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Pepper grows in a field surrounded by and filled with bamboo poles to act as a trelis

Pepper plantation in Myanmar

Photo: Dominique Guenat
BFH-HAFL Hugo P. Cecchini Institute

CIRAD

Qualifications: PhD or Master’s degree (with at least three years of experience) in management sciences, innovation, economics, sociology, or digital anthropology; experience in qualitative research and user diagnostics; strong analytical and writing skills; fluency in French and English; strong interest in digital agriculture and AI-related organizational innovation.

Montpellier, France
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Max Havelaar-Stiftung

Qualifications: Hochschulabschluss in Umwelt-, Agrar-, Sozial- oder Wirtschaftswissenschaften; erste Erfahrung in internationaler Zusammenarbeit oder Projekten globaler Lieferketten; analytisches Denken und Organisationstalent; sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse, Spanisch von Vorteil; gute Kenntnisse in MS Office 365.

Zurich, Switzerland
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IRRI

Qualifications: PhD in data science, agricultural or environmental sciences, hydrology, remote sensing, or related field; strong proficiency in machine learning, deep learning, and programming (Python, R, SQL); solid understanding of agricultural or irrigation systems; excellent analytical and communication skills; experience in large-scale data systems; ability to work in multicultural teams. Familiarity with hydrological modeling is an advantage.

Los Baños, Philippines
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Qualifications: PhD in plant breeding, quantitative genetics, crop science, or related field; at least 15 years of post-PhD experience leading international crop breeding programs; proven scientific record (≥100 publications, H-index ≥25); experience delivering farmer-preferred varieties and managing multi-million-dollar research portfolios; strong leadership, partnership, and fundraising skills; fluency in English required, Arabic or French an asset.

Rabat, Morocco
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ICARDA

Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in agriculture, extension, plant protection, development studies, or related field; 4–5 years of experience in capacity development or agricultural extension; strong skills in organizing trainings and workshops; excellent communication and reporting abilities; proficiency in Arabic and English; willingness to travel within and outside Egypt. Experience with e-learning tools, IPM, or date palm production is an advantage.

Cairo, Egypt
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CIMMYT

Qualifications: PhD in crop science, agronomy, soil science, agroecology, environmental science, agricultural or development economics, or related field; 10–15 years of senior scientific or executive leadership in international research or academia; strong record in interdisciplinary systems research, fundraising, and partnership management; experience in developing countries; excellent communication and team leadership skills; commitment to food security and sustainability.

Texcoco, Mexico
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