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International Water Management Institute (IWMI), is a nonprofit scientific research organization, one of the 15 International Institutes under the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), with its world headquarter at Colombo, Sri Lanka. IWMI is engaged in various aspects of water and land management.
Description:
The Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security Research program of the CGIAR has identified three villages in Sangrur District, Punjab to evaluate interventions which may transform the villages to cope with imminent climate changes. A number of agronomic, water management and policy interventions are being evaluated. The project is now seeking a Research Assistant, to be based in Sangrur to support researchers based in New Delhi and Ludhiana.
- B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering or M.Sc. in Agronomy or Soil Science
- Basic computer skills including word-processing, database and spread-sheet management
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- The ability to work within a team and independently
- Experience in working with farmers and farming communities
- Preference for candidate with own transport and fluency in Punjabi
Duration:
The position is for 1 year and can be renewed further based on the performance of the candidate and funding availability.
- Act as a liaison between IWMI and our field partners IFFCO Foundation
- Establish effective linkages with the local community, Panchayat, KVK, PAU, and Punjab Department of Agriculture.
- Co-ordinate installation of a recharge trench near a village pond in Sangrur, and install rain gauges and depth sensors to enable data collection.
- Conduct field trials on hybrid irrigation methods in Sangrur
- Collect data on farmers field on agronomic and soils aspects
- Collect data on technologies being tested and assist farmers in keeping records of inputs applied and operation performed
- Provide logistic supports to the IWMI scientists as and when required
Applications (covering letter, and CV) addressing selection criteria and contact details of three referees, must be sent to thebelow mentioned address. CV and Cover letter attachment file names must be of this format .. Name-CV/Cover Letter-Duty Station (E.g. Aakanksh-CV-Punjab or Aakanksh-Cover Letter- Punjab) and Subject line - Applications For The Post of Research Assistant -Name-Punjab. Application mails without this subject line would not be considered.
Remuneration:
Monthly remuneration will be commensurable with successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, and will include a transport allowance, but will not exceed INR 35,000/-
Last date to apply: April 15, 2012
Contact details:
Administrative Officer,
IWMI New Delhi,
NASC Complex,
DPS Marg, Pusa,
New Delhi 110 012
Email: N.Aakanksh@cgiar.org
Website: http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/