The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) is a non-profit international research institute dedicated to food, nutrition, and livelihood security as well as environmental rehabilitation in South Asia, which is home to more than 300 million undernourished people. BISA is a collaborative effort involving CIMMYT and the Indian Council for Agricultural Research(ICAR). Please refer to this website for more information: <a href="http://bisa.org/.">http://bisa.org/.</a>BISA is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Station Coordinator. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing research, adaptive trials, farm operations, and project activities in alignment with project objectives and organizational guidelines. The position also provides critical support in training, monitoring, reporting, and coordination with partner institutions, research station teams, and administrative units.The location of this position will be Jabalpur, M.P.Responsibilities &amp; Activities 1. Station Operations &amp; Management<ul><li>Coordinate implementation of crop calendars, rotations, seed production activities, and research experiments each season.</li><li>Ensure compliance with farm management standards, policies, and procedures across operational areas.</li><li>Support BISA Finance at Jabalpur by facilitating information flow and resolving procurement, input, sales, and disbursement issues.</li><li>Coordinate with staff on daily and seasonal farm activities according to program instructions.</li><li>Supervise farm staff and labor teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of assigned tasks.</li><li>Engage and coordinate with station-in-charge and labor contractors to secure required labor for ongoing operations.</li><li>Plan and arrange agricultural inputs to ensure timely field operations; oversee produce management, storage, and disposal.</li><li>Oversee maintenance of equipment, furniture, and facilities, ensuring timely repairs and operational readiness.</li><li>Review and validate all farm reports for accuracy and timely submission to relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure safety of personnel, equipment, vehicles, and facilities through effective coordination with security teams.</li><li>Support administrative tasks related to farm operations, including documentation, logistics, and compliance.</li></ul>2. Research &amp; Project Implementation<ul><li>Plan and execute project activities at farmers’ fields and research farms in collaboration with partner institutions and KVKs.</li><li>Formulate and implement climate-resilient cropping systems and adaptive research trials at designated locations.</li><li>Monitor research trials, collect field data, and ensure timely reporting as per project milestones.</li><li>Support monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of field activities and project progress.</li><li>Contribute to drafting project proposals, technical reports, research papers, and related scientific documentation.</li></ul><ul><li> Conduct farmer training programs and support the development of community seed production systems.</li><li> Provide technical support to project R&amp;D activities and assist the supervisor in achieving project goals.</li></ul>3. Coordination &amp; Liaison<ul><li>Liaise with universities, state government departments in Madhya Pradesh, and support other BISA locations as needed.</li><li>Facilitate smooth coordination with project partners, local institutions, and internal teams.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Masters’ degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Soil Science / related field.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in farm operations, adaptive trials, and rural extension.</li><li>Good coordination, supervision, and communication skills.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook &amp; ERP´s)</li></ul>BenefitsThe position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. BISA offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance. Candidates must <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/9666CF710A/apply/">Apply Online</a> <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/9666CF710A/apply/"></a><a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/9666CF710A/"></a> for IN25169 Station Coordinator - Jabalpur, BISA. Applications must include a CV with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment team can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. BISA is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

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Station Coordinator - Jabalpur, BISA

The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) is a non-profit international research institute dedicated to food, nutrition, and livelihood security as well as environmental rehabilitation in South Asia, which is home to more than 300 million undernourished people. BISA is a collaborative effort involving CIMMYT and the Indian Council for Agricultural Research(ICAR). Please refer to this website for more information: <a href="http://bisa.org/.">http://bisa.org/.</a>BISA is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Station Coordinator. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing research, adaptive trials, farm operations, and project activities in alignment with project objectives and organizational guidelines. The position also provides critical support in training, monitoring, reporting, and coordination with partner institutions, research station teams, and administrative units.The location of this position will be Jabalpur, M.P.Responsibilities &amp; Activities 1. Station Operations &amp; Management<ul><li>Coordinate implementation of crop calendars, rotations, seed production activities, and research experiments each season.</li><li>Ensure compliance with farm management standards, policies, and procedures across operational areas.</li><li>Support BISA Finance at Jabalpur by facilitating information flow and resolving procurement, input, sales, and disbursement issues.</li><li>Coordinate with staff on daily and seasonal farm activities according to program instructions.</li><li>Supervise farm staff and labor teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of assigned tasks.</li><li>Engage and coordinate with station-in-charge and labor contractors to secure required labor for ongoing operations.</li><li>Plan and arrange agricultural inputs to ensure timely field operations; oversee produce management, storage, and disposal.</li><li>Oversee maintenance of equipment, furniture, and facilities, ensuring timely repairs and operational readiness.</li><li>Review and validate all farm reports for accuracy and timely submission to relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure safety of personnel, equipment, vehicles, and facilities through effective coordination with security teams.</li><li>Support administrative tasks related to farm operations, including documentation, logistics, and compliance.</li></ul>2. Research &amp; Project Implementation<ul><li>Plan and execute project activities at farmers’ fields and research farms in collaboration with partner institutions and KVKs.</li><li>Formulate and implement climate-resilient cropping systems and adaptive research trials at designated locations.</li><li>Monitor research trials, collect field data, and ensure timely reporting as per project milestones.</li><li>Support monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of field activities and project progress.</li><li>Contribute to drafting project proposals, technical reports, research papers, and related scientific documentation.</li></ul><ul><li> Conduct farmer training programs and support the development of community seed production systems.</li><li> Provide technical support to project R&amp;D activities and assist the supervisor in achieving project goals.</li></ul>3. Coordination &amp; Liaison<ul><li>Liaise with universities, state government departments in Madhya Pradesh, and support other BISA locations as needed.</li><li>Facilitate smooth coordination with project partners, local institutions, and internal teams.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Masters’ degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Soil Science / related field.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in farm operations, adaptive trials, and rural extension.</li><li>Good coordination, supervision, and communication skills.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook &amp; ERP´s)</li></ul>BenefitsThe position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. BISA offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance.&nbsp;Candidates must <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/9666CF710A/apply/">Apply Online</a> <a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/9666CF710A/apply/"></a><a href="https://apply.workable.com/cimmyt-1/j/9666CF710A/"></a> for IN25169 Station Coordinator - Jabalpur, BISA. Applications must include a CV with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment team can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.&nbsp;Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.&nbsp;BISA is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

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