Job Reference Number: EMR/ACNP/CAVAC/RICE
Job Type: International
Development Assistance/Emerging Markets
Schedule: Fixed Term
Job Location: Asia; Cambodia
Job Summary
The Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program (CAVAC) is a
large agricultural development program funded by the Australian Government. It
focuses on research, extension, irrigation, agribusiness and policy. The
program is based in Phnom Penh with offices in three provinces; Kampot, Takeo
and Kampong Thom.
Key Responsibilities
CAVAC is a dynamic program requiring the services of a
highly qualified Consultant to design diagnostic tools for identifying three
major pests in rice.
The applicant will have the following skills and
qualifications:
- Advanced
degree in Agronomy; preferably specialised in entomology and
phytopathology and pest management;
- At
least five years’ experience in pest management in rice crop;
- Working
experience developing diagnostic tools for pest;
- Good
knowledge and understanding on field practice in Cambodia or any Southeast
Asian country;
- At
least five years’ experience in providing consultation on pest management
on rice and other crops.
Terms of Reference (ToR) can be download from here: CAVAC-TOR-consultant for Pests in rice International.pdf or obtained by
contacting Mr Chhun C. Tate at the CAVAC office on +855 (0) 23 218 310 or chhunctate@cavackh.org
Other Requirements
The deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest
addressing the criteria stated in the TOR and the provision of CV is by 3.00pm,
Friday 31 May 2013.
Cardno is an equal opportunity employer and
is committed to Child Protection in all fields..
Employee Benefits
The position will be remunerated in line with AusAID’s
Adviser Remuneration Framework (refer website http://www.ausaid.gov.au/publications/pubout.cfm?ID=3994_1809_6357_1618_6763&Type).
This position will fall within Discipline Group B, Job Level
2.
Click here for further details and application
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