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

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

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Project Coordinators for an innovative initiative in West Bengal. This role involves overseeing project activities, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful implementation of advanced potato production technologies. With a focus on capacity building and collaboration, the selected candidates will play a crucial role in enhancing local seed potato production systems. If you are passionate about agricultural development and have a strong background in project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project coordination and management.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills required.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain detailed work plans with project teams.
• Monitor project activities to ensure timely completion and quality.

Connaissances

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Organizational Planning

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Capacity Building

Formation

MSc in Agriculture or related fields

PhD in Agriculture (preferred)

Description du poste

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 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.
  
• Establish and maintain relationships with government services, research stations, NGOs, and farmer 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.
  
• 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.
  

Requirements

• 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.