Scientific Officer ICRISAT

Center For International Forestry Research (CIFOR) And World Agroforestry (ICRAF)

Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Plan and execute experimental protocols and performance trials in field for sorghum pearl millet finger millet groundnuts chickpea and pigeonpea.
Operate research equipment taking notes entering data with internal IT systems and complying with seed stewardship standards
Capture data in iOS operating systems (desktop computing iPhones iPads) Breeding Management System (BMS) and conduct data quality check and assurance to enable timely advancement of the 6 mandate crops.
Conduct data quality check and assurance to enable timely development of project reports and scaling of selected technologies to the last mile.
Write progressive reports manuals and scientific articles
Supervise and motivate the labour capacity building of farmers students and other collaborators
Manage relationships with co-operators/partners to ensure timely completion and integrity of data collected
Support the project PI in Procurement of farm inputs and consumables and their timely delivery.

Requirements

Masters degree in Plant Breeding Agronomy or related fields and minimum of 3 years experience.
Experience in a research environment specifically in field layout data analysis and good crop husbandry practices.
Sound interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
At least 2 years of experience in a research institution and an understanding of plant breeding.
Candidates with less experience but proven ability to deliver may be considered.
Preferably having experience working in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams.
Experience in an international organization environment will be an added advantage.
Practical experience in field experimental work.
Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Good interpersonal skills integrity honesty and self-motivation.
Computer literacy in MS Office.
Strong English language skills both spoken and written.

Required Skills:

Masters degree in Plant Breeding Agronomy or related fields and minimum of 3 years experience. Experience in a research environment specifically in field layout data analysis and good crop husbandry practices. Sound interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting. At least 2 years of experience in a research institution and an understanding of plant breeding. Candidates with less experience but proven ability to deliver may be considered. Preferably having experience working in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams. Experience in an international organization environment will be an added advantage. Practical experience in field experimental work. Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision. Good interpersonal skills integrity honesty and self-motivation. Computer literacy in MS Office. Strong English language skills both spoken and written.

Plan and execute experimental protocols and performance trials in field for sorghum pearl millet finger millet groundnuts chickpea and pigeonpea.Operate research equipment taking notes entering data with internal IT systems and complying with seed stewardship standardsCapture data in iOS operating s...

Plan and execute experimental protocols and performance trials in field for sorghum pearl millet finger millet groundnuts chickpea and pigeonpea.
Operate research equipment taking notes entering data with internal IT systems and complying with seed stewardship standards
Capture data in iOS operating systems (desktop computing iPhones iPads) Breeding Management System (BMS) and conduct data quality check and assurance to enable timely advancement of the 6 mandate crops.
Conduct data quality check and assurance to enable timely development of project reports and scaling of selected technologies to the last mile.
Write progressive reports manuals and scientific articles
Supervise and motivate the labour capacity building of farmers students and other collaborators
Manage relationships with co-operators/partners to ensure timely completion and integrity of data collected
Support the project PI in Procurement of farm inputs and consumables and their timely delivery.

Requirements

Masters degree in Plant Breeding Agronomy or related fields and minimum of 3 years experience.
Experience in a research environment specifically in field layout data analysis and good crop husbandry practices.
Sound interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
At least 2 years of experience in a research institution and an understanding of plant breeding.
Candidates with less experience but proven ability to deliver may be considered.
Preferably having experience working in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams.
Experience in an international organization environment will be an added advantage.
Practical experience in field experimental work.
Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Good interpersonal skills integrity honesty and self-motivation.
Computer literacy in MS Office.
Strong English language skills both spoken and written.