International Potato Center

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Ref: 2026/07/Consultant/IND/ASIA

Consultant (Knowledge Product & Outreach)

Karnal, Haryana, India

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic and
creative
Consultant (Knowledge Product & Outreach)
For its project office based in Karnal, Haryana.

About CIP:
CIP is part of the
CGIAR global research partnership committed to transforming food, land, and
water systems in a climate crisis. CIP’s mission is to develop and share
science-based innovations in potato, sweet potato, and other root and tuber
crops. CIP partners with organizations in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia,
and Latin America to strengthen agri-food systems and provide economic, social,
and nutritional benefits, especially for women and youth. We integrate social
and biophysical sciences to address complex challenges in food and agriculture.
For more information, please visit
https://cipotato.org/about/
.

About the position:
The
International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a motivated and qualified
Consultant
(Knowledge Products and Outreach)
to support the implementation of the FAO
Afghanistan Climate Resilient Agriculture Program. The consultant will
contribute to the development of high-quality knowledge products, technical
communication materials, and outreach activities aimed at strengthening
climate-resilient agricultural systems and enhancing the technical capacities
of project partners and stakeholders.

The consultant will
work closely with CIP scientists, project teams, technical experts, and partner
organizations to develop outreach materials and support capacity-building and
communication initiatives.

Key
responsibilities:

Knowledge
Product Development

The consultant
will be responsible for developing and coordinating the following knowledge and
outreach products:

• 
  Develop comprehensive and
  user-friendly training manuals covering key agricultural practices, crop
  management techniques, climate-resilient technologies, and best practices
  for farmers, extension personnel, and project partners.
• 
  Develop, review, and coordinate
  the production of brochure packages, extension materials, factsheets, and
  communication products highlighting critical messages related to crop
  production, pest and disease management, climate-smart agriculture, and
  post-harvest management.
• 
  Prepare and contribute to
  technical reports, periodic project reports, technical briefs, success
  stories, case studies, and communication materials.
• 
  Review and validate technical
  content to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and alignment with
  current research findings and field-level applicability.
• 
  Develop crop-specific advisories,
  extension messages, and knowledge dissemination materials suitable for
  diverse stakeholder groups.

Capacity
Building, Stakeholder Engagement, and Project Support

• 
  Support the planning,
  organization, and delivery of virtual and in-person training programs for
  project partners, extension workers, project stakeholders, and farmers.
• 
  Assist in the development of
  training curricula, learning resources, presentations, and evaluation
  tools to support capacity-building activities.
• 
  Coordinate with technical experts,
  resource persons, and partner organizations to ensure effective
  implementation of capacity-building activities and knowledge dissemination
  efforts.
• 
  Support workshops, exposure
  visits, stakeholder consultations, learning events, and other outreach
  activities under the project.
• 
  Collaborate with project teams,
  subject matter specialists, and field staff to ensure the relevance,
  quality, and technical accuracy of knowledge products and training
  materials.
• 
  Facilitate communication,
  networking, and knowledge sharing among project stakeholders and partners.
• 
  Support documentation of project
  activities, lessons learned, success stories, and best practices for wider
  dissemination.
• 
  Assist in monitoring, reporting,
  and other project-related activities as assigned by the project leadership
  to support successful project implementation.

Requirements

What are we looking
for?

Educational
Qualifications and experience

• 
  Minimum master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences,
  Candidate holding a Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Sciences or a related field
  will be preferred.
• 
  For candidates with a PhD in Agricultural
  Sciences or a related discipline: Minimum one (1) year of relevant professional
  experience in the agriculture sector, For candidates with a master’s degree:
  Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the agriculture
  sector.
• 
  Experience working with international
  organizations, CGIAR Centers, UN agencies, ICAR institutes, State Government
  Departments, Agricultural Universities, or research and development programs.
• 
  Experience in climate-resilient agriculture,
  Potato cultivation, agricultural extension, capacity building, and knowledge
  management will be an advantage.
• 
  Demonstrated experience in developing training
  manuals, technical guides, brochures, extension materials, and agricultural
  knowledge products.
• 
  Sound understanding of crop production systems,
  crop calendar, climate-resilient agriculture, and agricultural extension
  approaches.
• 
  Experience in developing crop advisories,
  extension messages, and technical communication materials.
• 
  Experience organizing and facilitating training
  programs, workshops, and capacity-building activities for farmers, extension
  personnel, and development partners.
• 
  Strong technical writing, editing, and
  communication skills with the ability to translate scientific information into
  practical and user-friendly formats.
• 
  Ability to work independently, manage multiple
  assignments, and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs.

Technical Skills

• 
  Strong technical writing and
  editing skills for preparing reports, training manuals, extension
  publications, brochures, and other knowledge products.
• 
  Experience in developing and
  disseminating customized agro-advisories, crop production recommendations,
  and climate-resilient agriculture messages.
• 
  Familiarity with digital and
  conventional extension and outreach tools for knowledge dissemination and
  stakeholder engagement.
• 
  Ability to develop training and
  extension materials using participatory and learning approaches.
• 
  Proficiency in synthesizing
  scientific information into practical, user-friendly content for farmers,
  extension workers, and project stakeholders.
• 
  Good publication, formatting, and
  communication skills, including coordination with designers and
  communication specialists.
• 
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration platforms.

Benefits

What are we
offering?

·
Great career opportunity in an international
organization.

·
Fixed term contract till December 2026, with a
possibility of renewal based on requirements and performance.

·
Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

How to apply?

Please visit the
following link:
http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/
to submit a full
C.V. along with your references (preferable recent supervisors). We highly
encourage all interested candidates to participate in this exciting and
competitive process. The deadline for the receipt of applications is
18th
June 2026.

This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable
adults.

We look forward to receiving applications from individuals with
disabilities who are willing to contribute their talents and skills to our
team. If you require specific accommodation for the selection process due to a
disability, please do not hesitate to inform us.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at
http://www.cipotato.org

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and
professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.