Title: Associate Scientist - Seed System Development

About IRRI: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the world’s premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.

Purpose

Under the direction and guidance from Project Leader the Associate Scientist - Seed System Development will help in developing and implementing Seed Systems (policy and business) with private sectors in Bangladesh under the IRRI-PPP Phase II project.

Roles and Responsibilities

Purpose

• Develop seed system strategy to improve seed production and business model for each private partner
• Provide technical support to the platform members, breeders and scientists to develop their own breeding strategies,
• Develop superior varieties, new protocols and field research management techniques
• Refining existing methods of breeding and make change in business policy towards sustainable business development
• Develop Private Partners’ seed production, processing and marketing system towards sustainable profit

 Engagement

• Facilitate the conduct of technical presentations, briefings, roundtable discussions, and meetings in improving existing seed system with all private partners
• Participate in third-party conferences and workshops related to discussions on seed business and policy development

Delivery 

• Develop business policy/ strategy for partners
• Help improving marketing system for the partners product
• Develop private sector channels and seed commercialization
• Help private sector partners in investing to increases the number of rice breeding programs to develop superior product using modern breeding techniques
• Help increasing Sustainability in production and profitability of the private partners
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Agricultural Science /Genetics and Plant Breeding/ Seed Policy and Business Development with at least 7 years of relevant experience
• A PhD degree in a related subject would give preference

Skills Required

• Extensive experience working in a multicultural environment
• Willingness and ability to work in high-pressure and challenging situations
• Experience in the fields of agriculture extension, seed policy and business
• Has strong decision-making skills
• Experience on implementing public/ private  sector seed system development programs and building multi-stakeholder agreements
• Experience of working in any international research organization
• Creative and quick learning ability with analytical independence

Location: Bangladesh

Salary Ranges: Basic BDT (70667  - 130833)/  per month

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IRRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: 17 March 2021