out strategy/structure for the biofortified crop in the area to ensure that the improved varieties are available for use in the area.
- Assist in exposing farmers to new farming methods that promote higher yields and profitability.
- Keep and use detailed records on targeted farmers to enhance the understanding of farmers’ production needs and problems.
- Assist in communicating farmer production trends, crop conditions, wants/needs/concerns to the appropriate people within the HarvestPlus structure.
- Assist in conducting demonstrations within farming communities to expose farmers to high nutrient varieties and ensure that farmers adopt them.
- Participate in training of farmers and staff of local organizations.
- Assist in organizing farmer extension events.
- Assist in disseminating nutrition messaging to the targeted beneficiaries.
- Work with nutrition team to promote preparation and utilization of foods made from biofortified crops.
- Work with supervisors in the supervision of beneficiary households.
- Assist in the training of beneficiary households in the biofortification approach.
- Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Degree in Agricultural Sciences or agribusiness.
- At least 1 years of relevant experience in field work and working with farmers.
- Good communication skills in French and fluency in local languages.
- Basic computer literacy in Word and Excel.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with biofortified crops and their production?	This question explores your relevant experience in agriculture, particularly with biofortified crops.	Detail specific examples of projects or tasks you have worked on related to biofortified crops.
How do you approach training farmers regarding new agricultural practices?	The interviewer wants to understand your training methods and communication skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to collect data on crop production?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you successfully communicated with stakeholders in a farming community.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
In what ways would you promote the adoption of high nutrient varieties among farmers?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.