Duties and responsibilities
- Document demand for trials seed production as guided by scientists and coordinate the seed production.
- Maintain seed inventory and supervise short term trial seed storage.
- Design and pack trials under the direction of a scientist.
- Establish trials in the designated testing sites
- Ensure trials and demonstrations are established on time and planted according to trial design.
- Ensure trials are well managed for quality data.
- Ensure the accuracy of data entry and consolidation for analysis by the Scientist for informed decision-making.
- Learn and operate the Breeding Management System (BMS) in order to manage routine operations, data upload, data curation, cleaning and preliminary analysis.
- Implement timely digital data capture using the relevant tools and software
- Manage a team of casual laborers involved in planting weeding, harvesting and trial processing, seed processing, see inventory, trial packaging, trial distribution.
- Ensure the casual team receives the necessary training to conduct their tasks.
- Ensure safety and hygiene standards are adhered to and well managed.
- Assist in training partners on a need basis and coordinate with the supervisor.
- Manage printing of packets, labels, tags, and seed inventory.
- Participate in exhibitions, demonstrations, and field days.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience in a research institution and an understanding of plant breeding
- Experience in a research environment, specifically in field layout, data analysis, and good crop husbandry practices
- Sound interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
- Candidates with less experience but proven ability to deliver may be considered
- Preferably having experience of working in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience in an international organization environment will be an added advantage
- Practical experience in field experimental work
- Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Good interpersonal skills, integrity, honesty and self-motivation
- Computer literacy in MS Office.
- Fluency in English is an added advantage.