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CAREERS |
M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation is inviting applications for the post of DIRECTOR for its Regional Centre at Jeypore, Koraput Dist., Odisha. This regional Centre, with adequate infrastructure facilities, works in the areas of Natural Resource Management, Biodiversity, Food, Nutrition and Livelihood Security and Skill and capacity Development.
The Director of the Centre will be responsible to plan, guide, oversee and manage all MSSRF programmes in the Region, following MSSRF’s mandate of pro-poor, pro-women and pro-nature orientation to technology development and dissemination. |
Vacancy: |
DIRECTOR (1 Post) |
Job Code: |
PA200 –OR-JEY-DCTR-01052013 |
Location: |
JEYPORE |
| Qualifications&Experience: |
Ph.D. Degree with 10 Years of Experience or Masters Degree with 15 Years of Experience in the area Basic/ Applied Science, Agriculture, Social Science and Rural Development.
The candidate should have adequate experience and expertise in environmentally sustainable development and management of multi disciplinary programs. He/she should have published work, possess sound leadership and interpersonal communication skills and ability to raise funding support, besides knowledge of basic administrative procedures. |
Experience in one or more of the following areas: |
- Biodiversity conservation and natural resource management
- Agricultural Extension and/or Rural Development
- Networking, working with stakeholder groups/organizations
- Management and governance of grassroots organizations
- Banking, credit, financial inclusion and micro-finance
- Gender dimension of rural development
- Value chain and marketing
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Age: |
Preferably 45-55 years. |
Remuneration : |
Salary will be negotiable based on expertise and experience. The Director of the Centre will be reporting to the Executive Director, MSSRF. |
Mode of
Application : |
MSSRF is a woman-friendly employer with a gender policy and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application should include full biodata providing complete academic record, academic achievement, nature and duration of experience, names and addresses of two referees who have close familiarity with the professional strength and character of the candidate. |
Please send application by post before the last date to: |
The General Manager
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Third Cross Street, Institutional Area
Taramani, Chennai 600 113
(or) by email to: admn@mssrf.res.in |
Last date for application: |
10th May 2013 |
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Vacancy Announcement in M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Jeypore
Vacancy: |
Project Coordinator – at Jeypore, Odisha |
Job Code: |
PA500-OR-JEY-PC-23042013 |
| About the Project : |
MSSRF's Women Farmers programme in Koraput region aims to empower women farmers through organising them into collectives, building their capacities, improving their access to scientific information and technology and facilitating creation of federation of women farmer collectives/producer groups at the district level. |
| Job Description : |
Coordinate and administer the Women Farmers programme. Assist in planning, budget control and serve as principle administrative and technical liaison for the project at the field site. He/ She will function under the general guidance of the Director, Regional Centre, MSSRF, Odisha. |
Qualification and Experience: |
- Ph.D / Masters Degree in Social Work/Social science/Agricultural extension with minimum 5/8 years of experience
- At least 3 years of experience in handling projects independently
- Skills in field based activities, networking and partnership
- Strong capabilities in conducting training for community partners
- Strong communication skills in written and spoken Oriya and English
- Willingness to travel.
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Roles & Responsibilities include but are not limited to: |
- Overall co-ordination of training and implementation of activities pertaining to Institutional Building, Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Food Security
- Preparation of print and visual training materials
- Work closely with partner institutions & key stakeholders
- Draft regular progress reports to funding agency
- Regular monitoring and reporting of activities
- Documentation of field activities and identifying best practices
- Budget preparation and management of assets
- Human Resource Management
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Remuneration : |
Negotiable based on qualification and experience |
Mode of
Application : |
MSSRF is a woman-friendly employer with a gender policy and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Application should include full biodata providing complete academic record from SSLC, stating areas of specialization, academic achievement, nature and duration of experience, full address and telephone number of two most recent employers, last pay drawn, names and addresses of two referees who have close familiarity with the professional strength and character of the candidate, current address, recent photo, telephone and e-mail ID. Incomplete application will be rejected. Application must clearly indicate 'Project Coordinator with Job code' |
Please send application by post before the last date to: |
The General Manager
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Third Cross Street, Institutional Area
Taramani, Chennai 600 113
(or) by email to: admn@mssrf.res.in |
Last date for application: |
4th May 2013 |
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Short Term Vacancy in Food Security Programme Area
Location: |
Chennai |
Job Code: |
PA500-TN-CHN-STV-29042013 |
| Job duration: |
Upto 6 Months |
| Job responsibilities: |
Data collection, compilation and analysis pertaining to Social Welfare Programmes funded by the State |
Qualification : |
Graduates in Economics/Econometrics/Statistics. (Candidates based in Chennai are preferred)
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Remuneration : |
Negotiable based on qualification and experience |
Mode of
Application : |
MSSRF is a woman-friendly employer with a gender policy and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Application should include full biodata providing complete academic record, current address, recent photo, telephone and e-mail ID. Incomplete application will be rejected. Application must clearly indicate ‘Short Term Vacancy-FS with Job code’ |
Please send application by post before the last date to: |
The General Manager
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
Third Cross Street, Institutional Area
Taramani, Chennai 600 113
(or) by email to: admn@mssrf.res.in |
Last date for application: |
8th May 2013 |
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WORKING WITH MSSRF
Work opportunities constantly emerge at MSSRF in both new areas of research and project interest, as well as in administration and management.
Please send your resume with area of interest, expertise and experience, quoting the project and position details to the programme directors given below:
PA100: Coastal Systems Research
Dr. V. Selvam
vselvam@mssrf.res.in
PA200: Biodiversity
Dr. N Anilkumar
anil@mssrf.res.in
PA300: Biotechnology
Dr. Ajay K Parida
ajay-ed@mssrf.res.in
PA400: Ecotechnology
Dr. R.S.S. Hopper
hopper@mssrf.res.in
PA500: Food Security
Dr. R. Rukmani
rukmani@mssrf.res.in
PA600: Information, Education and
Communication
Ms.Nancy J Anabel
anabel@mssrf.res.in |
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