Consultant (Agriculture and Allied Sectors):

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

(A) EDUCATIONAL:

• Master degree in Agricultural science, Agronomy, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Soil and Earth Science, Entomology, Bio-technology, Crop and Plant Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Animal Husbandry, Civil Engineer etc and in the age category of 30 – 50 years

(B) EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience of the agricultural industry is essential.
• The Expert should have previous experience of similar assignments in the Government sector, NGOs and INGOs.
• Minimum 05 years of experience in relevant domain such as Agricultural Development and Planning, Farm Production and Management, Capacity Building Training and Strategy Development, Technological Advancement and Productivity, Strengthening Food Production and Market Linkages, Crop Production and Food Security, etc.
• Experience in preparing policy briefs/presentations and analysis of proposals. Experience in preparing policy briefs/presentations and analysis of proposals.
• Excellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skills with excellent computer knowledge and computer operations. Fully conversant with MS-Office (word/PPT/Excel) etc.

(C) JOB DESCRIPTION:

Consultant shall be responsible for thematic implementation and coordination of various activities in the area of work assigned to him/her

Remunernation:

Rs. 90,000/- per month

Note:

1. The screening of the candidates will be done in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj office, New Delhi.

2. All the NPMU Staff shall administratively report to Director General NIRDPR and functionally to Joint Secretary/Additional Secretary, MoPR.

3. The Job location for the above positions will be at the office of MoPR, New Delhi.

General conditions:

• The Project Positions require travel to study area.
• This project assignment is purely temporary and does not envisage any kind of regular appointment in NIRD&PR in future.
• The Institute has a right to shortlist the candidates as may be necessary.
• Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification.
• No correspondence or telephonic enquiry will be entertained as regards shortlisting, calling for interview, selection or engagement.
• The MoPR reserves the right to relax any of the requirements i.e. age, educational qualification, experience etc. in exceptional cases.
• The candidates should apply only through online through the website-  http://career.nirdpr.in/
• The last date for submitting applications online is 30th May 2021 till 05:30 PM.
• Applications received after the due date and time will not be considered. The shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date, time and venue of the Interview.