Creative Agri Solutions - Head - Research

Creative Agri Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (CASPL), a leading research and consulting organization in Agriculture and Livestock sector (www.creativeagrisolutions.com). The organization is led by experienced researchers and professionals with extensive field experience in agriculture/agri-business and rural development. CASPL works on issues of contemporary and future importance for agricultural sector including issues of food quality, safety, farmer prices, GMOs, climate smart agricultural practices, emerging modern value chains among others.

Our main clients include UNFAO, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, International Food Policy Research Institute, International Livestock Research Institute, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, International Maize and Wheat Research Institute (CIMMYT), USAID, among others.

We work closely with various stakeholders including government departments (agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, rural development etc.), national and multi-national agribusinesses, NGOs and research and academic institutions.

We are looking for a professional with exceptional skills in research. S/he should be able to work independently and lead a team of researchers. We are looking for candidates with exceptional quality of work.

Job profile:

The Head- Research is expected to work closely with the Managing Director to guide a team of research associate to conduct cutting-edge research on issues of critical importance to the sector.

She/he will be expected to provide technical backstopping for all aspects of the ongoing research including desk review, field data collection (quantitative and qualitative), data analysis and report writing.

The successful candidate will be working also be interacting with the project partners (Government, Public, Private and international agencies) and other stakeholders as and when required. Only candidates having publications in peer-reviewed journals will be considered.

Desired qualification:

- Graduate / Post Graduate Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Agricultural Economics/ Rural Management / Social Welfare/ Agribusiness/ Development Economics or relevant field.

- A doctorate in Economics/Agricultural economics is desirable. The position calls for excellent writing skills. Prior work experience on development related activities and project will be an advantage.

- At least 5 years work experience in relevant field is required.

Interested candidates can apply or may call at 011-45679186.