Station Coordinator

The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) is a non-profit international research institute dedicated to food, nutrition, and livelihood security as well as environmental rehabilitation in South Asia.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative professional for the position of Station Coordinator.

The position will be based in Jabalpur.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate implementation of planning in the Jabalpur farm for crop calendars, rotations, seed production, and research experiments in each of the crop season.
• Ensure that all processes of farm management are practiced in accordance with prevailing policies and procedures.
• Support the BISA Finance team at Jabalpur to organize and control the information flow, solving technical issues regarding procurement, sale, and disbursement of inputs and manpower.
• Be on site to address any concerns or make decisions on technical matters and keep the Jabalpur Station In-charge informed on a timely basis about audit or pro-audit related issues that need immediate attention and suggest solutions if possible.
• Coordinate with staff to perform activities at each stage of the crop cycle according to the instructions of the research programs.
• Supervise different areas to ensure that staff activities are performed in accordance with the instructions and procedures defined for CIMMYT-BISA.
• Make necessary agronomic adjustments in experimental plots at the Jabalpur farm to preserve them and keep them in good condition for planting, as well as maintain control over other sites.
• Engage and regulate, in coordination with the stations in-charge and labor contractor, the supply of farm labor required to meet the needs of the research programs and the station itself.
• Plan and arrange agri-inputs for timely farm operations, manage farm produce, its storage, and disposal.
• Perform programming activities and maintenance of equipment, furniture, and facilities to ensure proper and timely completion and keep them in good condition at the station.
• Review all reports issued by the Farm to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the information they contain and verify that they are sent to areas of interest.
• Guarantee the safety of people at the station and equipment, vehicles, and facilities through the coordination of the activities of security personnel assigned to the station.
• Maintain a good relationship with institutions, authorities, and organizations in the town and attend key meetings of the Department of Agriculture and local administration.
• Apart from research activities, the individual is also responsible for various administrative activities at the Jabalpur farm.
• Responsible for liaison with universities and state government, mainly at Madhya Pradesh, but also to support other two BISA locations whenever required.

Requirements:

• Must possess a B.Sc. in Agriculture degree.
• Master's degree in Agronomy/Soil Science/Plant Protection/Ag. Economics is desirable.
• At least 5 years of work experience in a Station/Farm management role.
• Must possess institutional competencies like teamwork, team leadership, communication, critical thinking, client orientation, problem-solving, and decision-making, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Hindi and English.
• Good command over MS Office.

Benefits:

The position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 1 year with annual renewal subject to performance. Thereafter, the contract would be renewed based on overall performance and the continued availability of funds. BISA offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance.