RFP300291 - Research Associate - Green Campus
RFP300291 - Research Associate - Green Campus
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About the position
The Green Campus project at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) is seeking a dedicated Research Associate to support the establishment and management of a regenerative agriculture field on campus. This role involves conducting soil sampling and analysis implementing sustainable management practices and coordinating field activities. The selected candidate will be responsible for generating technical reports participating in monthly progress meetings and collaborating with crop leaders to apply regenerative agriculture strategies effectively.
The position will be based in the operations center of the Americas located in the Campus of Palmira Colombia.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and manage a regenerative agriculture plot within the CIAT campus.
- Support in the coordination and planning of farming activities.
- Conduct soil sampling and analysis ensuring accurate data collection across different areas of the campus.
- Record analyze and report results from field activities through the available platform Trimble.
- Participate in monthly meetings to present progress and discuss strategy improvements.
- Engage with crop leaders to ensure the effective integration of regenerative agriculture practices into the Green Campus Initiative.
- Develop and assess KPIs for regenerative agriculture practices tested in the field.
Requirements
Qualifications and requirements
- Bachelor s degree in agronomic engineering or related fields ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Experience in regenerative agriculture and/or soil management.
- Knowledge of soil analysis and sustainable management techniques.
- Ability to coordinate teams and manage field activities.
- Strong skills in generating technical reports and documenting findings.
- English level intermediate to advanced level.
Competences
- Organization and Planning
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Achievement Orientation
- Flexibility and Adaptability to Change
Benefits
Terms of Engagement
This call is of national scope classified at level BG06 within a 14level scale with level 14 being the highest.This is a national recruitment process in Colombia and will be administered through a fixedterm contract of one 1 year subject to a probation period in accordance with local legislation. The contract may be renewed based on performance and the availability of resources. The Alliance of Bioversity International CIAT offers a multicultural research environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
We are an institution that values diversity as a key contributor to excellence promoting equal employment opportunities. Consequently we do not discriminate based on race color religion gender identity sexual orientation nationality ethnicity age marital status or any other personal characteristic of our employees or candidates.
Applications
Applications must be submitted through the following link: (RFP300291 Research Associate Green Campus The job title must be clearly indicated as: Research Associate Green Campus.
Application deadline: March 10th 2025.
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Careers Alliance Bioversity International CIAT alliancebioversityciat
Qualifications and requirements Bachelor s degree in agronomic engineering or related fields, ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Experience in regenerative agriculture and/or soil management. Knowledge of soil analysis and sustainable management techniques. Ability to coordinate teams and manage field activities. Strong skills in generating technical reports and documenting findings. English level intermediate to advanced level.
Education
Qualifications and requirements Bachelor s degree in agronomic engineering or related fields, ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Experience in regenerative agriculture and/or soil management. Knowledge of soil analysis and sustainable management techniques. Ability to coordinate teams and manage field activities. Strong skills in generating technical reports and documenting findings. English level intermediate to advanced
Employment Type
Full Time
