Consultancy – Laboratory Technician in Research

  • Contractor
  • NEW DELHI India
  • TBD USD / Year
  • International Potato Center profile




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International Potato Center

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a proactive and responsible consultant with high level of commitment and expertise to assist in Potato seed production with farmers under the project – Rapid Seed Potato Multiplication to Strengthen Potato Value Chain in Karnataka and Maharastra (the Project).

This consultant will be based at Hassan, Karnataka and coordinate directly with the Project Manager.

Expected duration and conditions:

  • This is a fixed-term consultancy with the possibility of renewal.
  • The payment is a fixed and consolidated fee.

Deliverables:

Monthly reports based on the following activities:

  1. Production of potato tissue culture plantlets
  2. Hardening of Tissue culture plantlets
  3. Capacity building of various stakeholders involved in the project
  4. Supporting ARC Nurseries
  5. Promoting Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) for Potato seed production
  6. Assuring quality with seed production farmers
  7. Coordinating all the activities related to seed production

Qualifications/special skills

    • Post-graduation in Agriculture/Horticulture
      – Experience of working in Tissue Culture
      – Experience of working in Agriculture related projects
      – Experience in Seed Production, Nursery Management, Tissue Culture
      – Fluency in English and Kannada languages

How to apply

Application Process:

Applicants should apply online through our CIP’s Job Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/), including a full C.V. Screening of applications will begin August 10, 2022 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This consultant WILL NOT be in contact with children or vulnerable adults.

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.


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