Scientific Officer - ICRISAT at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Duties and responsibilities

• 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

• Master’s 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.