The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking two proactive and responsible consultants with high level of commitment and expertise to assist in Potato seed production with farmers under the project – Rapid Seed Potato Multiplication to Strengthen Potato Value Chain in Karnataka and Maharashtra (the Project). The consultants will be based in suitable districts in Maharashtra and coordinate directly with the Project Manager Deliverables: Monthly reports based on the following activities: Capacity building of various stakeholders involved in the project. Supporting ARC Nurseries. Hardening of Tissue culture plantlets. Promoting Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) for Potato seed production. Assuring quality with seed production farmers. Coordinating all the activities related to seed production. Requirements Qualifications/special skills Post-graduation in Agriculture/Horticulture Experience in working in Agriculture related projects Seed Production, Nursery Management, Tissue Culture Benefits Expected duration and conditions: This consultancy contract is for 10 months with the possibility of renewal. The payment is a fixed and consolidated fee. The venue for Interview will be informed only to the shortlisted candidates.