POSITION
TITLE: FIELD ASSISTANT – AGRONOMY
Position Summary
The Field Assistant has the overall responsibility for collecting data on
soils, managing field trials on the on-going research within the N2Africa
project of CIAT. The Field
Assistant works very closely with project
scientists, students and collaborators in managing the field trials and
reporting results.
This position is based in Kigali CIAT office, Rwanda and reports to the Farm
Liaison Officer
Responsibilities
- Assist in establishment and
management of agronomic trials - Assist in implementation of
input response trials with legumes on non-responsive soils - Processing of soils and plant
samples from the field - Collection of field data on
soils, crop management and yields, socio-economic and farmers’ perceptions
for each dissemination trial - Data entry in Excel
Criteria
for Success
- Must be able to work
independently with minimal supervision, but also participate as a team
member in accomplishment of duties. - Strong attention to detail and
maintaining a timely and efficient work flow. - Possess excellent interpersonal
and communication skills - Ability to work in a
multi-cultural environment. - Commitment to CIAT’s mission
and core values.
Requirements
- BSc or Higher Diploma in a
relevant field in soil agronomy - Familiarity with field work and
at least three years’ experience in collection of soil, agronomic and
socio-economic data - Computer literacy and data
entry management capabilities - Fluency in oral and written
English and Kinyarwanda
To
Apply:
CIAT is interested in increasing diversity of its staff and particularly
encourages applications from both women and men citizens from Rwanda.
Applications, including an application letter, a curriculum vitae, and the name
and contact information of three professional references (including telephone
number, fax number, and e-mail address), should be sent to
ciatrwandarecruitement@gmail.com or brought to CIAT administration office in
Concord Building, Kacyiru. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications: 13th January 2012.
We invite
you to learn more about CIAT by accessing the web site: www.ciat.org
