IITA Head Genetic Resources Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

IITA Head Genetic Resources Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. IITA Nigeria programme looking for “Head Genetic Resources”. Applicants with a Ph.D. in plant breeding may apply on or before 14 September 2021.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is a nonprofit organisation that works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture, with the ultimate goals of reducing hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.

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IITA Head Genetic Resources Jobs 2021

The IITA has published a job vacancy announcement on 24 August 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Head Genetic Resources to be based in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Recruiter International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Position Head Genetic Resources
Location Ibadan, Nigeria
Country Nigeria
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Ph.D. in plant breeding
Experience Required A minimum of 8 years
Application Deadline 14 September 2021

IITA Job Vacancy 2021

Job Purpose: Plant and animal genetic resources are the foundation for sustainable agriculture and global food security. Genetic diversity enables plants to adapt to new pests and diseases as well as to threats from climate change, drought, soil erosion, and more.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide essential oversight, leadership and management of genetic resources conservation and research, at the Genetic Resources Centre, Ibadan, in the context of One CGIAR.
  • Secure maintenance and preservation of the international collections maintained at IITA and update standard international operational procedures as appropriate.
  • Maintain a strong research program on secure conservation methods for clonally propagated crops.
  • Develop a strong research program on germplasm characterization, combining agromorphological and molecular data with the objective of a) evaluating the diversity of the collections and b) developing decision support tools for optimization of germplasm management.
  • Develop germplasm evaluation programs in collaboration with respective breeding programs.
  • Work closely with the Germplasm Health Unit on germplasm indexing and sanitation.
  • Supervise all germplasm exchanges and ensure harmony with the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.

Qualification:

  • The candidate should possess a Ph.D. in plant breeding, genetics, conservation biology or related fields from a highly recognized university.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in genetic resource conservation and use of seed and clonally propagated collections.
  • Familiarity with in situ conservation.
  • Experience in management of Genebank operations with multiple species.
  • Publication in high ranking scientific journals on ex situ conservation of plant genetic resources, genetic resource diversity assessment or evaluation, or conservation of clonally propagated species.
  • Experience with database management and application of genomic tools in germplasm management.
  • Ability to create strong and sustainable links with diverse partners.
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment.
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and team building skills.
  • Knowledge of sub-Saharan Africa and good contacts with NARS scientists in the region is an added advantage.
  • Proficiency with written and spoken English; knowledge of French is an asset.

Other Details

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

How to Apply IITA Head Genetic Resources Jobs 2021

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The Closing Date: 14 September 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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