The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit ahighly motivated, field-oriented, and experienced Research Assistant tosupport a dynamic potato development initiative in South-West Haryana. Thesuccessful candidate will be based in Mahendragarh, Haryana and will be responsible for coordinating,implementing, and monitoring field-level agronomic activities across fivedistricts.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute toimpactful agricultural research and development aimed at improving foodsecurity and livelihoods in the region.

The position requires a strong background in potato seed systemsand agricultural practices. Practical expertise in pot-harvest management, pestand disease management, and potato production is essential. The candidateshould also demonstrate the ability to prepare and disseminate technicalreports, success stories, and promotional materials effectively.

The role includes strategicthinking and the ability to work collaboratively with farmers, governmentdepartments and internal project teams. While the role will primarily focus onagronomic duties, the selected candidate will also be expected to take on awide range of responsibilities ensuring flexible and effective execution ofactivities as per project needs. Practical expertise in seed storage, pest anddisease management, and potato production is essential. The candidate shouldalso demonstrate the ability to prepare and disseminate technical reports,success stories, and promotional materials effectively.

Language: The candidate must be fluent in Hindi to conversate withfarmers, with advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

Requirements

Coordinate and implement field activitiesacross Mahendragarh, Rewari, and Dadri districts.

Support the identification and mobilization offarmers, and facilitate the formation of production clusters focused on both tableand processing potato varieties .

Deliver hands-on training and technicalsupport to farmers, public and private partners on best practices forpotato production at the farm level.

Supervise and support the establishment of varietaldemonstrations, agronomic trials , and promote adoption of improvedpractices to ensure high-quality and sustainable potato cultivation.

Collaborate effectively with the Departmentof Horticulture (DoH) , HAU/KVK teams , and other stakeholders toalign activities with project objectives and ensure smooth implementation.

Design, deliver, and support training programsfor farmers and trainers (DoH/HAU personnel) on topics including agronomy,Integrated Pest Management (IPM), post-harvest handling , and valueaddition .

Monitor and document all field activities,maintain accurate data records, and contribute to the development of knowledgeproducts and learning materials.

Education:

Masters degree in agriculture sciences / Agronomy / Horticulture or related fields.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in quality potato seed production with seed or potato processing companies at the farm level.

Language:
The candidate must be fluent in Hindi to conversate with farmers, with advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

Specialization:

Strong expertise in integrated potato crop management practices.
Proven experience in setting up and managing demonstration plots and farmer-led field trials.
Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to undertake a variety of tasks and travel extensively across project locations.

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