Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 07 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
I. Job Summary:
In support of the Legume Breeding Programme, the position reports to the Soybean Breeder

II. Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assist breeding program in field trial design, seed preparation, planting, trial evaluation, data collection and seed harvest.
• Manage many aspects of breeding database including data entry, trial creation, and critical seed health and plant pathology data.
• Work closely with the administrative staff to effectively comply with all regulatory phytosanitary certifications and international seed shipment protocols.
• Manage and periodically update seed inventory.
• Manage screen house projects including sowing, labeling, pollinating instructions, and harvest.
• Receive and distribute seeds for basic seed production, variety trials, product development and deployment.
• Travel to off-site stations to assist with planting, thinning and product evaluation.
• Recruit and manage all temporary workers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and regulatory standards.
• Co-ordinate all pesticide, herbicide and irrigation applications to nursery and trial plots.
• Train and mentor students on internship programmes.
• Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

III. Supervision Received:
This position reports to the Soybean Breeder (IITA Southern Africa) in terms of policy direction and major work plan

IV. Qualification And Experience
• in Agriculture/Crop Science/Horticulture or equivalent qualifications.
• in Plant Breeding/Agronomy will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) or more years of professional experience in agriculture research.

V. Core Competencies
• Innovative, ability to work with minimal supervision in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Fluency in English and excellent written and verbal communication skills
General information: The contract will be for an initial period of three (3) years. Renewal is dependent on performance and availability of funds.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Interested applicants should forward their detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter indicating the position and send as One Document by email to IITA-Zambia@cgiar.org  not later than 16th September 2023 to:
• The Regional Hub Administrator
• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
• SARAH Campus
• Plot 145B Ngwerere Road
• Chongwe District Lusaka Province
• P.O. Box 310142
• Chelstone, Lusaka, Zambia
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
• Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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