Project Coordinator – West Bengal (N-24-62)

International Potato Center POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Ref.: 24-62/NRS/IN/ASIA

Project Coordinator

The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks to recruit two (2) dynamic Project Coordinators for the West

Bengal Project: ‘Developing local Seed Potato Production System in West Bengal’

The Position: The selected candidate will be based at Cooch Bihar (1) and Hooghly (1), West Bengal. He/she will supervise operations in the locations and consultants and will report to the Principal Scientist. Key Responsibilities:

Project Management :

• Understand and internalize the project mission and contribute to achieving goals effectively and sustainably.

• Develop and maintain detailed work plans with the CIP project team and project project partners. • Monitor and ensure activities are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. • Oversee daily project activities in collaboration with CIP project teams and partners. • Support the public and private partners on innovative potato production technologies, ensuring active engagement and capacity building.

• Establishandmaintainrelationshipswithgovernmentservices,researchstations,NGOs, andfarmer groups.

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of technical and financial reports. • Present project results and outcomes at professional meetings.

• Document lessons learned and best practices.

Technical Competencies:

• Build capacity of partners on seed potato production, field multiplication, and rapid seed multiplication technologies.

• Train on seed production, soil fertility, and agronomic practices through innovation sites. • Facilitate field testing and variety identification for national registration. • Provide technical support in disease detection and tissue culture for seed production. • Develop locally adapted protocols for seed quality assurance.

• Design and implement farmer extension materials and use ICT platforms for outreach. Selection Criteria

• MSc in Agriculture or related fields (PhD preferred but not required).

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project coordination, implementation, and management, including at least 6 years in potato seed systems, variety performance evaluation trials, innovative production practices, soil fertility management, and pest/disease management. • Strong project management, leadership, and team-building skills.

• Proven experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement. • Proficiency in organizational planning and budget management. • Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.

• Willingness to travel and work in rural, resource-limited areas.

• Advanced communication skills in English; knowledge of local language is a plus.

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, improved nutrition and well-being, and genderequalityfor

poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.

• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to

reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

What are we offering?

• Excellent working environment.

• Compensation package commensurate with experience.

• Two (12) months fixed term contract.

• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

How to apply?

Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V in

English with at least three (3) professional references. Screening of applications will begin on November

22 , 2024. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This position will have contact with children or vulnerable adults.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.