Motto – IITA –
Research to Nourish Africa
Research Associate/
Agronomy/Breeding – IITA-Malawi, Chitedze Research Station
Demonstrate ability
to work with farmers and in multidisciplinary teams, Knowledge and experience
in organizing/mobilizing farmers, At least 5 yrs of experience in the field
MSc Degree in
Agronomy/Breeding from a recognised university, Good experience in managing and
conducting research, Proficiency with Excel, SAS, SPSS, and STATA, Excellent
spoken and written English, Ability to work independently with a minimum
supervision, Ability to work under pressure and submit required information
Will work under the
guidance of the Project Coordinator, this position is under senior national
staff category on Pay Grade 9
Assist the Project
Coordinator to coordinate the implementation of the project work plan among
partners, Assist in coordination and management of designs, plot layouts and
trials, including supervision of field operations, Coordinate and supervise all
technicians and casual laborers working on trials and seed multiplication for
which s/he has responsibility, Assist the leadership in the planning review
meetings, preparation and writing of progress and annual reports, In
collaboration with national partners collect field, lab data and compile data
for analysis, writing scientific reports, Assist to follow up timely
disbursement of funds to national partners and expenditure from partners,
Assist in following up timely submission of the technical and financial reports
from national partners, Assist in preparation, sensitization and training
workshops as well as project review, Carry out any other duty as may be
assigned by the Project Coordinator
These are nationally
recruited staff positions and the contracts will be for a period of 2 yrs, IITA
offers nationally competitive remuneration packages paid in local currency
The positions will
be based at IITA-Malawi, Chitedze Research Station, Lilongwe
Interested
applicants should forward their applications including their CV, and copies of
their credentials to Mr Davie Botie the country Station Administrator
at d.botie@cgiar.org The applications should address how the
candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of their
position applied for and also state names and addresses of 3 professional refs
which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous
organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or
former place of work
If you cannot send
by email, please send to Mr Davie Botie, IITA-Malawi, Chitedze Research
Station, P O Box 30258, Lilongwe 3, Malawi, The deadline for receiving applications
is Friday 8th January Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.