Job Summary
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Project Coordinator I in its Development Strategies and Governance Unit located in Bhubaneswar Office, Odisha, India. The position would require frequent travel and extended stay in different parts of Odisha and rural India. The Project Coordinator I facilitate and supports the work of IFPRI researchers and Department of Agriculture and Farmersโ Empowerment, Government of Odisha and other department officials to assure that the research project meet the requirements of the project. The Project Coordinator I assists in the management of financial resources, monitoring the progress of research activities, and in meeting reporting requirements. Interested applicants must have work authorization to work in India.
Essential Duties:
The Project Coordinator will report to the Program Lead (Shahidur Rashid, Devesh Roy and Mamata Pradhan) and will be working in close collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Farmersโ Empowerment (DoAFE), Government of Odisha (GoO) and other department officials on project activities including but not limited to:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelorโs degree in economics, rural development, public policy or business management. Strong understanding of agri-food systems, value chain, FPOs, SHGs, markets, agriculture commodities especially in the context of Odisha Strong project management skills, including effective communication and decision-making abilities. Demonstrated experience working with quantitative data sets. Demonstrated strong writing skills. Fluency in written and spoken English, Hindi, and Odia (optional). Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, show initiative, and work productively as part of a team. Excellent organizational skills and systematic thinking that demonstrate good judgment, expert problem solving, and creativity. Computer literate in MS Office A willingness and ability to travel extensively. Eligibility to live and work in India.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in fieldwork, using mixed methods for research. Demonstrated strong writing skills. Experience working in a global, multicultural organization. Experience working within the government/private sector or working closely with government / private sector actors. Experience in organizing workshops and seminars Experience in analysis of policy documents. Experience working in rural South Asia Experience in understanding large datasets and MIS. Experience in liaison and coordination with ministries and departments.Physical Demand & Work environment:
Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time. Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and organizing workshops, seminars, interaction with department officials, analysis policy documents, data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading.