*Global CA-CoP* *CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE* *for sustainable agriculture, land use and ecosystem management* Dear Subscribers, Please see herebelow a vacancy announcement from CIMMYT -- Post-Doctoral Fellow - Cropping Systems Agronomist (IRS Position Based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Apologies for any cross-posting. *Amir Kassam * *Moderator* *Global CA-CoP* e-mail: [log in to unmask] URL: http://www.fao.org/conservation-agriculture URL: http://www.act-africa.org/ URL: https://ecaf.org/ URL: http://www.caa-ap.org/ ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: THIERFELDER, Christian Lutz (CIMMYT-Zimbabwe) <[log in to unmask] > Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 at 04:19 Subject: FW: Vacancy Announcement: IRS22123 - Post-Doctoral Fellow - Cropping Systems Agronomist (IRS Position Based in Harare, Zimbabwe) To: THIERFELDER, Christian Lutz (CIMMYT-Zimbabwe) <[log in to unmask]> Dear All, I took the liberty to forward you this job advert for an Agronomist with CIMMYT. I hope all of you are well! With kind regards, Christian _____________________________________________ *From:* PÉREZ PÉREZ, Ricardo (CIMMYT) <[log in to unmask]> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 20, 2022 9:25 PM *Subject:* Vacancy Announcement: IRS22123 - Post-Doctoral Fellow - Cropping Systems Agronomist (IRS Position Based in Harare, Zimbabwe) *Post-Doctoral Fellow – Cropping Systems Agronomist* *(**IRS Position Based in Harare, Zimbabwe**)* The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is not-for-profit agricultural research for development organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated PDF Cropping Systems Agronomist, to work in the Sustainable Agrifood Systems program. The position will be based at CIMMYT office in Harare, Zimbabwe. *Specific duties:* - Work closely with CIMMYT staff and supervise the day-to-day management of agronomic research programs focused on sustainable intensification in southern Africa. - Oversee and monitor the management of high-quality long-term trials, both on-station and on-farm, to study effects on system productivity, soil quality, water and nutrient use efficiencies, and pest and disease dynamics. - Install, manage, and supervise state of the art soil-, water- and plant monitoring equipment and tools. - Spearhead data synthesis and analysis from large available dataset from regional conservation agriculture long-term trials. - Provide practical training to local researchers and extension agents on managing agronomic research programs including promotion and research backstopping for the effective adoption of improved and more sustainable cropping systems. - Develop and strengthen partnerships with diverse actors, including national agricultural research programs and advanced research institutes, so that expertise and advanced technologies from the latter reach farmers' fields. - Assist in surveys, farmer-to-farmer exchange, and study tours to facilitate widespread adoption of sustainable intensification technologies. - Communicate research results to diverse audiences, including scientists, change agents, policy makers, the media, and farmers. - Help develop new SI initiatives in the region and elsewhere. *Vacancy Ad* Candidates must *apply online* <https://cimmytrecruitment.wufoo.com/forms/irs22123_pdf-cropping-systems-agronomist/> for *IRS22123_* *Post-Doctoral Fellow – Cropping Systems Agronomist.* Screening and follow up of applications will begin on *Friday**, May 20**th**, 2022. *Applications must include a CV and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. For further information on the selection process, please contact Yessica Castillo, at *[log in to unmask]* <[log in to unmask]> *Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted**. * *This position will remain open until filled.* *CIMMYT 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.* ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the CA-Cop-L list, click the following link: &*TICKET_URL(CA-Cop-L,SIGNOFF);