International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
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Position Overview: Research Officer I – Seed Procurement
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of seed procurement activities for PATSPO II, including establishing seed orchards in collaboration with partners.
- Conduct research activities and prepare seed portfolios to support timely seed procurement in alignment with Annual Work Plans.
- Coordinate seed demand monitoring, collection planning, and implementation with Regional Tree Seed Centre Heads and Ethiopian Forestry Development.
- Contribute to seed source identification and inclusion in the National Tree Seed Source Registry.
- Support Seed Source Officer in establishing seed sources as per Annual Work Plans.
- Develop training materials and participate in training farmer groups on tree seed collection.
- Conduct applied seed research on species-specific techniques for monitoring fruit formation, seed processing, storage, and testing.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop guidelines for seed crop assessment, collection, processing, storage, pre-treatment, and sowing of priority species in Ethiopia.
- Prepare inputs for Annual Work Plans and Annual Progress Reports.
- Plan and organize project-related meetings.
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Minimum Requirements
- Education:
- MSc. degree in forestry or related field with postgraduate specialization in seed procurement and/or seed technology.
- General understanding of tree improvement.
- Experience:
- Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience, including practical work with tree seed and research in seed procurement/technology.
- Additional advantage for post-graduate studies or similar experience.
- Skills:
- Familiarity with development and relevant research techniques.
- Ability to plan and manage multi-faceted activities.
- Computer literacy (MS Office).
- Data analysis and report preparation skills.
- Adherence to policies and procedures.
- Other Requirements:
- Flexible work hours, including travel and extended fieldwork.
- Education:
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Job Grade: HG 14
- Monthly Base Salary: Birr 54,708 (Negotiable)
- Terms of Appointment: Fixed-term for eighteen months, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability.
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How to Apply
- Submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae online through the recruitment portal by March 8, 2024.
- Indicate the position and reference number (ROP/CIFOR-ICRAF/06/24) in the subject line of the cover letter.
- Note: CIFOR-ICRAF/ILRI does not charge fees at any recruitment stage. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
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Deadline: Mar 9, 2024
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