Research Technician - ICRISAT
Job opening ID | 70 |
Number of positions | 1 |
Deadline | 28 Mar-2014 |
Job Category | Nationally Recruited Staff |
Department | ICRISAT |
Designation | Research Technician - ICRISAT |
Country | Kenya |
Roles and responsibilities | • Manage the Legumes Breeding activities at ICRISAT’s Field Research Station in Kiboko (Makueni County) including land allocation, labour, budgeting, machinery, assets. • Plant and manage legume and cereal field research trials , husbandry and field sanitation • Data Collection, entry and analysis for the ESA region and maintenance of database. • Management of on farm trials and report writing. • Procurement of farm inputs and consumables. • Capacity building of farmers, students and other collaborators. • Germplasm collection, characterization, rejuvenation and maintenance • Recruit and supervise casuals at the field station • Carry out administrative duties at the station. • Carry out on station renovations. • Supervise, monitor, collect data and organize evaluation and field days for on farm trials. |
Skill set | • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or a related field, with at least 2 years relevant technical experience. • Experience in a research environment, specifically in field layout, data analysis, and field crops management • Computer literacy in MS Office. • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting. • Strong English language skills, both spoken and written. |
Work experience | 2 years |
Advert | Research Technician - ICRISAT.pdf |
Duty station | Nairobi, Kenya |
Job Summary | The Research Technician will be responsible for providing technical support to the Scientist - Legume Breeding. To apply click here |
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