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Precision Development (PxD)

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2016

🌾 Agriculture

🤝 Non-profit

Agriculture • Technology • Non-profit

Precision Development (PxD) is an organization dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers through data-driven innovations and sustainable agricultural methods. By designing, testing, and scaling income-enhancing solutions, PxD aims to improve the economic outcomes and livelihoods of millions of farmers globally. Their initiatives focus on enhancing digital agriculture services, providing strategic government advice, and promoting climate-smart farming practices, thereby fostering sustainable growth in the agricultural sector.

📋 Description

• Develop a working technical understanding of PxD's forecasting partners' methods, capabilities, and limitations (e.g., model uncertainty, forecast skill, data constraints), sufficient to explain, in plain language, why something can or cannot currently be delivered. • Synthesize and translate complex scientific findings — including forecast models, agronomic research, and MEL data — into clear, accessible materials for internal stakeholders, policymakers, practitioners, and general audiences. • Prepare reports, presentations, and policy briefs as needed. • Support structured, ongoing communication between PxD's technical/scientific partners and internal teams and government stakeholders, ensuring that technical constraints and possibilities are accurately reflected in program and policy conversations.

🎯 Requirements

• At least 4 - 6 years of relevant work experience • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as climate informatics, computational climate science, data science, physics, applied mathematics/statistics, or computational science, engineering, and/or economics with a quantitative focus; candidates with non-traditional backgrounds who combine strong quantitative training with experience in technical or scientific environments are encouraged to apply • Strong foundational knowledge in quantitative and computational methods, with the ability to engage critically and constructively with forecast modeling scientists; familiarity with key concepts such as ensemble modeling, probabilistic forecasting, forecast skill metrics, and model uncertainties, whether from formal training or applied experience, is strongly preferred • Proficiency in Python or R required; experience with data pipelines, cloud-based workflows, or geospatial data tools (e.g., xarray, netCDF, GIS) is strongly preferred • Experience working with or interpreting outputs from weather forecasting systems or AI/ML-based models, and translating technical products into decision-relevant information for non-specialist audiences, is strongly preferred • Demonstrated experience acting as a technical translator or project coordinator between technical/scientific teams and non-technical stakeholders, ideally in the agriculture, climate, or development sectors • Strong ability to synthesize and communicate complex technical or scientific information for non-specialist audiences, including translating probabilistic or uncertain findings (e.g., forecast confidence intervals, model limitations) into language that supports rather than undermines confidence in decision-making • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in Hindi is preferred; proficiency in other languages is a plus • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail; ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously • Familiarity with climate adaptation, digital agriculture, and experimental economics is strongly desired • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously • Passion for impact and a strong sense of purpose aligned with PxD's mission to serve smallholder farmers. • A collaborative attitude, resilience in the face of challenges, and a drive to continuously learn and innovate • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

🏖️ Benefits

• PxD is committed to building an inclusive and diverse organization. • We accommodate flexible working to make sure you are as productive and happy as you can be.