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About the Organization

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is an international non-profit institute for vegetable research and development. Founded in 1971 with headquarters in Taiwan, the Center’s global network today covers East and Southeast Asia, subSaharan Africa, South Asia and Central Asia. The Center mobilizes resources from the public and private sector to realize the potential of vegetables for healthier lives and more resilient livelihoods. WorldVeg’s improved varieties, production and postharvest methods help farmers increase vegetable harvests, raise incomes in poor rural and urban households, create jobs, and provide healthier, more nutritious diets for families and communities.

Job Description

WorldVeg is seeking a Research Technician to implement activities of ‘Livelihood development through Vegetable Cultivation and Value Addition (OLM)’ project in Odisha. The Research Technician will be based in the district of Rayagada, in Odisha. The Scientific Officer will work closely with the research team at WorldVeg’s Regional Office of South and Central Asia in Hyderabad, India. This is a nationally recruited position open for Indian nationals only.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the scientific officer/project manager implement the various project activities in the target locations as below.
• Coordinate all field activities in the assigned district relating to project activities.
• Provide technical assistance and supervisory support to farming communities engaged with the implementation of project activities.
• Conduct field trials, pilot and demonstration activities in the assigned district.
• Collect data, and maintain records of all activities undertaken under the project.
• Prepare inputs for technical and project reports as requested by the Scientific Officer/Project Manager.
• Organize and coordinate trainings for farming communities and local partner agencies.
• Assist in developing training extension documents, materials and programs in coordination with project team members.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic progress reports, technical papers, and presentations for meetings and annual reports as needed for donors, project beneficiaries, and team members.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Degree/Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture and at least 1-2 years of work experience. Experience in vegetable production and postharvest activities will be an advantage.

Competencies:

• Good working knowledge of vegetable cultivation and postharvest management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Odia and English;
• Proficiency in the use of various software applications for data analysis, preparation of documents and presentations; experience in handling variety evaluation trials;
• Ability to work effectively in teams

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