International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT),Maize Seed Systems Officer Jobs in Tanzania

responsibility for providing timely,
high-quality technical assistance to in-country maize seed production partners
on best practices for drought tolerant maize (DTM) variety production (from
breeding to post-certification mass production) to engender independent and
sustainable local early generation seed (EGS) and Certified DTM seed
production.

• Under
  the direction of the Principle Investigator, implement technical support
  and capacity building efforts to in- country seed companies (public and
  private) on DTM seed production
• Assist
  multiplying initial pre-basic and basic seed to help private seed
  companies to quickly scale seed production of drought-tolerant maize
  varieties.
• Assist
  and coordinate the production of Early Generation seed to meet the demands
  by private seed companies and other partners.
• Provide
  technical support for the production of certified seed by companies and
  distribution in the Project target zones.
• Support
  other seed system specialists and scientists in engaging seed producers
  for the development of sustainable seed networks and markets.
• Assist
  in developing and improving capacity of seed sector partners through
  training and other related capacity- building initiatives.
• Assist
  and monitor variety demonstrations conducted by seed companies and NGOs to
  promote drought-tolerant maize varieties
• Ensure
  with the relevant bodies, the partner compliance with all relevant seed
  quality and production and storage standards as needed
• Support
  seed company partners in timely and accurate recording of seed production
  Progress Reports, including the reporting of any challenges
• Provide
  logistical and technical support for any in-country training or workshops
• Assist
  CIMMYT staff and consultants in any business and marketing support efforts
  to in-country seed production partners
• Support
  CIMMYT Communications staff in preparing materials for publication on
  DTMASS efforts and project success stories.

• MSc
  in Agriculture or related field
• Minimum
  3-5 years of relevant experience in maize seed production, maize breeding,
  agronomy or related field.
• Experience
  working with public and private seed sectors
• Experience
  in organizing and implementing variety demonstrations, field days, other
  promotion activities
• Experience
  in collecting DUS and VCU data
• Experience
  in training or skills transfer
• Ability
  to work with different nationalities, as a member of a diverse work team,
  motivate and support partners, and communicate successes and challenges in
  a timely manner
• Ability
  to prepare project documents and reports with minimal assistance
• Basic
  computer skills (MSOffice, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, etc.)
• Skills
  in database or research applications desirable
• Valid
  Driver’s License
• Ability
  to read, speak and write in English