Work closely with senior scientists to facilitate research, Implementation and partnership activities and assist in the different areas projects in seed systems and its management life cycle.

·      Take lead responsibility in assuring that fieldwork and/or database management and development of data collection tools with quality standards.

·      Assess progress and key indicators on the impact and quality of the project through the management and development of gender data management system.

·      Assisting the implementation, monitoring and evaluation, by providing quality input, and analysis from survey data and qualitative studies (as indicated by the project lead).

·      Take a leading responsibility as a member of the team to develop periodic reports and tables that allow the program scientists to track their projects.

·      Strongly contribute to the training and updating of knowledge and research techniques, to the rest of the staff working in the unit and keep updated on new research techniques or processes.

·      Liaise with the department officials for the smooth coordination of the projects in seed sector.

·      Coordinate with state seed certification agency and seed corporation for developing a formal seed chain in the project districts

·      Contribute to developing strategic partnerships, knowledge sharing, and capacity development of various stakeholders.

·      Perform a range of project coordination, monitor the performance of research collaborators/partners (deliverables and milestones).

·      Supervise scientific officers and other contractual staff to ensure adherence to the project objectives.

·      Communicate and respond to program partners and collaborators requests and manage these partnerships.

·      Any other assignment as instructed by your supervisor.