The international Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is
committed to improving livelihoods in developing countries, through strong
science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and
technology to increase food security, improve the productivity and
profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources.
CIMMYT is a non-profit research and training centre with direct links to about
100 countries through offices in Asia, Africa and Latin America.We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, relief and health agencies, farmers, and the development assistance community.
The position
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) seeks to recruit a Kenyan national as a Research Technician. The position will be based at KARI-Katumani, Stem borer Mass Rearing Laboratory (Insectary), Machakos, Kenya.
Specific responsibilities
- Artificially
rear different species of maize stem borers (Chilo partellus, Busseola
fusca, Sesamia calamisstis, and Eldana Saccharina) pests
- Plan seasonal
insect supplies in collaboration with CIMMYT and KARI scientists
- Plan and procure
necessary diets ingredients and lab consumables
- Consistently
supply the stem borers in required quantities, and qualities in a timely
manner
- Run the
insectary units and under the supervision of the Manager of the KARI
Katumani Mass Rearing Laboratory
- Together with
the CIMMYT entomologist, carry out gene infusion with fresh wild stem
borer colonies.
- Keep records of
insect supplies
- Keep records of
insect sales and lab consumables, labour and other important occurrences
in the lab.
- When needed
carry out artificial infestation of stem borers in field trials
- Train and/or
demonstrate stem borer rearing facilities to trainees, visiting
scientists, graduate students, etc.
Requirements
- At least a
diploma in Applied Biology, Crop Production and Protection, Agriculture or
related fields. A degree in any of the fields will be an advantage.
- At least one
year experience in stem borer mass rearing
- Experience in
field infestation with stem borers
- Ability to effectively
work with minimum supervision
- Willingness to
work during weekends as well as monitoring the insectary at odd hours when
needed.
- Proven computing
skills. Experience in use of statistical analysis software for data
analysis will be an advantage.
- Good
communication and organizational skills
- A Kenyan citizen
with a valid Kenya driver’s license
- Practical
experience in field experimental layout will be an added advantage.
Terms of offer
The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.
We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment.
We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.
How to apply
Applications for the position must include:
- A cover letter
illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed
requirements and salary expectations
- A detailed
curriculum vitae
- The names and
addresses of three referees, including telephone, fax numbers and email
addresses.
All correspondence should be addressed to the Human Resources
Unit, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), P.O Box 30677, Nairobi, Kenya OR via
email: icrafhru@cgiar.org and should indicate “Application for a Research
Technician-CIMMYT” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until 18th April 2012.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about CIMMYT and World Agroforestry Centre by accessing our websites www.cimmyt.org and www.worldagroforestry.org
Applications will be considered until 18th April 2012.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about CIMMYT and World Agroforestry Centre by accessing our websites www.cimmyt.org and www.worldagroforestry.org
