Consultancy- ARC-based potato seed production-West Bengal (C-24-31)

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading agricultural organization is seeking a consultant to oversee ARC-based potato seed production in West Bengal. Responsibilities include promoting technology, monitoring production, and conducting farmer training. Preferred candidates should have a degree in Agriculture/Horticulture and experience in relevant field projects. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The role involves frequent travel within West Bengal and offers a temporary contract pending performance evaluation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science or Agriculture/Horticulture preferred.
• Experience in agriculture, nursery management, or seed production.
• Willingness to travel frequently within districts of West Bengal.

Responsabilités

• Promote Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) technology.
• Monitor ARC production in nurseries and seed production.
• Conduct farmer training sessions and demonstration trials.

Connaissances

Proactive learning

Field activity management

Collaboration and training

Data collection and reporting

Communication skills

Formation

B.Sc. in Agriculture/Horticulture

Description du poste

Overview

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a consultant with a strong commitment to proactive learning, ready to take on responsibilities at various levels for ARC-based potato seed production across West Bengal. The consultant will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of field activity implementation and reporting. The position will be based in Mohitnagar (Jalpaiguri) and Rangbull (Darjeeling), West Bengal, and will report to the CIP Project Manager, West Bengal. This is a temporary, contractual role, with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. The assignment requires frequent travel across West Bengal.

Objectives

The selected candidate will mainly focus on the tasks/responsibilities below:

• Promote Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) technology.
• Monitor ARC production in nurseries, as well as G0 and G1 potato seed production in partner and stakeholder fields.
• Collaborate closely with the project team to conduct farmer training sessions and demonstration trials, integrating improved varieties and production practices to enhance farmers' incomes.
• Collect baseline survey data, trial results, and support senior researchers in preparing technical progress reports and analyses.
• Contribute to the development of training materials in the local language.

Requirements

• A degree in Science or B.Sc. in Agriculture/Horticulture is preferred.
• Relevant work experience in agriculture, nursery management, or seed production.
• Experience working on field-based rural development projects that promote agricultural or technological innovations, preferably in potato farming within India.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Willingness to travel frequently within districts of West Bengal.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hindi, Nepali, and Bengali is an added advantage.