ICARDA Seed System Specialist Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.
ICARDA Ethiopia looking for “Seed System Specialist”.
Applicants with a degree in Phd Degree may apply on or before 12th Aug 2023.
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international organization undertaking research-for-development. We provide innovative, science-based solutions for communities across the non-tropical dry areas. In partnership with research institutions, NGOs, governments, and the private sector, our work advances scientific knowledge, shapes practices, and informs policy. Since its establishment in 1975, ICARDA has implemented research-for-development programs in 50 countries across the world’s dry areas – from Morocco in North Africa to Bangladesh in South Asia.
ICARDA Seed System Specialist Jobs 2023
The ICARDA has published a job vacancy announcement on 12th July 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Seed System Specialist to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | International Center for Agriculture Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) |
| Position | Seed System Specialist |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Phd Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 12th Aug 2023 |
ICARDA Job Vacancy 2023
Responsibilities: In support of the objectives, the incumbent will:
- Identify and assess systemic challenges constraining the development of robust national and regional seed systems responding to effects of climate change and achieving food and nutritional security.
- Develop focused strategies to address the systemic challenges at national and regional levels through formulation of interventions for enabling policy environment, harmonization of regulatory frameworks, and public-private partnerships.
- Provide technical backstopping in the development of competitive and pluralistic seed system supporting formal seed sector (public, private), intermediate sector (development of SMEs) and ensure integration with informal seed sector.
- Formulate and implement projects in support of the seed sector in target countries with emphasis on fast-tracking variety development, testing and release systems linked to commercialization through awareness and demand creation and accelerated multiplication of EGS and certified seed to reach smallholder farmers to achieve impact at scale.
- Contribute to strengthening the capacity of the seed value chain stakeholders at national, regional, and global levels.
- Contribute to monitoring and reporting systems that provide critical information to stakeholders at national, regional, and global levels on key issues affecting seed systems.
- Engage in networks for collaboration amongst specialists in CGIAR, governments and partners including the public and private sectors to promote awareness, program coordination, collaboration, and information exchange on seed sector development.
- Advise ICARDA on key issues of overall program performance and emerging trends that affect program direction.
- Represent ICARDA in international meetings on technical issues/challenges related to seed sector development.
- Share knowledge to expand the understanding of colleagues within the team and promote greater effectiveness in program design and delivery.
- Prepare analysis, case studies, reports, guidelines, publications, and presentations in support of program delivery.
- Analyze multi-environment data using a suite of software packages, prepare reports and draft manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
- Liaise with and support ICARDA breeding programs in implementing the activities and projects.
- Perform any other duties as required.
Position in Organization:
- Seed System Specialist
- Location: Ethiopia
- Internationally Recruited Staff
- Full time
- Deadline: 12 August 2023
Qualification:
- An earned PhD in seed science and technology, agriculture economist, plant breeder, plant sciences or closely related fields.
Experience:
- At least five years’ experience in the seed sector preferably working in developing countries of Asia or Africa.
How to Apply ICARDA Seed System Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://apply.workable.com/icarda/j/68672CD9FE/
The Closing Date: 12th Aug 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.icarda.org |
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