Senior Research Associate

Support seed potato project implementation in West Bengal.

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CIP - International Potato Center

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Support seed potato project implementation in West Bengal.

You have:

PhD level degree in Agriculture or agricultural-related fields.
Minimum of six years’ experience in project coordination and implementation.
Strong background in potato seed systems and good agricultural practices.
Practical expertise in seed storage, pest and disease management, and potato production is essential.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and disseminate technical reports.
Fluent in Bengali and Hindi; advanced written and oral communication skills in English, Hindi, and Bengali required.
Willingness to travel and work in resource-limited rural areas.

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Describe your experience with seed quality management and how it could support this project.	Understanding your expertise in seed management helps assess your fit for managing seed potato quality.	Discuss specific instances where you've managed seed quality and the outcomes.
How do you engage with stakeholders to enhance project success?	The interviewer wants to gauge your stakeholder engagement skills in agricultural projects.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you adopt to deal with pest and disease management?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a technical report you prepared?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your leadership style when working with a multi-disciplinary team.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with project management in agriculture?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure your project work is cost-efficient and effective?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you handle communication in a cross-cultural environment.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.