Consultant (ARC Technician)

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global research organization is seeking a Consultant (ARC Technician) for apical rooted cutting production in West Bengal. This role requires experience in tissue culture, fluency in Hindi and Bengali, and includes responsibilities like maintaining plants, pest management, and documentation. The position is contractual for 6 months with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in working in tissue culture laboratories or on plants.
• Proven experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to travel and work in rural, resource-limited areas.

Responsabilités

• Maintain polyhouse, screenhouse, and ensure optimal working condition of cutting items.
• Prepare and maintain healthy mother plants for apical cutting production.
• Inspect plants for pests and apply integrated pest management practices.
• Document all greenhouse activities and maintain detailed records.

Connaissances

Experience in tissue culture laboratories

Fluency in Hindi

Fluency in Bengali

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to work in teams

Description du poste

The International Potato Center (CIP) is a global,non-profit research organization that works to improve food security,nutrition, and incomes in developing countries through research and innovationin root and tuber crops—primarily potatoes and sweet potatoes.

The International PotatoCenter (CIP) seeks to recruit a dynamic Consultant (ARC Technician) for ApicalRooted Cutting production for the West Bengal Project: ‘Developing local Seed Potato Production System in West Bengal’ .The Consultant will be responsible for planning,implementing, and managing ARC production in the polyhouse and field. The roleensures the maintenance of high-quality ARC production from tissue culturesplantlets and compliance with phytosanitary standards. The selected Consultant will be based at Mohit Nagar, WestBengal.

1. Plant Material Preparation and Maintenance

• Maintain polyhouse, screenhouse, sprayer, trays, sharp cutting items in optimal working condition
  
• Prepare and maintain healthy motherplants for apical cutting production.
  
• Regularly prune and manage plants to ensure optimal shoot growth for cuttings.
  
• Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light) in the propagation area and take corrective action
  
• Optimize the mother plant management protocol.
  

2. Cutting Preparation and Rooting

• Select and prepare apical cuttings following standardized protocols.
  
• Treat cuttings with rooting agents (if applicable) and plant them in appropriate substrates.
  
• Maintain consistent watering, humidity, and temperature to promote uniform rooting.
  

3. Pest and Disease Management

• Inspect plants and propagation materials for pests or diseases.
  
• Apply integrated pest management (IPM) practices and maintain hygiene standards in the production area.
  
• Ensure sanitation of tools, equipment, and propagation units.
  

4. Documentation and Inventory Control

• Ensure proper documentation of all greenhouse activities, inventory control, and database updates.
  
• Maintain detailed records of plant batches, rooting success rates, and distribution.
  
• Track supplies and request materials proactively to avoid shortages.
  

5. Quality Control and Reporting

• Conduct regular checks to ensure uniformity and quality of rooted cuttings.
  
• Record growth data and report deviations or issues to supervisors.
  
• Participate in continuous improvement of ARC production protocols.
  

Requirements

INCUMBENT PROFILE

Education:

Experience:

· Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in working in tissue culture laboratories or on plants

Language:

· The candidate must be fluent in Hindi and Bengali.

Specialization:

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in working in tissue culture laboratories or on plants
  
• Proven experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
  
• Willingnessto travel and work in rural, resource-limited areas.
  

The initial contractual assignment for 6 months with the possibility of extension based on performance and requirements.

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 as soon as we start getting applications and position will remain open until filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.