Research Associate- Agronomist

The International Potato Center (CIP), on behalf of CIMMYT, is seeking one (01) Research Associate, Agronomist to perform the all the activities in line with the project objectives.

CIMMYT has established a hosting agreement with CIP for a project in Mozambique, leveraging CIP’s legal and operational framework to facilitate administrative services.

About the position:

The Research Associate, Agronomist will be based in Lichinga, Mozambique, and will report to the Project Manager at CIMMYT.

Key responsibilities:

The selected candidates will mainly focus on the responsibilities below:

• Coordination and supervision of the field technicians in the target districts
  
• Preparing and submit annual plan and budgets for inputs and kit for the project beneficiaries.
  
• Preparing all activity plans and budgets for crops production, demonstration sites and farmers training.
  
• Conducting training needs assessment and prepare training modules and materials, train farmers on production techniques and use of improved inputs and technologies
  
• Preparing protocols, design and establish results demonstration plots for the CIMMYT promoted crops.
  
• Designing and Implement farm field schools’ techniques to enhance producer’s participation.
  
• Planning and conducting the field days in collaboration with the SDAEs
  
• Collaboration with the government extension workers at the district and provincial levels to disseminate CIMMYT promoted technologies and techniques.
  
• Participating in technical meetings and councils.
  
• Collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) personnel in the development of progress and impact indicators for project monitoring.
  
• Preparing monthly progress reports and submit to the coordinator.
  
• Performing any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
  

Requirements

The selected candidate should have the following skills, knowledge, experience, and personal characteristics:

• ·       Masters’ Degree in Agronomy or related area.
  ·       Advanced Agronomic Practices: Crop management, soil science, pest control, sustainable farming techniques, and modern agricultural technologies.
  ·       At least 6 years of working experience designing, conducting, and analysing agricultural experiments, and proficiency in scientific research methods and data analysis.
  ·       Practical experience in farming operations and familiarity with fieldwork.
  ·       Experience providing training and advisory services to farmers and agricultural workers.
  ·       Managing natural resources, understanding the environmental impact of agricultural practices, and implementing sustainability measures.
  ·       Understanding agricultural markets, trade, economic principles, and policies.
  ·       Stakeholder Engagement: Working with farmers, agribusinesses, government agencies, and NGOs; building professional relationships
  ·       Data Management and Analysis: Using software for data collection, management, and analysis (e.g., GIS, statistical software).
  ·       Information Technology: Using modern IT tools and platforms for agricultural research, communication, and management.
  ·       Languages: Fluent in Portuguese, English and local language.
  
  

Benefits

• A supportive and dynamic working environment.
  A competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
  
• Fixed-term contract until the project end date (November 30th, 2025).