Job Summary

ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic and motivated professionals for the position of Manager - Seed Systems Development in the cluster Seed Systems and Delivery under the Global Research Program - Accelerated Crop Improvement. The incumbent will be responsible for managing large projects in Odisha. The position is based at Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate early generation seed production in collaboration with OSSC, validation trials, On-Farm Adaptive Research (OFAR), and varietal promotion through partnerships for the improved adoption of crop varieties of pigeon pea, groundnut, and chickpea and other oilseeds.
- Engage with ICRISAT partners and stakeholders across in Odisha for the implementation of research-for-development initiatives related to seed systems.
- Collect, manage, analyse, and interpret field, OFAR, EGT, MET, seed systems, and adoption data to support evidence-based decision-making, product advancement, and testing processes.
- Build strong collaborations with NARES, seed companies, extension systems, NGOs, government agencies, development organisations, and private sector partners for strengthening seed delivery systems and varietal dissemination activities.
- Support seed production planning, seed multiplication, quality seed delivery, and scaling activities through collaboration with seed enterprises and value chain stakeholders.
- Develop and promote innovative approaches for the multiplication, dissemination, and commercialisation of public-bred varieties of groundnut, pigeonpea and chickpea crops through public-private partnerships.
- Facilitate capacity development and technical training programs for FPO/NGOs, extension personnel, farmers, and stakeholders on seed systems development and adoption of improved crop technologies.
- Prepare technical reports, scientific publications, project proposals,



presentations, protocols, and progress updates related to seed systems, product testing, varietal advancement, OFAR, MET, and crop improvement activities.
- Support resource mobilization efforts and contribute to the development of collaborative research proposals and strategic projects related to seed systems, product testing, and crop development activities.
- Maintain effective coordination and collaboration with Research and Development (RD) statutory bodies, multidisciplinary teams, and multicultural partners across regional and international research and development programs.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

- Masters in Agricultural Extension/Seed Technology with atleast 5 years of experience in crop improvement, seed systems, varietal evaluation, varietal advancement, OFAR, MET, product development, and multi-location field research across dryland crops.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, capacity building, and team-oriented research activities.
- Proven knowledge and experience in seed systems and management of donor-funded projects related to the seed sector in developing countries.
- Research experience with international exposure will be an added consideration.
- Experience in field trials, seed production, data collection, varietal evaluation, and product development activities will be an added advantage.
- Ability to work effectively with research organizations, seed companies, farmers, and other stakeholders.

Terms of Appointment

This is a contract role for 36 months (03 years). It may be renewed based on performance and the Institute s continuing need for the position.

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📌 Manager-Seed Systems Development (Bhubaneswar)
🏢 Icrisat
📍 Bhubaneswar