Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
CIMMYT is seeking a proactive, innovative, and self-motivated professional Mechanization Consultant. The holder of the consultancy will provide support to the Ukama Ustawi: Diversification for resilient agribusiness ecosystems in East and Southern Africa (ESA) Initiative in Zambia on supporting Mechanization Service providers; train them on operation, repair, and maintenance of machinery, business management, and data collection; and working with the manufacturers/private sector partners to strengthen the supply chain. He will also assist in the establishment of mechanization demonstration trials, data collection, and analysis, fine-tune machinery to suit local conditions; mentor SPs in service provision business, collect business data (income, expenditures, repair, and maintenance), etc.
CIMMYT in collaboration with its partners implements mechanization research activities under Ukama Ustawi: Diversification for resilient agribusiness ecosystems in East and Southern Africa (ESA) Initiative in Zambia and Zimbabwe. The initiative has been promoting mechanized conservation agriculture through a service provider model. The constant is needed work in the project site in Zambia to assist in implementing mechanized CA activities in the initiative areas.
The consultancy will be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
Major tasks and deliverables or milestones to be accomplished are divided into phases (please refer to description attached)

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:
• MS in Farm Machinery/Mechanization or related field or BSc in Agricultural Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Familiar with the Concept of Conservation Agriculture and have experience in the establishment and monitoring of research experiments involving seeders, threshers, shellers, and other smallholder farm machinery.
• Skilled in the design, fabrication, and testing of farm machinery. Hands-on experience in the development, analysis, and simulation of CAD models using SolidWorks® would be an added advantage.
• Have a valid driving license for cars
• The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Client Orientation.
The position is for an initial fixed term of one (1) year, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Candidates must apply here for IRS22169_Mechanization Consultant. Screening and follow-up of applications will begin on Monday, January 9th, 2023. Applications must include a CV and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. For further information on the selection process, please contact Yessica Castillo, at y.castillo@cgiar.org 
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
These consultancies will remain open until filled.
CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.


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