tendersglobal.net
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government.
The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff. Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.
This position is based at Bhubaneswar, Odisha and must only be filled by the permanent residents of India.
IRRI is set to implement a new project “Promotion, scaling and market positioning of specialty rice in Odisha”. Under this project, ecological suitability and market scalability of different biofortified and low GI rice varieties will be assessed. Besides on-farm testing of new germplasms in this segment, large-scale demonstration of best-fit varieties will also be undertaken. The project will be implemented in four target districts— Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, Ganjam, and Bolangir. The planned work streams are:
This position under the supervision of specialists will support seed system research programs through farmers’ engagement, community mobilization, close on-field coordination with implementing partners, trial management, timely data collection and reporting, seed logistics, and facilitation of other initiatives from time to time.
Intermediate with 5 years of relevant experience or Graduation in agriculture with 2 years of relevant work experience
Mandatory:
Preferred:
Allowances:
In addition to the base salary mentioned above, IRRI also offers the following allowances:-
IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances.
Join our team and be part of our story! Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (tendersglobal.net) you saw this job posting.
tendersglobal.net JOB DESCRIPTION P.S: Please ensure that you fill in all details before submitting your…
tendersglobal.net Description The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the…
tendersglobal.net Background Consultancy Assignment ONU Femmes, fondée sur la vision de l'égalité consacrée dans la…
tendersglobal.net JOB DESCRIPTION The purpose of the Private and Market Housing Technical Officer position is…
tendersglobal.net Job Description Under the guidance and general supervision of the Education Manager (P4) who…
tendersglobal.net PURPOSE OF THE POSITION This vacancy notice will be used to establish a roster…
This website uses cookies.