About our Organisation
CIMMYT is committed to improving livelihoods in developing
countries.
Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create,
share, and use knowledge and agricultural technologies to increase food
security, improve the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and
sustain natural resources in developing countries.
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
Research Technician
The position will be based at the CIMMYT Field Station at
Kiboko.
The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Scientist /
Maize Breeder, providing technical support to CIMMYT Scientists and Research
Assistants by carrying out the following activities:
- Assist the
Scientist in the planting and day to day management and supervision of
pollinations in maize breeding nurseries at Kiboko
- Assist the
Scientist and Research Assistant in harvesting of nurseries and trials
- Assist in
electronic data capture and data management from nurseries and field
trials
- Assist the
Scientist in supervising field technicians and skilled labour
Requirements:
- A Diploma in
Agriculture or Horticulture. A Bachelor’s degree will be an added
advantaged.
- 1-2 years’
experience in the field of crop production or seed technology
- Practical
experience in working with field layout will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated
good communication and organizational skills
- Ability to
effectively work as part of a team
- Ability to
effectively work with minimum supervision
- Good
interpersonal skills, integrity, honesty and self-motivation
- A valid Kenya
driver’s license.
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:
- 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),
PO Box 30677,
Nairobi, Kenya
OR via email: icrafhru@cgiar.org
and should indicate “Application for RESEARCH TECHNICIAN -
CIMMYT” on their application letters and email submissions.
Applications will be considered until 8th February 2013.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above
requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn
more about ICRAF and CIMMYT by accessing our web sites www.cimmyt.org andwww.worldagroforestry.org
