he International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate I position who will carry out and oversee all forage regeneration, multiplication and characterization field activities in Zway Field Site.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out forage germplasm regeneration and multiplication at Zway;

• Undertake the harvesting and processing of the mature forage germplasm seeds;

• Record monthly field observations and forage characterization data as guided;

• Liaise with genebank database team on field data curation and retrieval;

• Supervise and guide the field attendants and casuals working in the field site;

• Correct herbarium specimens as deemed necessary;

• Monitor pests and diseases in the field and takes remedial action;

• Maintain plots weed free and correctly labelled;

• Assists in forage training activities;

• Assists in general implementation of research activities at the site;

• Maintain inventory of the reagents and equipment at Zway site;

• Other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Academic and professional qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture or related field

• Knowledge in relevant field and relevant technical training

Experience:

• BSc degree with one year work experience in farm management in agriculture field operations or seed production

• Diploma with three years’ work experience in farm management in field operations or seed production

Skills:

• Computer literate

• Effective communication in English and interpersonal skills

• Rigorous approach to monitoring progress of tasks

• Ability to drive a motorbike will be an advantage.

Experience on forage crops is advantageous.

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