Coordinator, Seed Systems
International Food Policy Research Institute
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate and execution of seed production, storage, and distributions
- Support and maintain nurseries and trials records
- Monitor partner locations' trials, seed production, and nurseries, including data collection
- Assists with digitalization of seed production and field trials data and manage the information
- Coordinate seed intend, agreements, procurement, and process operations
- Organize and execute planned sampling, estimation, and lab/field data analyses
- Manage cold storage materials and records for focus crops and projects
- Assist in drafting lab reports, lab organizations, protocols, R&D documentations and annual reports
- Assist in seed production protocols/manual for internal and external partners and support seed mobility various HP projects.
- Support various ongoing research and seed scaling activities within the unit
- Build strong strategic multilevel relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure increased outreach of nutrient-enriched seeds in the market
- Act as champion in creating awareness for the production and consumption of nutrient-enriched crops in India
- Develop and maintain crop database
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or related field plus five years of relevant professional work experience or Master’s degree plus three years of experience.
- Working experience in field crops, nutrition testing techniques, and operations
- Working knowledge of seed production, storage, and logistics arrangements with partners
- Familiarity with data recording, management methods and ability to use spreadsheets (e.g., Excel, MS Access) and data analysis skills
- Proficiency in English communication skills (both written and spoken)
- Acumen for breeding-pedigree data management and field data analysis is desirable
- Strong team player with adaptability to a multicultural team
- Knowledge of grain micronutrients and estimation methods is highly desirable
- Willingness to travel to partner locations and project sites
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills, including excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills; the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues, partners, and donors in a diverse multi-cultural and fast-paced team environment
- Essential personal qualities of integrity, responsiveness, and decisiveness
- Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time.
- Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds.
- Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading.