University Development Specialist - Kabul, Afghanistan - International Programs in Agriculture
Description
This position will provide critical coordination function for each of the following three disciplines: Plant Sciences, Natural Resources and Agricultural Economics at the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Kabul in Afghanistan. Key functions would include faculty and staff development, development of applied practical training modules within one of the disciplines to complement course materials and teach students applied agricultural skills linked to the needs of the local economy and upgrading agricultural education to prepare students for the job markets. It is expected that the UDSs from other collaborating institutions will be asked to assist in the development of such modules, if needed.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master's degree in any Agriculture major.
- One year of experience in Plant Sciences, Natural Resources or Agricultural Economics.
- Agriculture background.
- Cross-cultural awareness.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Entrepreneurial and analytical skills.
- Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
Preferred:
- Coursework in areas of agribusiness, farm management, forestry and natural resource management or animal science.
Additional Information:
- Afghan work week includes Saturday with hours varying seasonally.
- Most weeks may require more than 40 hours.
- This posting represents 2 vacancies.
- This position is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- A check of criminal conviction records will be made for employment in this position.
- Subject to post-offer/pre-employment physical examination and medical screening.
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Fidelity Contribution Waiting Period.
- Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer.
- To apply go to http://www.purdue.edu/hr/careers/opportunities/index.html, click on Staff Positions, click on Basic Search and search for Job Number 1100628.
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