International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT Int.)

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Summary

Vacancy: —
Location: Bandarban
Experience: At least 10 years
Published: 7 Aug 2024

Requirements

Education

Master’s degree in agriculture, Management or related field (agricultural engineering, agriculture economics, environmental science, or similar technical field)

Experience

At least 10 years

Additional Requirements

At least 10 years of professional development, research and extension experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience in field and office personnel management.
Strong ability to manage and supervise embedded staff from other organizations with very diverse backgrounds.
Ability to identify and provide solutions to constraints in agricultural machinery manufacturing or related activities.
Demonstrated experience in industrial and environmental development issues and/or conservation agriculture is desirable.
Demonstrated experience in the implementation and management of participatory adaptive activities, preferably in private sector setting, with particular emphasis on, agricultural machinery manufacturing, machine management in cropping systems, and/or environmental management in Bangladesh.
Demonstrated experience in project management and leadership, especially management of donor funded projects in agriculture and light engineering would be desirable.
Prior experience in working with the private sector or developing public-private partnerships is highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills and considerable experience in training professionals and private sector partners.
Expertise in value chain and market development and capacity building is highly desirable.
Competence with common computer software packages for communications, (Word, Power Point), data management (excel), and statistical analysis (SPSS) and industrial engineering processes.
Ability to travel and undertake fieldwork in rural contexts.
Ability to work under significant pressure in very diverse fields of operation.
The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Strategic Thinking, Communication, Achievement Orientation, Time Management and Teamwork.

Responsibilities & Context

CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.

For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

CIMMYT is looking for a Hub Manager to join our CSISA-MEA project in Bangladesh. The primary purpose of this job is to boost the competitiveness and efficiency of domestic and private sectors. Work closely with the project leader, project manager, industrial Engineer, Soil Scientist, Agronomist, Mechanization scientist, and other technical experts to achieve project targets and aims.

On-site Sustainable Agrifood Systems (SAS)Full time-B24187

Bandarban, Chittagong Division.

The position is based in Bandarban.

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Compensation & Other Benefits

The position is for Bangladesh Nationals for an initial fixed-term contract of 1-year with 3 months probationary period, which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds.
CIMMYT will provide a nationally competitive salary and benefits that include comprehensive health and life insurance, paid vacation, contributions to a retirement plan, and a range of other benefits as required by Bangladesh law.

Employment Status

Contractual

Job Location

Bandarban

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