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CIFOR Assistant Research Associate Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs

CIFOR Assistant Research Associate Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

CIFOR Kenya looking for “Assistant Research Associate”.

Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 11 April 2023.

CIFOR is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity. To do so, we conduct innovative research, develop partners’ capacity, and actively engage in dialogue with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people.

CIFOR Assistant Research Associate Jobs 2023

The CIFOR has published a job vacancy announcement on 31 March 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Assistant Research Associate to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recruiter Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
Position Assistant Research Associate – Global Wheat Program
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Country Kenya
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Master’s degree
Experience Required 4 to 5 years
Application Deadline 11 April 2023

CIFOR Job Vacancy 2023

Overview: The incumbent will provide support to the Scientist through trial preparation and planting, managing trails, data management and statistical data analysis. The position holder will be a key contact person for CIMMYT in the KALRO Njoro office and will oversee day to day activities on the CIMMYT research section.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare field experiments (trials and nurseries), including trial designs and seed preparation using Fieldbook/EBS according to the breeder’s instructions.
  • Prepare field maps and planting plans for field trials.
  • Coordinate shipment of field trials to various testing locations within the region for timely planting, and retrieval of trial data from our collaborators (both NARS and seed companies) for timely consolidation and analysis.
  • Lead seed processing and shipment with different partners, both internally and externally.
  • Manage cold storage facilities by consolidating germplasm inventories and developing SOPs.
  • In consultation withs scientists identify germplasm that require seed increase.

Qualification & Experience:

  • Master’s degree in plant breeding or bachelor’s degree in agriculture with minimum 3 years’ experience in plant breeding.
  • 4 to 5 years’ experience with good knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a discipline.
  • Thorough knowledge of the field of work or specialized equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of administrative and/or operating protocols and procedures of research support function.
  • Basic Supervisory skills and experience.
  • Sufficient competency to use the standard Windows-based software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email used at CIMMYT with occasional assistance. Ability to effectively use corporate systems and other specialized applications. (User) e.g. Field book, R, SAS, META-R, AGD-R, and ADEL-R.
  • Basic skills in Windows Operating System and LAN.
  • Simple use of Complex systems.

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Full Time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply CIFOR Assistant Research Associate Jobs 2023

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The Closing Date: 11 April 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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