Scientific officer Natural Resource Management

ICRISAT seeks applications from agile Indian Nationals for the position of Scientific Officer Natural Resource Management to support the Global Research Program Resilient Farming Systems. There are 14 vacancies and the selected candidates will contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of benchmark and living landscape initiatives aimed at strengthening water security, ecosystem resilience, agricultural productivity, and sustainable rural livelihoods across diverse agro-ecological regions of India. The role involves field-based research, baseline assessments, stakeholder consultations, hydrological and landscape assessments, and support for the preparation of landscape restoration and climate-resilient development plans. The candidates will provide technical support for prioritizing and implementing Natural Resource Management interventions, including water harvesting, groundwater recharge, soil and water conservation, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, climate-resilient farming systems, farm mechanization, fodder development, and landscape restoration. The role also includes preparation of technical reports, project documents, training materials, progress updates, and knowledge products. The candidates will act as the technical focal point at the assigned project cluster, coordinate with government departments, research institutions, NGOs, development partners, and farming communities, and guide field teams to ensure quality implementation and monitoring of project activities. Project locations include Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Karnataka. This position will be based at ICRISAT's Headquarters in Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Responsibilities and Qualification:

- M.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering,



Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, or M.Sc. in Soil Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Watershed Management, Agronomy, Agroforestry, Agriculture Production Systems, Hydrology, Climate-Smart Agriculture, or related disciplines from a recognized institution.
- 2 10 years of relevant professional experience in Watershed Development, Hydrology, Landscape Restoration, Natural Resource Management, Regenerative Agriculture, Agroforestry, Climate-Resilient Agriculture, Rural Development, Or Allied Sectors.
- Demonstrated experience in baseline assessments, primary data collection, scientific monitoring, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of landscape-based interventions. Experience in hydrological assessments, watershed planning, land resource assessment, regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, engineering design of NRM structures, GIS/GPS applications, and preparation of technical reports will be an added advantage.
- Strong communication, coordination, analytical, documentation, and reporting skills, with the ability to effectively engage with farming communities, government departments, local institutions, contractors, development partners, and multidisciplinary research teams.
- Willingness to be stationed at assigned project clusters in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, or Karnataka, undertake extensive field travel, and work independently under challenging field conditions while ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of project activities and technical outputs.

General:

This is a contractual role for a period of 24 months (02 years), renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the institute s continuing need for the position.

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📌 Scientific Officer-Natural Resource Management (Hyderabad)
🏢 Icrisat
📍 Hyderabad