About IRRI

Job Purpose

This position will be recruited for project management and communication. In the first 3 years contract, S/he will be a key researcher to implement the activities under the USDA – Fertilizer Right Project. This project aims to increase farming and fertilizer use efficiency, effectiveness and develop alternatives to chemical fertilizers and reduce GHG emissions.

The position will deliver important outputs of the ‘Fertilize Right Vietnam’ (FRV) project:

This position will be based at the IRRI Vietnam Office and may only be filled by permanent citizens of Vietnam.

Roles and Responsibilities

• In charge of project management, monitoring and evaluation, reports, etc.
• Lead the communication work of the project
• Align and pro-actively engage with the project partners, e.g. DARDs, national institutions, etc.
• Supervise technicians to conduct the related experiments, field trials, and demonstrations
• Deliver timely and outcome-oriented strategies and reports to relevant IRRI staff
• Ensure and prepare the quality of research/technical reports and data
• Data management to guarantee quality data, data back up, and data integrity

Qualifications

• MSc on communication/art/infographic design or relevant areas and at least 6 year experience
• PhD on communication/art/infographic design or relevant areas and at least 3 year experience

Skills Required

Mandatory

• Background in communication/art/infographic design or relevant areas
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Preferred

• Experience on project management, communication
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances.

Join our team and be part of our story!

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position will remain open until filled.