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  • Posted: Jun 29, 2020
    Deadline: Jul 2, 2020
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    The International Potato Center, known by its Spanish acronym CIP, was founded in 1971 as a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world problems of hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. CIP is truly a global center, with headquarters in Lima, Peru and offices in 20 developing...
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    Consultant – Senior Advisor

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Senior Advisor on a consultancy basis.

    The Position: The Consultant will support the seed potato inspection and certification guidelines and protocol within the regulatory framework of vegetatively propagated crops in SSA.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Review the seed production and certification regulations and protocols for seed potato in particularly the seed regulations, the inspection and certification manual for vegetatively propagated planting materials, taking into account the Regional and International best practices.
    • Review the SSA certification scheme for seed potato to incorporate the EAC, COMESA and other international standards, in conformity with the seed Act.
    • Prepare SWAT analysis of seed certification standards/procedure/protocol from Europe, USA, SSA.

    Selection Criteria

    • At least a PhD. in Seed system, Agronomy, Pathology or related field.
    • At least 20-30 years of relevant work experience in seed certification and regulation for vegetatively propagated crops.
    • Demonstrated understanding of seed law and specifically seed movement in East Africa.
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively under tight and strict deadlines and produce quality outputs.
    • Fluent in Kiswahili.
    • Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

    What are the conditions?

    This is a national consultancy position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The consultancy will be for a period of 16 days.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to International Potato Center on cipotato.org to apply

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