Consultant (Agriculture)

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 innovation
in root and tuber crops—primarily potatoes and sweet potatoes.

CIP’s focus areas encompass a range of strategic priorities aimed
at improving agricultural systems and livelihoods. These include crop
improvement through the development of climate-resilient, high-yielding,
and disease-resistant varieties of potatoes and sweet potatoes; sustainable
farming by promoting environmentally friendly and resource-efficient
agricultural practices; and nutrition and food systems, particularly
through the use of biofortified crops. CIP also works to strengthen value
chains and market access by supporting smallholder farmers in building
inclusive and profitable value chains, while enhancing climate resilience by helping farming systems adapt to the impacts of climate change.

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a
motivated, hands-on agricultural professional to help implement a potato
development project in South-West Haryana. The Consultant will work closely
with farmers, government departments, and project team to introduce,
demonstrate, and promote table and processing potato varieties and provides
training to extension staff of Department of Horticulture and farmers on best
potato production practices including post-harvest management. This is a field-based
role involving farmer engagement, supervision of demonstration plots, and
ensuring the smooth rollout of project activities across project districts. This
position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful
agricultural research and development aimed at improving food security and
livelihoods in the region. The consultant will be based in Sirsa, Haryana.

Requirements

• Identify and mobilize farmers and create
  awareness about the project.
• Implementation of project initiatives
• Develop potato production clusters in
  selected districts.
• Work closely with the Department of
  Horticulture (DoH) and Haryana Agriculture University /KVK teams.
• Set up, monitor, and manage demonstration
  plots for table and processing potatoes.
• Provide training to farmers on best
  agronomic practices, pest and disease control, and efficient resource
  utilization such as fertilizers and water.
• Organize and support farmer and trainer
  workshops on potato production, pest management, post-harvest handling,
  packaging, and value addition for processing.
• Prepare training materials and learning
  resources.
• Support Project team in writing annual
  technical report.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders to
  ensure timely and effective project delivery.

·       The candidate must be fluent in Hindi to conversate with farmers, with advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

Benefits

The initial contractual appointment for this role will be till
March 2026, The mentioned Haryana project is approved till 2029, hence there is
high possibility of contract renewal based on project requirements and
individual performance. 

 CIP is coming up with South Asia Regional Center (CSARC) in Agra
in upcoming months and it is poised to become a key hub for advanced
agricultural research, focusing on sustainable potato and root crop production.
This state-of-the-art facility will support innovative research in crop
breeding, biotechnology, and climate-resilient farming practices. The center
will also facilitate collaboration between scientists, policymakers, and
farmers to enhance food security and agricultural resilience.

Your involvement and contribution in this mission of the CIP will
be deeply appreciated and regarded as a valuable contribution toward our shared
goals.

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. 

Learn
more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.

CIP
is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged
to apply.