Contract
Posted 3 years ago
JOB TITLE: Field Manager (Yam Multiplication)
JOB LOCATION: Ibadan, Oyo
JOB DETAILS:
- The successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
- Support scientists of the AfricaYam II project and Yam Breeding unit in the multiplication of true-to-type, disease and pest-free yam to ensure project goals are accomplished using high-quality planting materials
- Integrate new technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations including mechanization, bar-coding, electronic data collection and management, high-throughput phenotyping, and rapid multiplication techniques.
- Provide technical support, capacity development and training to the project.
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of training documents (Flyer, newsletters, posters, training manuals etc.).
- Collect, collate and summarize field, screen house, and lab data using electronic devices and management software to prepare reports, monitor multiplication rate and maintain accurate inventories.
- Liaise with other units for pathogen and pest testing and to obtain phytosanitary certificates for tubers or plantlets to be distributed to partners.
- Coordinate with Germplasm Health Unit and Genetic Resource Centre staff to establish and maintain virus-free stocks of yam for back-up, multiplication, and distribution of breeding materials.
- Supervise and coordinate the implementation of the weekly plan for research technicians and field/screen house assistants.
- Prepare protocol for the multiplication of seedling, vine-cutting and tubers in screen house or field and supervise the implementation of these protocols.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Leader.
Qualifications
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- Master’s in Plant Science or related fields with a minimum of five(5) years relevant experience in a well-structured organization.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Be experienced in Semi Autotrophic Hydroponics and high ratio propagation of clonal crops.
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- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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Deadline: May 7, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Manager |