Technical Assistant, Hybrid Rice

Requirements

Additional Requirements:

Prior experience in a related field will be considered an asset.

Age, academic qualifications, and experience may be relaxed for highly capable and promising candidates.

Must possess practical knowledge of hybrid rice seed production technology.

Capable of conducting panicle initiation checks, rouging, quality control, farmer motivation, data collection, and reporting on block activities.

Ability to work effectively under various field conditions, including high-pressure environments.

Proficient in maintaining proper documentation using standard register formats.

Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet browsing.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities & Context

Supervise 25–30 acres of seed production blocks and execute the production plan as per schedule.

Select appropriate land/blocks, finalize agreements with contract growers or landowners, and prepare detailed block layouts.

Organize farmer meetings and seasonal training/orientation sessions. Conduct regular follow-ups with a minimum of 8–10 farmers and their plots daily.

Oversee timely seedbed preparation and irrigation, ensuring the main field is ready one day prior to transplanting.

Manage all aspects of crop care, including water management, fertilizer use, pest control, GA3 application, and supplementary pollination.

Identify issues in plots or among farmers and report findings to the Seed Production Sector Specialist.

Ensure production of genetically pure seeds (98% purity) through consistent rouging and by planting R-line seedlings in specified 5-foot areas.

Install protective barriers before flowering to prevent cross-pollination with other rice varieties.

Develop a harvesting action plan aligned with processing capacity at the chatal (drying yard).

Collect and verify lot-wise seed samples before weighing to prevent admixture and confirm seeds are at 12% moisture content before purchase.

Uphold and implement all safeguarding policies to protect team members from harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, or exploitation.

Serve as a point of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding practices to maintain a safe and respectful workplace.

Promote safeguarding awareness within the team and ensure consistent adherence to standards.

Promptly report any safeguarding concerns and encourage others to do the same.

Carry out any additional tasks as assigned by the supervising authority.

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