International Potato Center
Call for national consultancy services
2018/05/RA
18-05 Research Associate - National Consultant (Vietnam)
POSTING TITLE: Research Associate- Consultant
PROJECT: TAP-5 project
WORK LOCATION: Dalat, Vietnam
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a national consultant to plan and conduct research plans and project to ensure outstanding agronomic conditions of all plantings and experiments.
Expected duration:
This consultancy contract is for 12 months spread over 2018, with possibility of extension, subject to performance and availability of funding.
Deliverables and duties:
- Evaluate and analyze the data collected in the research project to guarantee its accuracy and relevance to the project outline.
- Capable of working independently to guarantee the correct execution and timing of all activities of the project.
- Proposes experiments in according to variety of methods, availability and quantity of resources to contribute with the main research project.
- Analyze and evaluate experimental findings to contribute with the research analysis
- Manage research data generated from field trials to maintain an accurate and updated database system.
- Manage potato experiments and plantings and carry out selection from true seed.
- Assess and maintain health and genetic identity of breeding materials.
- Keep off -line and on-line breeding data management systems updated of TAP-5 project on shared platform among partners.
- Determine genetic merit segregate and advanced lines and new selections through phenotypic and genotypic assessment
- Contribute to assessment of varietal preferences and use as a part of interdisciplinary teams
- Interact with and manage relationships with national and regional partners.
- Organize and facilitate national and regional workshops and knowledge sharing events.
- Represent CIP in relevant workshops, congress and meetings as required.
- Engage as requested with policy makers, and National Programs and other actors as needed to support knowledge sharing and capacity building.
- Produce progress reports of the experiments on regular basis to contribute with the data collection.
- Comply with applicable health and safety CIP policies and procedures.
- Any other duty assigned by the supervisor related to TAP-5 project.
Qualifications/special skills:
- Master’s degree in Agronomy, Biology or related area. Preferably Plant Breeding and Genetics
- At least 4 years of experience required in similar position preferably on root crops.
- Knowledge of national agricultural research systems in Southeast Asia
- Fluent in English and official languages according to specific country location.
Application Process:
Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ [1]), including a cover letter, a full C.V with the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. Screening of applications will begin 28th January, 2018 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.