Reports to: Director, Integrated Water & Land Management Program (IWLMP)
Location: Rabat,
Morocco Closing date: 23 November 13
Main purpose of the position
Coordinate and provide technical support to water and land
projects of the IWLMP in
Morocco including the Water Benchmarks of WANA, CRPs and others. The
IRS will be based
in Rabat-Morocco.
About ICARDA
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry
Areas (ICARDA) is an
international autonomous, non-profit, research organization
temporarily based in Beirut,
Lebanon supported by the Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research
(CGIAR). ICARDA is committed to the improvement of livelihoods of
the resource-poor in
dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty
through agricultural research,
and the equitable use of natural resources. For more details
please visit: www.icarda.org
Main responsibilities
· Conduct research on Water & Land issues in rain-fed
agricultural systems including
supplemental irrigation and water harvesting.
· Coordinate and support collaborative research activities
with the Ministry of Agriculture,
the INRA-Morocco, and other national and international
organizations working in the
agricultural sector in the country.
· Work with a multi-disciplinary team from ICARDA and the
Agricultural Research System
in Morocco to coordinate research and technology dissemination and
out scaling
activities within the joint research for development program.
· Publish research results in ISI refereed journals, prepare
reports, training materials, and
other documentation as required
· Assess the need for ICARDA’s assistance in technical
backstopping, data collection,
training and other areas.
· Assist in mobilizing resources to support the activities
in Morocco and coordinate the ongoing
and future projects.
Education, qualifications and experience
· Earned PhD in agricultural engineering, water management,
soil-water or one of the
relevant agricultural fields.
· Minimum 5 years of experience in related subjects with
strong background in applied
research and capacity development and strong record of ISI
peer-reviewed publications.
· Coordination, managerial, supervisory and communication
skills, and ability to work in a
team.
· Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct research and
interpret research results.
· Ability to write concise reports frequently and to
administer field work and fluency in
English, and computer skills are required
Terms of
appointment, salary and benefits
The initial contract will be for 3 years, of which the first year
will be probationary period.
Subsequent employment is decided based on the merit and
productivity of the staff
member, and continued need for the position.
How to apply
Please apply online at www.icarda.org/iea/ by 23 November 2013
We are an equal
opportunity employer and encourage applications from women.
Applications will be
acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
