Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 11, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Main duties and responsibilities include:
• Support in making bean crosses for different bean verities
• Assist in conducting and collect necessary data for advanced breeding and seed multiplication at different locations
• Support in analyzing the data and report to supervisor on time
• Visiting fields regularly to monitor weeds, disease development and insect growth.
• Collecting soil, tissue, and samples from fields for analysis.
• Assisting with research work and other project’s activities.
• Assist in field layout and mapping.
• Carry out any other duties that will be assigned to you by the supervisor

Requirements
• Diploma in crop production, plant breeding or any other related areas of study
• At least one-year experience in breeding activities especially in beans and other related crop will be an added advantage
• Experience in data collection and entry, data management, quality assurance, and timely reporting
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Computer proficiency including MS Office (Word/ PowerPoint, advanced Excel skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision, but also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties
• Excellent interpersonal with advanced written and verbal communication skills in English language
• Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of integrity and standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Commitment to Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT’s mission and core values.

Terms of employment:

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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