Le Centre Mondial Agroforestrie recrute un Technicien de recherche ICRISAT basé au Kenya.
Overview
To support cereal breeding activities.
Summary of responsibilities
- Plant and manage trials, field husbandry & field sanitation and irrigation.
- Collect data, enter, and analyze for the ESA region and maintenance of database.
- Write progressive report.
- Recruit and supervise casuals at the field station.
- Procure and manage supplies and consumables for trials and office.
- Organize and plant on farm trials and demonstration under various projects.
- Supervise, monitor, collect data and organize evaluation and field days for on farm trials.
- Capacity building of farmers, students, and other collaborators.
- Carry out administrative duties at the station.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Agronomy or Horticulture;
- At least 2 years of experience in a research institution and an understanding of plant breeding;
- Experience in a research environment, specifically in field layout, data analysis, and field crops management;
- Knowledge in data analytical packages like Genstat.
Personal attributes and competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
- Preferably having experience of working in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience in an international organization environment will be an added advantage.
Terms and conditions
- This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
- The initial appointment will be for two (2) year, with a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
- The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.
Application process
Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
- The application deadline is 10 August 2023.
- CV and Cover Letter should be in PDF and Labelled with the applicants First and Second Names.
- We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.