Project Assistant – International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

Apply no later than Sunday, January 22, 2023

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is the global leader in publicly-funded maize and wheat research and related farming systems. Headquartered near Mexico City, CIMMYT works with hundreds of partners throughout the developing world to sustainably increase the productivity of maize and wheat cropping systems, thus improving global food security and reducing poverty. CIMMYT is a member of the CGIAR System and leads the CGIAR Research Programs on Maize and Wheat and the Excellence in Breeding Platform. The Center receives support from national governments, foundations, development banks and other public and private agencies. (The abbreviation “CIMMYT”​ derives from the Spanish version of our name: Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo.)

The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) is a non-profit international research institute dedicated to food, nutrition and livelihood security as well as environmental rehabilitation in South Asia, which is home to more than 300 million undernourished people. BISA is a collaborative effort involving CIMMYT and the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR). Please refer to the website for more information: www.bisa.org and www.cimmyt.org

We are seeking a dynamic, and self-motivated professional with excellent organizational and people skills for the position of Project Assistant.

The position will be based at Patna.

Specific duties:

• Support in execution of different farmers’ participatory projects in Bihar.
• Compilation of the information and data related to farmers’ participatory demonstrations from the partners and field technical staffs.
• Arrange the movement and keep the records of input used, machinery and other services provided by the project to the partners and farmers in standard BISA-CIMMYT format.
• Support in organizing meetings and logistics related to project.
• Provide logistic/secretarial assistance to BISA Senior staff for various administrative work related to project including oversight for project procurement and management of assets, inventory and other resources.
• Any other work as assigned by the supervisor.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

• Essential: Graduate in Biological science/Administration/B.Com
• Desirable: Good knowledge of crop production techniques and latest agriculture machinery with minimum 2 years’ of experience in the same field.
• Excellent communication skills in local language (Hindi) and English.
• Good skills/experience on computer applications/IT/ project management tools.
• Demonstrated skills on knowledge management.
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Teamwork, Creative Thinking and Communication.

The position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 1 year, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT-BISA offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance.

Candidates must submit the applications via online form available here for IN22153_Project Assistant, no later than Sunday, January 22, 2023.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity