Assistant Agronomist - Consultant

CGIAR System Organization; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 25 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading organization in agricultural development is looking for an Assistant Agronomist Consultant to support field activities for the DeSIRA project in Malawi. The role involves experimental design, training, data collection, and monitoring to enhance climate resilience in agriculture. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in donor-funded projects, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in donor-funded agricultural development projects.
• Good understanding of experimental designs and project management.
• Advanced communication skills in English.

Responsabilités

• Support experimental design and setup for field trials.
• Facilitate training sessions for extension staff on trial establishment.
• Collect and submit data to the Monitoring and Evaluation team.

Connaissances

Experimental design

Data collection

Field layout

Interpersonal skills

MS Office Excel

Formation

Degree or diploma in agronomy

Degree in agriculture

Degree in soil science

Description du poste

The International Potato Center (CIP) isimplementing the DeSIRA project, focusing on Climate-Smart Innovations toimprove the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of agriculture andfood systems in Malawi through multidisciplinary research. The project aims toenhance climate change adaptation within agricultural and food systems bydeveloping integrated technological innovations and fostering their uptake byfarmers. Additionally, the project seeks to inform policymakers and scalingpartners about the potential of these technologies to contribute to climateresilience and sustainability.

To ensure its successful operationalization, theproject has decided to hire an Assistant Agronomist Consultant to assist theResearch Associate (Agronomist) with field activities as outlined in thedeliverables.

Objective

TheAssistant Agronomist will support the Research Associate (Agronomist) withexperimental design and setup, field establishment, facilitation of trainingand trials, data collection, technology evaluation and trial monitoring andorganizing field days

In executing thisassignment, the consultant will undertake the following specific tasks:

· Mobilize necessary resources, including labourand equipment, to ensure timely field preparation and crop management.

· Develop a detailed action plan for implementingexperimental activities at co-location research stations and on-farm trials.

· Select appropriate sites for both on-stationand on-farm trials, ensuring suitability for the planned experiments.

· Support the setup of field experiments,coordinating with relevant stakeholders to establish both on-station andon-farm trials.

· Facilitate a training session for extensionstaff on proper trial establishment techniques to ensure consistency andquality.

· Facilitate the planting of trials at bothon-station and on-farm sites, ensuring that protocols are followed accurately.

· Enter and submit collected data to the M and Eteam

· Conduct participatory technology evaluationduring the vegetative stage

· Support in the collection of success stories

· Assist in organizing and conducting field days

· Experimental design and setup

· Field Establishment

· Facilitation of Trainings and Trials

· Data Collection and Submission

· Technology Evaluation and Trial Monitoring

· Field Days and Final Reporting

Requirements

SelectionCriteria

· Degree or diploma in agronomy, agriculture,soil science and other related fields

· Good understanding of experimental designs,field layout and data collection

· Ability to use MS Office excel as a datamanagement tool

· Self-starter and ability to work under minimalsupervision

· Minimum of 3 years of experience working fordonor-funded agricultural development projects.

· Advanced written and oral communication skillsin English

· Good interpersonal skills

Time frame

· The successful Candidate(s) will be placed onroster and will remain eligible for consideration for a period of 12 months,after which their status may be reviewed based on the needs of CIP. Rosterplacement does not guarantee employment but ensures that the candidate will beconsidered for relevant, similar openings during the roster period.

Conditions:This is a national consultancy positionlimited to Malawi nationals and permanent residents only.