Field Attendant – Seed Systems at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Overview

• This role offers support to the maize seed systems team in conducting seed production research for CIMMYT’s eastern Africa maize pipelines.

Job Description

• Support the maize seed systems team in conducting seed production research for CIMMYT’s eastern Africa maize pipelines.
• Assist with production of pre-basic and basic seed at Kiboko for breeders and partners.
• Assist with production of hybrid seed for use on-farm trials.
• Assist in preparation, planting, management, and harvesting of maize seed nurseries and trials for seed systems work.
• Assist with data collection of seed systems trials and nurseries.
• Supervise casual laborers engaged for implementation of seed systems work at Kiboko.
• Perform any other tasks and assignments related to the projects as assigned by the supervisor.
• Identify and take action to mitigate potential risks within your work area.
• Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by ICRAF’s Occupational Health & Safety Policy; and cooperate with ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws.

Requirements

• Diploma in Agriculture with 4 years’ experience or BSc in Agriculture (in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Breeding, or relevant specialization) with at least 2 years work experience
• Working experience in agronomy or breeding and ability to plant trials using different experimental designs.
• Basic skills in using FieldBook and demonstrated computing and data processing skills.
• Experience in conducting field research trials for a crop research program, supervision skills, capacity to work effectively as a team player, and an ability to work well in intercultural settings.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Data management skills and knowledge about the key data required in a maize breeding program.