ACI Marketing Services Officer - ACI Agrolink Limited

Join the leader – Unleash your Potential ACI, in collaboration with International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), has stepped into a partnership project to introduce a cutting edge rice breeding technology in Bangladesh. The project is a unique initiative for the first time in the world which is being funded by USAID. ACI is an innovation driven company which has always inspired the scientists to bring new technologies in agriculture. The project offers the candidates’ with an outstanding opportunity to work with world class Scientists under one roof where one would develop himself and bring innovation to the world. We require highly competent individual to fill up the following positions: Deputy Project Leader for ACI-IRRI-PPP Project Job Responsibilities Oversee and be responsible for ACI’s timely inputs and responses to support IRRI’s contractual reporting and M&E requirements for USAID and other project stakeholders. This will include, but not be restricted to, ensuring that ACI-generated data are rigorously validated and transferred to the project M&E system in a timely manner through close cooperation with the IRRI project manager. Assist the Project Leader and coordinate with IRRI HQ-based international scientists in the implementation of project activities leading to development of improved rice varieties of national needs and also meet donor requirements; Liaise with relevant government agencies in registering ACI-developed new rice varieties under the project; Manage efforts to improve the ACI field research and laboratory facilities and in building up the capacities of Dhaka- and field-based research staff; Coordinate with the ACI Market Promotion Team in promoting the new rice varieties to the farmers through ACI outlets; We Require PhD in Agriculture/Plant Breeding preferably in Rice Breeding with 5 years experience in relevant field or, Masters in Plant Breeding or closely related subjects with 10 years experience in rice research or relevant field. Rice breeding, Program/ Project management/ Leadership Experience in managing research team Experience in developing research strategies Willingness to travel extensively We Offer Professional working environment. Competitive compensation package. Performance based career path. Job Level Top Level. Job Location Dhaka and Gazipur. Apply Online *Application deadline: 22 July, 2016 Canvassing in any form will immediately lead to disqualification