CABI is looking for a skilled agricultural expert to promote the use of its open-access decision-making tools, which are aimed at agro-advisory service providers and farmers in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The position is part of CABI's PlantwisePlus initiative, which aims to address the issues that small-scale farmers encounter.
The last date for submission of CVs is 10th April 2023.
Required Qualifications:
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D./Master’s degree in an agriculture-related field with specialization in, for example, agronomy/crop production systems/integrated crop management/bio protection, etc or other relevant qualification.
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Fluent spoken and written English and Hindi are essential; knowledge of Tamil and Telugu would be advantageous.
Desired Characteristics: candidate should be a qualified agricultural specialist, with over ten years of experience working and communicating with agro-advisory service providers and farmers in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
The candidate will understand the principles of marketing products to specialist sectors, and be confident communicating with both highly-qualified industry leaders and small-holder farmers. With contacts in the public sector such as the State Department of Agriculture and international organizations e.g., ICRISAT, CIMMYT, Better Cotton Initiative, etc, who have direct links with FPOs, and a social media following, the candidate will have an established network to begin promoting CABI’s work.
Role Details:
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Grade: HAY Band 6
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Reporting: Regional Coordinator Asia for PlantwisePlus
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Direct reports: none
For more details, view the Official Notification
CABI possesses a collection of electronic advisory instruments created to assist small-scale farmers in producing top-notch crops and decreasing their dependence on extremely hazardous pesticides. The individual in this position will be accountable for increasing the visibility and usage of these tools, notably the CABI Bio-Protection Portal, Crop Sprayer App, and e-learning classes, in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. This will be accomplished through their business networks and connections with agriculture service providers and farmers.
