Job Description

Title: Research Associate, LRS

Company Name: International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Minimum MSc degree in fisheries, aquaculture, agricultural sciences, agricultural Engineering, climatology, or agricultural economics, with demonstrated work experience in a similar capacity. Batchelor's degree holders will be considered if exemplary performance and experience can be demonstrated.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Help to coordinate field and desk research activities in support of the CaFFSA project leader, scientists, and research associates.
∎ Carry out field work and surveys in multiple locations in Bangladesh.
∎ Conduct field days and coordinate participatory research activities on aspects related to rice-fish farming, aquaculture and climate services.
∎ Collect, curate, and analyse field data from surveys. Data entry, data cleaning, and provision of metadata for all datasets are a core part of this position
∎ Lead survey efforts using Open Data Kit (ODK), Surveybe and other electronic survey platforms
∎ Assist in designing ICT based weather knowledge dissemination systems
∎ Conduct informal trainings to NGO, Government of Bangladesh, farmers in coordination CIMMYT's senior staff.
∎ Organize meetings with various stakeholders and the Department of Agricultural Extension, Department of Fisheries and partners to discuss, streamline and implement climate services in Bangladesh.
∎ Facilitate to form partnerships with a wide range of clientele from public and private sector organizations including farmers' groups.
∎ Assist monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
∎ Perform any other job-related duties as instructed by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Demonstrated understanding of agricultural, aquaculture and climate change research issues in Bangladesh
∎ Demonstrated experience to effectively communicate and collaborate with farmers and fishers in a research capacity
∎ Ability to work with a range of partners, including the government of Bangladesh
∎ Ability to travel frequently and on demand
∎ Ability to work without frequent supervision or guidance, and to deliver work packages on time and with quality
∎ Prior experience administering field surveys and field studies
∎ Computer skills MS Office (outlook, excel, access), SPSS, JMP, R, or other statistical programs, and ability to rapidly learn new software, etc.
∎ Understanding of Interactive voice response (IVR) or Mobile application technologies is highly desirable
∎ Experience with Graphic design software and the use Open Data Kit (ODK) is desirable
∎ Self-motivation to independently learn and take on complex tasks with self-guidance.
∎ Physical fitness and ability to engage in field work on farms in rural contexts.
∎ Ability to travel and undertake fieldwork in rural contexts for extended periods of time
∎ Ability to drive motorcycle with valid license is desirable

Application Deadline: October 1, 2019

Company Information:
∎ International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)

Category: NGO/Development

Source: bdjobs.com

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