CIMMYT Research Assistant Jobs 2022 – Zambia NGO Jobs. CIMMYT Zambia programme looking for “Research Assistant”. Applicants with a Diploma in Agricultural may apply on or before 20th May 2022.
CIMMYT grew out of a pilot program sponsored by the Mexican government and the Rockefeller Foundation in the 1940s and 50s and aimed at raising farm productivity in Mexico. Under the scientific leadership of Norman E. Borlaug, the program developed higher yielding wheat varieties that were more resistant to diseases and provided stable yields in changing conditions for developing countries.
CIMMYT Research Assistant Jobs 2022
The CIMMYT has published a job vacancy announcement on 16 May 2022 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Research Assistant to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
Recruiter | International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) |
Position | Research Assistant |
Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
Country | Zambia |
Total Vacant Post | N/A |
Qualification | Diploma in Agricultural |
Experience Required | five years |
Application Deadline | 20th May 2022 |
CIMMYT Job Vacancy 2022
Job Purpose: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated candidate for the position of Assistant Research Associate to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe or Lusaka, Zambia. This position will support on-going mechanization research activities in Zimbabwe and collaborating projects in the Southern Africa region.
Specific duties:
- Provide technical support to mechanization and irrigation service providers and local manufacturers
- Prepare machinery and establish and monitor on-farm and on-station mechanization and irrigation trials and demonstrations
- Collect technical, agronomic, business, and survey data as per protocols and instructions provided
- Fabricate, test, and modify farm machinery or spare parts as per design and instructions provided
- Operate, repair, and maintain farm machinery and irrigation equipment, R4D workshop machinery, and engines
- Conduct training of farmers, mechanization service providers, and manufacturers on operation, repair, trouble shooting, maintenance, and fabrication of farm machinery and irrigation equipment
- Assist project and CIMMYT management in any other matters as and when required.
Qualification & Experience:
- Diploma in Agricultural/Mechanical/Automobile Engineering or related field with two years of relevant work experience or Certificate Course in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering/Boiler Mechanics or related field with five years of relevant work experience.
- Experience working in agricultural machinery company or mechanization project would be essential.
- Understand, operate, repair, and maintain engines, farm machinery, and irrigation equipment.
- Able to use/operate common workshop machinery/tools and fabricate/modify farm machinery.
- Experience in assessment of farm machinery, establishment of on-station and on-farm mechanization trials, data collection, and organizing field days is highly desired.
- Experienced in conducting technical training of farmers, service providers, and manufacturers.
- Ability to work with different nationalities, as a member of a diverse work team
- The selected candidate must be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Communication and Team Work.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply CIMMYT Research Assistant Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 20th May 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Particulars | Details Link |
Job Advertisement | Click Here to View |
Official Website | www.cimmyt.org |
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