ICRISAT Associate Scientist Jobs 2023 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs.
ICRISAT Zimbabwe looking for “Associate Scientist”.
Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before July 04, 2023.
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in the drylands of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi-arid or dryland tropics has over 2 billion people, and 644 million of these are the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower these poor people to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agriculture.
ICRISAT Associate Scientist Jobs 2023
The ICRISAT has published a job vacancy announcement on June 15, 2023 for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of Associate Scientist to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
| Recruiter | International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) |
| Position | Associate Scientist |
| Location | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Two years |
| Application Deadline | July 04, 2023 |
ICRISAT Job Vacancy 2023
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct baseline market research to determine the socio-economic feasibility and circularity of proposed agro-based Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within the targeted smallholder irrigation scheme landscapes.
- Support the establishment of viable MSMEs by facilitating the formation of business-oriented producer, processing and trading groups, mentoring their operationalization, market linkages and learning during transition to self-sustaining business entities that prioritize and promote circular food systems
- Develop inclusive rural business models, based on informed business re-organization, business plans, complementary services and capacity development, for the MSMEs to promote circular food systems principles (regenerative production, reduced external inputs and pollution, and ensuring recovery for future uses).
- Carry out participatory value chain analysis to identify critical social, economic and institutional factors key to enhancing the performance of selected MSMEs.
Position in Organization:
- Associate Scientist
- Job Code: RA23_0544
- Department: Zimbabwe
- Location: Zimbabwe
- Skill: Circular Food Systems Specialist
- Experience: 1 – 2 Yrs
- Recruitment Process Global
Qualification:
Skills and Qualifications:
- Ph.D in Agricultural Economics/Rural Development/Development Studies with at least 2 years of experience in Agri-Business or Entrepreneurship
- Experience with African smallholder agriculture and business development services an advantage
- Demonstrated skills in circular food systems and facilitation of public private partnerships
- Ability to work in multi-stakeholder, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams, and processes
- Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct clear presentations and prepare written reports
Desired skills:
- Highly motivated and self-driven candidate, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment
- Aptitude and skills to formulate projects, strong track record of resource mobilization
- Ability to work with different nationalities and disciplines in a diverse and multi-cultural environment
- Experience in leading and supervising teams of scientists and development workers
- Track records in building and leading effective partnerships
- Demonstrate high level of initiatives and be innovative
Apply by 4 July 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply ICRISAT Associate Scientist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.icrisat.org/careers/jobs?id=MTU0
The Closing Date: July 04, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.icrisat.org |
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