Job Vacancy For Breeder / Foundation Seed Production Officer

IITA Ghana

Accra
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

Job Vacancy For Breeder / Foundation Seed Production OfficerInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks Ghanaian nationals for the position below at the institute's research location in Tamale. These positions are sponsored under the "Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa - Phase II (YIIFSWA II) by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).Job Title: Breeder / Foundation Seed Production OfficerResponsibilities

Assist in the production of foundation planting materials in the aeroponics systems of the research institutes
Liaise with project officers and partners
Support project partners in laying out, execution and monitoring of demo plots and field experiments
Collection of data from demo plots and other field trials
Facilitate the transfer of stocks of breeder or foundation seed from research institutes to the foundation or certified seed producers
Record and compile seed yam production and dissemination data in the formal seed system for traceability
Provide technical assistance to the private seed companies as necessary
Assist the seed system specialist to organise and conduct seed production related training courses and workshops at local , regional and national levels
Facilitate, enhance and promote breeder and foundation seed businesses through media campaigns, field demonstrations on station, and advocacy efforts at all levels
Support national need certification inspectors and other authorities in the implementation of Quality Management Protocol for breeder and foundation seed yam
Develop a breeder and foundation seek production monitoring and evaluation system in collaboration with the seed system and the M&E teams to track seed production activities
Establish and maintain close communication with scientist involved in YIIFSWA-II project to facilitate exchange of information and materials
Report monthly on achievements and progress to the seed system specialist
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Required & Experience

MSc in plant breeding, agronomy, seed technology or related field
Individual with knowledge in breeder and foundation seed yam production
Individual with good verbal and written communication skills
Must be computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and otehr analytical software
Ability to work with staff of different origins, nationalities and disciplines
Ability to travel frequently across communities within the project's coverage

Location: AccraHow To Apply For The JobInterested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae with their names saved in Microsoft word format to:iita-ghanahr@cgiar.orgApplication be addressed to the Station Administration, IITA Ghana and must have the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct supervisor at work and evidence of current remuneration packageClosing Date: 25 September, 2019

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