Vacancies Open At ICRISAT

Associate Manager

Job Description

1 Vacancies

ICRISAT is seeking applications from a dynamic and highly innovative Associate Manager to work with multi-disciplinary team comprising scientist from various disciplines to enhance the host plant resistance in rice. The position is required to work on rice pathology under One Rice breeding strategy of IRRI and to provide support towards managing OneIRRI network.

This position will provide high-quality system support to end-users. He/she will also be involved in testing and collaborations with counterparts in the whole CGIAR. He/she will also participate in CG-wide workgroups related to Excellence in Breeding projects.

IRRI aims to improve livelihoods and nutrition, abolishing poverty, hunger, and malnutrition among those who depend on rice-based agri-food systems. In doing so, IRRI’s work protects the health of rice farmers and consumers, and the environmental sustainability of rice farming in a world challenged by climate change. IRRI’s work promotes the empowerment of women and supports opportunities for youth in an equitable agri-food system

The position will be based at IRRI-SA Hub, ICRISAT Campus, Patancheru. Hyderabad, Telangana India.

ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. 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 disadvantaged populations to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agricultural production systems.

ICRISAT is headquartered at Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT envisions a prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics. Its mission is to reduce poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics. ICRISAT conducts research on its mandate crops of chickpea, pigeonpea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The Institute focuses its work on the drylands and in protecting the environment. Tropical dryland areas are usually seen as resource-poor and perennially beset by shocks such as drought, thereby trapping dryland communities in poverty and hunger and making them dependent on external aid.

Purpose of the Position:

The associate manager (AM) will be a member of the service provider team supporting data management, client reporting and problem resolution. The hired person’s responsibility is to conduct the data management activities on the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS), including the collation, validation, encoding, spot-checking and quality assurance testing, archiving and curation ensuring compliance to IRRI and Platform-specific policies, procedures and guidelines on data management, back up and uploading.

Key Responsibilities:

1.1. Timely delivery of set objectives: Helpdesk support and Training of EBS

● Provide support to users from CGIAR centers using Enterprise Breeding System

● Maintain, update, monitor, and train users of EBS for compliance

● Assist users in the creation of experiments (trials and nurseries) in terms of guidance, data curation and recording in the EBS system

● Advise users on the SOPs relating to experiments, including experiment protocols, and Data collection activities

● Primary contact for training

Organize, plan, and execute training for various user types

1.2. SOP authoring and compliance monitoring. Take part in creating CGIAR-level Data Management policies

● Write review and implement protocols for data management

● Write review guides and manuals for EBS and tools related

Monitor SOP compliance and rollout

1.3. Internal Process: Improved quality and efficiency of performance related to the product, services, or other key business processes

● Retrieve, and update information based on requests

● To act on all inquiries within 3 working days

Request and/or generate printed materials for compliance

1.4. Customer/Stakeholder: Improved performance from the perspective of the customer or key stakeholders

a. Establishment of data management support to global partners in South Asia region

b. Formalize the online support for data management

● Provides technical advice on data management on EBS-enabled processes

● Provide training on the use of EBS database and tools to both local and global

● Serve as one key support for the Data management team (online and onsite)

Lead on developing the suitable training plan for each type of learner

1.5. Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) Development and Data management activities (local and global users)

● Testing and providing feedback regarding EBS modules and tools

● Assist in developing a process diagram for EBS developers to be used as guide in developing EBS modules and tools

● Roll-out of new releases including information dissemination (email), information sessions and conduct training if needed.

● Collaborate to complete digitization projects to IRRI and global hubs

Contribute in developing e-learning materials, such as videos, infographics, LMS

1.6. Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time

Key Skills:

● Has knowledge in technical writing

● Has experience in user support in training, issue resolutions

● Has good organizational and analytical skills

Additional / Preferred Skills:

● Has experience in planning and organizing training

● Has experience in interacting with different nationalities

Preferred Qualification:

● Post Graduate degree in data management/administration/computer science, IT or related field

Minimum 3 years of work experience in Scientific data management/administration/ computer science

Applicants should apply on or before 10 August 2022, with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer

Key Skills

technical writing,

issue resolution,

analytical

Additional/Preferred Skills

team player,

organizing training,

diversity

Preferred Qualifications

PG in Admin,

PG data management,

PG comp Science,

3 yrs experience,

PG in IT

Preferred Industry Experience

Why ICRISAT?

ICRISAT offers a rewarding career opportunity in dryland agricultural research to have a lasting impact on millions of lives and communities. The state of the art research infrastructure with high performance culture, ICRISAT provides global exposure and learning. For more details, visit www.icrisat.org

2. Scientist

Job Description

1 Vacancies

ICRISAT is seeking applications from a dynamic and highly innovative Scientist-Rice Pathology to work with multi-disciplinary team comprising scientist from various disciplines to enhance the host plant resistance in rice. The position is required to work on rice pathology under One Rice breeding strategy of IRRI and to provide support towards managing OneIRRI network.

The position will be based at IRRI-SA Hub, ICRISAT Campus, Patancheru. Hyderabad, Telangana India. It will report to the Regional Breeding Lead – South Asia and will work in close collaboration with the Plant Pathology and breeding team of IRRI-HQ and NARES partners

Responsibilities:

The role is to co-coordinate the biotic stress screening network (BioNet) in collaboration with IRRI-HQ, regional team, and CG-NARES partners.
Provide support towards managing OneIRRI network (conduct screening of advanced breeding lines of different market segments, which covers seven pipelines mapped to India under different maturity groups early-medium-late), for prevalent diseases and pests under stage-1 and stage-2.
Co-coordinate closely with the IRRI HQ team (BioNet), project partners, other NARES collaborators, to ensure smooth flow of research activities, and screening of germplasm.
Provide support in the research on host plant resistance to major and emerging diseases with IRRI-HQ leads
Provide strategic and technical support to IRRI-SA Hub resistance breeding program.
Assist in high quality research on rice pathology for identification of donors, QTLs, disease monitoring and gene deployment strategy
Collection and characterization of rice pathogens
Assisting in implementation of other plant pathology projects running at the IRRI-SA Hub, Hyderabad
Capacity building of NARES partners for diseases screening on emerging diseases
Supervise and mentor the team of researchers and supporting staff for the proper execution of research programs.
Development and writing of new proposal on rice diseases for India
Write and publish articles in peer-reviewed journals and support timely submission of reports to donor

Qualifications and Experience:

· PhD in Plant Pathology/Botany/Genetics/Breeding or other relevant discipline with 4 years of post-PhD experience on major and emerging diseases of rice in research institute/university

· Strong understanding in rice pathology particularly related to disease resistance, host pathogen interaction, pathogen characterization and protocol optimization for emerging diseases of rice

· Proven technological proficiency in conducting diseases screening trials and multilocation/hotspot testing

Desirable

· Experience in working on major and emerging diseases of rice

· Experience in writing and managing grants

· Respectable publication record, as evidenced by research papers in referred journals

· Aptitude to work collegially and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural environments.

Applicants should apply on or before 7 August 2022, with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer

Key Skills

Pathotyping,

Pathogen Genotyping,

Trait mapping,

Host Plant Resistanc

Additional/Preferred Skills

Experienced working,

Co-coordinator,

Team Player

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D.,

Plant Pathology/,

Botany,

Genetics,

relevant discipline

Preferred Industry Experience

4 to 5 years

Why ICRISAT?

3. Senior Assistant

Job Description

1 Vacancies

Â· ICRISAT is headquartered at Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global agriculture research partnership whose science is carried out by the 15 Research Centers in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

ICRISAT conducts research on its mandate crops of chickpea, pigeonpea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The Institute focuses its work on the drylands and in protecting the environment. Tropical dryland areas are usually seen as resource-poor and perennially beset by shocks such as drought, thereby trapping dryland communities in poverty and hunger and making them dependent on external aid.

ICRISAT envisions a prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropic. Its mission is to reduce, poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics. The approach is through partnership-based international agricultural research-for-development that embodies Science with a Human Face. For more details, see www.icrisat.org.

Primary responsibilities:

Execute timely & quality delivery of various works of the Unit with all safety guidelines & protocols.
Undertake work schedules & PPM activities in time, ensure record are maintained, provide regular feedback to unit supervisor
Provide Technical Assistance during Institute event, Conferences and Workshops.
Exchange the technical knowledge among the team for enhancing skills and simplify repair activities
Should demonstrate very good team spirit & client orientation.
Engage with inter-disciplinary teams in multi-cultural environment.
Execute and complete the work schedules on time with high quality & efficiency.
Should display initiative to be available beyond normal working hours / off days, as and when required in the interest of work.
Need to work independently and also as a team member with other Technicians in repair, maintenance of laboratory instruments, telephones, office equipment, Fire Alarm system, Wireless communication system, CC camera system, Public address system etc.
Maintain records of schedule, servicing, preventive maintenance and work history carried out on instruments/ equipment’s.

Candidate Specifications:

A ITI/Diploma in Electronics
Understand basic Electronic circuits and should possess very good trouble shooting skills
Minimum 5 years experience in a Service/ Manufacture of Electronics & Instrumentation equipment
Should have basic knowledge in repair of office equipment.
Should have basic computer skills in MS office .

Applicants should apply on or before 7 August 2022, with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Key Skills

Repair / Maintenance

Additional/Preferred Skills

Trouble shooting

Preferred Qualifications

DECE

Preferred Industry Experience

Electronics,

Manufacturing,

Customer support

Why ICRISAT?

4. Senior Manager

Job Description

1 VacanciesICRISAT invites applications from dynamic Indian nationals for the post of Senior Manager for its Agri-Business Incubator (ABI) & Bio-Ncube at Agribusiness and Innovation Platform (AIP) under Global Research Program – Enabling Systems Transformation. This position is based at ICRISAT Headquarters, near Greater Hyderabad, Telangana State, India.
ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. ICRISAT and its partners help empower those living in the semi-arid tropics, especially smallholder farmers, to overcome poverty, hunger, malnutrition and a degraded environment through more efficient and profitable agriculture.

ICRISAT is headquartered in Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and five country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. For more details, see www.icrisat.org
Objective :
The Agri-Business Incubator (ABI) & BioNCube is committed to nurturing viable agribusinesses to succeed by promoting progressive and enterprising entrepreneurs with effective management, agri-technology support, business planning, feasibility studies and networking & mentoring though incubation services. The Senior Manager shall administer the ABI and BioNCube operations on a daily basis and scaling up its operations through internationalization.
Responsibilities:
Strategic planning, networking, promotion & marketing, domestic & international development of ABI program & BioNcube, scale-up, revenue generation, program replication, internationalization, liaise with international donors.

Overall administration of ABI & BioNcube and integration with AIP-ICRISAT
Review and formulate pre-incubation activities, incubation services, and post-incubation support that ensures ABI-ICRISAT offers top-notch service to start-up incubatees
Proactively meet the needs of the incubatees, and assist them with technology validation, business development, mentoring, and funding among other services
Help with go-to-market strategy and assist with fundraising for the incubatees through ABI-ICRISAT Seed Fund, HNIs network, and Angel Investors/VCs
Plan and execute workshops/events/webinars/expos to promote incubation services, incubatees and generate a pipeline of new incubatees and partners
Preparation of business plan every five year in sync with ICRISAT strategic plan and submission to ICRISAT management for implementation
Analyze operations & financial performance in accordance with the business plan
Develop mechanisms of working with ICRISAT scientist on PPP mode to enhance the outcomes of ICRISAT
Internationalization of ABI & BioNcube as a scale-up strategy to enhance its operation in the global arena
Development and leading of international networks of agribusiness incubators
Liaise with the international donors for establishment of agribusiness incubators in the developing countries of the world
International marketing of incubator for scaling up its operations and for providing softlanding support services to global agribusiness entrepreneurs
Generate resources through conventional and innovative programs and adopt new revenue generation mechanisms
Liaise with the COOs of other program of AIP in enhancing the operations of AIP for enhanced impact

Competencies:

Prior experience in running an agribusiness incubator will be added advantage
Good writing & communication skills (English – written and spoken) and networking skills Experience working in a multicultural team will be preferred
Willing to travel to the work locations

Educational qualification & Experience: B.Sc (Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Other agricultural sciences) with MBA and min 12-15 years of experience in related fields.

Key Skills

Business Incubator o,

Strategic planning,

client servicing,

marketing

Additional/Preferred Skills

Team work,

computer skills,

Communication

Preferred Qualifications

B.Sc (Ag) with MBA

Preferred Industry Experience

Agribusiness

Why ICRISAT?

5. Associate Scientist

Job Description

1 Vacancies

SENIOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE – (Position code: RA22_0236) (National position)

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is currently seeking applications from Indian nationals for the position of ‘Associate Scientist – Crop Physiology’ to carry out research work under Cluster- Crop Physiology and Modelling, Global Research Program- Accelerated Crop Improvement as follows:

Generating robust datasets of chickpea and other crops for component traits of adaptation across HTP phenotyping systems and development of novel screening assays for critical traits to enhance plant productivity in dryland system;
Deploying CT-technology for quantification of various post-harvest traits of economic importance; and
Coordinate project activities with partners and key stakeholders for delivering supporting solutions to key partners;

ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilo meters 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 disadvantaged populations to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agricultural production systems.

Responsibilities:

Develop necessary tools and bring transformative insight to phenotyping team and crop improvement programs
Identify the opportunities and challenges in designing and delivering multidisciplinary-based supporting solutions
Advance functional team thinking to new approaches
Explore new technologies for enhancing quality of project outputs and expanding the relevance of the product across organizations
Provide meaningful insight to stakeholders and donor organizations to build and expand collaborative networks with key partners
Create new process approaches which accelerate delivery of the team outputs to the primary stakeholders of the project

Qualifications and Experience:

PhD degree in Crop science/ Physiology/ Genetics/ Biotechnology with good understanding of Plant Biology and Agricultural Systems or related disciplines with 2 years of postdoc experience
Experience in Crop Phenotyping, Sensors Technology, Statistical Analysis

Technical Competencies/ Key Skills:

Experience in project management (coordinating project activities with multi-disciplinary teams, tracking project progress, financials and deliverables)
Proficiency in drafting high-quality project proposals, research articles, project reports
Proficiency in English communication skills (both written and spoken)
Ability to interact and work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
Creativity and ability to work independently and in a team-based environment
Ability to deal tactfully under pressure situations, deliver under tight schedules, and maintain high degree of confidentiality.
Multi-language competency will be an added advantage.

Additional / Preferred Skills:

Support the scientist in writing the technical report.
Responsible for timely completing the assigned activities.

General:

The employment contract will be for a period of 36 months depending upon the needs of the project.

Assignment Location:

The position will be based at ICRISAT’s headquarters in Patancheru, near Hyderabad, Telangana State, India. ICRISAT is headquartered in Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and five country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. For more details, see www.icrisat.org;

How to apply:

Applicants should apply on or before 24 July 2022, with a letter of application explaining their suitability for and interest in the position along with a latest curriculum-vitae, a recent passport size photograph, names and addresses (including phone and e-mail) of three referees that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience, and the date of availability. All applications will be acknowledged. However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether they have a disability.

Key Skills

Crop Physiology,

HTP Phenotyping,

Statistics and R,

Project Development,

Article writing

Additional/Preferred Skills

BIiotechnology,

communication

Preferred Qualifications

PhD

Preferred Industry Experience

Yes

Why ICRISAT?

6. National Project Workforce

Job Description

1 Vacancies

\SENIOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE – National position

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is currently seeking applications from Indian nationals for the position of ‘Senior Project Associate’ to carry out research work on “Development of lateral flow device for rapid detection of aflatoxin B1 in animal feed/feed raw materials that are the principal source of aflatoxin M1 in milk, a Group I carcinogen” under Cluster- Crop Protection and Seed Health, Global Research Program- Accelerated Crop Improvement.

ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilo meters 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 disadvantaged populations to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agricultural production systems.

Responsibilities:

Conduct initial research to standardise the antibody and its suitability and sensitivity in lateral flow device (LFD)
Standardise sample extraction method for animal feeds that is suitable for LFD
Produce LFD prototype
Evaluate animal feed samples to validate LFD
Overall development of LFD for aflatoxin B1 detection
Reporting and maintaining accurate and high-quality data files required to prepare project report

Qualifications and Experience:

Post Graduate degree with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience or Ph.D. in Immunochemistry/ Immunology or Biochemistry;
Experience in immunology specially focusing on developing lateral flow immunoassays is desirable;
Additional skills: Previous experience in developing immune-assays and lateral flow immunoassays will be added advantage;

Technical Competencies/ Key Skills:

Technical competencies to work on immune-assays and lateral flow immune-assays with special focus on mycotoxins such as aflatoxins, fumonisins, ochratoxins etc.
Proficiency in wet lab biochemistry.
Proficiency in English communication skills (both written and spoken).
Proficiency in basic Computer skills.
Should be good team player and adaptable to working in multicultural team.
Ability to deal tactfully under pressure situations, deliver under tight schedules, and maintain high degree of confidentiality.
Multi-language competency will be an added advantage.

Additional / Preferred Skills:

Support the scientist in writing the technical report.
Responsible for timely completing the assigned activities.
Sound knowledge on mycotoxin and/or aflatoxin extraction methods.
Coordinate with other staff members for trouble shooting, repair, and maintenance of lab equipment as necessary.

General:

The employment contract will be for a period of 18 months depending upon the needs of the project.

Assignment Location:

How to apply:

Applicants should apply on or before 17 July 2022, with a letter of application explaining their suitability for and interest in the position along with a latest curriculum-vitae, a recent passport size photograph, names and addresses (including phone and e-mail) of three referees that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience, and the date of availability. All applications will be acknowledged. However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Key Skills

Immunochemistry,

Antibody production

Additional/Preferred Skills

LFD preparation

Preferred Qualifications

MSc or Ph.D.

Preferred Industry Experience

Yes

Why ICRISAT?

7. Program Director

Job Description

1 VacanciesICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic and highly innovative candidates for the position of Regional Director in West and central Africa. The selected candidate shall be based at ICRISAT-Regional office Bamako, Mali.
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 kilometres of land in 55 countries, the semi-arid or dryland tropics is home to 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 is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana State, in India, with two regional hubs (Nairobi, Kenya and Bamako, Mali) and country offices in Niger, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Ethiopia and Mozambique.
ICRISAT conducts research on six highly nutritious drought-tolerant crops: chickpea, pigeon-pea, pearl millet, finger millet, sorghum and groundnut. ICRISAT envisions prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics by reducing poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics through partnership-based international agricultural research for development that embodies Science with a Human Face. For more details, see www.icrisat.org.
Responsibilities:

Represent ICRISAT in the West and Central Africa (WCA) region through liaison with governments, national networks and authorities, organizations and initiatives
Enhance partnerships in the West and Central Africa region, especially with regional/sub-regional organizations, national agricultural research and extension systems (NARES), non-governmental organizations and the private sector
Implement the Institutional Resource Mobilization Strategy in the WCA region and ensure its success
Contribute to develop innovative funding strategies for ICRISAT in West and Central Africa region
Collaborate with Research Program Directors and the Business Development to convert opportunities into Programs or Projects for the WCA region
Contribute to the strategic management and leadership of the Institute
Provide staff oversight and research support for project implementation in the WCA region
Monitor project implementation and staff performance in the WCA region; and share feedback with the Research Program Directors for performance management
Lead, coordinate, review and monitor research activities in West and Central Africa region, including resource mobilization, annual budgeting, research planning, priority assessment, proposal development, partnership relations, staff evaluation and research reporting
Lead the research effort of the Institute in understanding the challenges faced by farmers and communities of the semi-arid tropics of West and Central Africa region and deliver coherent research for development agenda for this region
Participate in the ICRISAT Research Leadership Team (RLT) that formally drives the Institute?s research agenda and so ensure science quality and research excellence across the Institute and especially within the West and central Africa region
Nurture and sustain internal cross-program interactions and teamwork, working closely with other Directors and leaders in ICRISAT to ensure strong support for and engagement with the implementation of research activities globally
Assist in public awareness activities and greater visibility of ICRISAT in the region
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the DDG-R and/or the DG

Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of the following skills, knowledge, experience, and personal characteristics:

PhD in Agricultural or Plant Sciences, Development Studies or related fields
Work experience of at least 15 years in international agricultural research for development with high levels of quality research outputs
Proven capability to manage a large research program, including all aspects of project management: managing budgets and staff, building and managing partnerships, monitoring and evaluating impacts and leading a diverse team
Experience in systems research where multiple stakeholders, including public policymakers, the private sector and agribusiness are involved in achieving research outcomes
Experience in addressing governance, institutional and market aspects of agriculture with examples of successful research and development interventions
Demonstrated commitment to mentoring of staff, a safe workplace and protection of the environment
Strong motivation and leadership skills to bring out the best from both individuals and teams
Ability to establish, nurture and oversee multi-cultural, gender-sensitive multidisciplinary research teams
Demonstrated expertise in written and oral communications and public awareness activities
Demonstrated championing the critical areas of gender, youth, nutrition, knowledge sharing and innovation
Demonstration of an entrepreneurial spirit with aptitude for innovation

Additional / Preferred Skills:

Lead or co-contribute evidenced impacts, globally
Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization and knowledge sharing
Strong project management ability and interpersonal skills
Fluency in spoken and written English and French

How to Apply :

If this position interests you, please follow the below instructions to apply.Applicants should apply on or before 30 July 2022, with latest Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged. However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining a progressive and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether they have a disability.

Key Skills

Demonstrated experie

Additional/Preferred Skills

Fluency in French

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Agricultural

Preferred Industry Experience

Why ICRISAT?

8. Officer

Job Description

2 Vacancies

ICRISAT seeks applications for the position of Officer – Software Development (two) to work in the areas of Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software programs. The position will be based at Patancheru, Telangana ICRISAT. The incumbents will perform all tasks under the direction of the Head – Information Systems Unit based at Patancheru. Telangana.

ICRISAT is headquartered at Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT envisions a prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics. Its mission is to reduce poverty, hunger, malnutrition and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics. ICRISAT conducts research on its mandate crops of chickpea, pigeonpea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The Institute focuses its work on the drylands and in protecting the environment. Tropical dryland areas are usually seen as resource-poor and perennially beset by shocks such as drought, thereby trapping dryland communities in poverty and hunger and making them dependent on external aid. Please visit – www.icrisat.org

Responsibilities:

Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software programs
Testing and evaluating new programs
Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications
Writing and implementing efficient code
Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
Determining operational practicality
Developing quality assurance procedures
Recommend and execute improvements in existing software and programs
Create technical documentation for reference and reporting
Deploying software tools, processes, and metrics
Training users as and when required

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 3 – 5 years of experience in web and software development
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
Demonstrated knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git)
Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate)
Ability to learn new languages and technologies
Knowledge of Stack development
Ability to work independently and also in teams, multi-task effectively
Demonstrated understanding of projects from the perspective of both client and business
Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills

General:

This is a contractual position for a period of 36 months (3 years’).

How to apply:

Applicants should apply on or before 13 June 2022, with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer

Key Skills

HTML,

CSS,

Javascript,

backend languages,

SDLC,

IOT,

Stack Development

Additional/Preferred Skills

Web technologies,

Stack Developer reqd,

Database,

Implementation,

Coding,

Programing language,

Networking basics

Preferred Qualifications

BSc Computers,

BTech Computers,

BE Computers

Preferred Industry Experience

Appn Software,

Software industry

Why ICRISAT?

9. Senior Officer

Job Description

1 Vacancies

ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic Indian Nationals for the position of a Senior Officer – Catering Services for managing the entire Food services team. He will be responsible for Planning, administering and supervising catering operations and service. The incumbent will be based at ICRISAT Headquarters in Patancheru, Telangana State, India and would report to the Senior Manager – Housing and Food Services.

Responsibilities:

Plan, forecast and execute for the food and beverage department
Monitor the food quality and service at all operational areas
To ensure high quality and best services are provided with high standards of hygiene
Evaluate the daily operations with available resources, infrastructure, and equipment’s by following kitchen safety guidelines
Checking the production and service logs for better controls Adapting latest market trends with integrated software solutions for sustainable operations
Monitoring sales and coordinating with cashiers and Finance department
Focuses on institute mandate and works dynamically for its mission under present environmental conditions
Stakeholder management and focus on improving the business operations and getting the jobs done with high performance to meet the required activities of the day
Instructions from Senior Manager and implementing the day’s activities, type of food preparations, arrangements and delivery
Communicating the day’s activities to the staff in detail to carry out successfully at different operational areas
Manage to upkeep of the kitchen equipment’s, cold storage including deep freezer maintenance etc.,
Assess diversified menus and recipes for all clients as well as for special dietary requirements consistently to effectively align deliverables as per changing demands
Upgrading the skills as and when required as per the market trends
Identify the training needs of staff and train them accordingly
Monitor local, national and international best practices/trends in Service, technology in food and beverage (F&B) and institutional catering
To provide continuous delivery of quality services, incorporates adjustments due to changing operational demands
Manage and evaluate the staff assignments as per the required schedules
Monitoring and controlling the materials for food production and service areas as per the specifications.
Follow food and safety regulations.
Managing the food costs and reducing wastage with innovative strategies.
Appraise performance of all staff in Food Services

Requirements:

· Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management with minimum of 10 years of experience in Hotel industry. The candidate must be an expert handling the operations in food and beverage industry with at least 5 years of management experience.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Strong organizational and time management skills and good decision making skills

· Ability to manage in a diverse multicultural environment and teams with a focus on client and customer services.

· Good business and commercial acumen

· Mastery in delegating the tasks

· Ability to meet strict deadlines

General:

This is a contractual position for a period of 36 months (3 years’).

How to apply:

Applicants should apply on or before 01 June 2022, with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer

Key Skills

Menu Engineering,

people management,

Creative thinking

Additional/Preferred Skills

Hospitality skills,

Customer relation,

interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Diploma – Catering,

Hotel management

Preferred Industry Experience

Food and Beverage,

Hospitality

Why ICRISAT?

10. Senior Exceutive

Job Description

1 Vacancies

SENIOR EXECUTIVE

ICRISAT seeks applications from internal candidates only for the position of Senior Executive as Transport Supervisor to ensure overall Transport management for the Institute through proper monitoring and reporting mechanism. Transport Supervisor will be responsible for managing the day to day functions including detailing the Transport Assistants, maintenance of transport vehicles, coordinating with workshop, procurement team etc. The position is based at ICRISAT Headquarters in Patancheru, Telangana.

The Transport Supervisor will report to Manager, Security & Transport Services and seek advice wherever required. To update progress on issues/matters assigned by the Manager, Security and Transport Services.

Primary Function:

· Support Manager, Security & Transport in the smooth running of the transport unit.

· Make sure all the transport vehicles are properly maintained.

· Inspecting vehicles on regular basis.

· Look after routine maintenance and arrange repairs wherever required.

· Maintaining vehicle records including log books etc.

Responsibilities:

· Transport Supervisor will coordinate with programs as per the online transport requests and generating bills.

· Ensure the appropriate use, maintenance and repair of all staff buses and other vehicles in the transport unit.

· Up to date maintenance of vehicle documents such as registration, fitness certification, insurance, vehicle logs, daily inspection reports etc.

· Delegating work to Transport Assistants and Other tasks include ensuring adherence to safety standards

· Leave management

· Maintaining liaison with RTA for Institute transport related works.

Eligibility and Qualifications:

· Graduate or Intermediate pass with an experience of over 3 years as Transport supervisor / Transport assistant and having valid heavy driving license

· At least 3 Years in Transport Office Administration with a valid Heavy DL and 07 year’s experience in driving staff buses.

· Significant experience in transport office management.

· Understanding of policies and procedures governing the management of motorized assets and due compliance.

· Excellent communication skills in English and Telugu with good working knowledge of computer.

· Should be willing to work in shifts.

General:

This position is open for internal candidates only, initially for a period of 36 months (3 years) extended based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute’s continuing need for the position.

How to apply:

Applicants should apply on or before 27 May 2022, with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer

Key Skills

Intermediate,

HMV Driving

Additional/Preferred Skills

Experience in transport office management and Liaising with RTA office.,

Graduation added adv

Preferred Qualifications

HMDL

Preferred Industry Experience

Heavy Vehicle

Why ICRISAT?

11. Senior Assistant

Job Description

1 Vacancies

ICRISAT is headquartered at Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global agriculture research partnership whose science is carried out by the 15 Research Centers in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

Primary responsibilities:

Operation, maintenance, breakdown repairs of Central A/C system having Centrifugal Chillers and Vapour Absorption Chiller.
Capable of understanding and analyzing problems of all types of A/C & refrigeration systems, Lab equipment, etc.
Implementation of PPM on Central A/C system, Split A/C, Window A/C Vehicle A/c, Lab
Equipment, Incubators, Compressors, Dehumidifier, Humidifier, ETAC system etc. Should have experience in maintenance and repairs of Deep Freezers, Cold rooms and A/c.
To carry out jobs as per the daily work schedule, and report the progress to supervisor
Ensure timely & quality delivery of various works of the Unit. (maintenance, Repairs )
Ensure the work schedules attended and revert feedback to unit supervisor. Ensure PPM activities done in time and records maintained. Adhere to all safety guidelines & protocols

Candidate specifications:

Should demonstrate very good team spirit & client orientation. Should maintain good rapport with inter-disciplinary teams in multicultural environment
Execute and complete the work schedules on time with high quality & efficiency
Essential SSC with ITI in Air-conditioning & Refrigeration. Should be Willing to stay in campus. Possessing a valid RTA, Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license is preferable. Minimum 3 years work experience is preferable

Applicants should apply on or before 7 Aug 2022, with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Key Skills

AC & Refrigeration

Additional/Preferred Skills

HVAC works

Preferred Qualifications

ITI

Preferred Industry Experience

3 years in HVAC

Why ICRISAT?

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