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Water and Land Management Specialist (ICARDA)
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.
Organisation/Location: ICARDA, Rabat, Morocco
Application deadline: 04-April-2014
Website: https://apps.icarda.org/iea/
Details:

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.

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 4 April 2014
Website: https://apps.icarda.org/iea/