ILRI Technical Assistant - Jobs in Zway Ethiopia

ILRI Technical Assistant - Jobs in Zway Ethiopia

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Technical Assistant III who will participate and assist in forage regeneration and field conservation.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists the field plot preparation;

Assists with pre-germination, planting and maintaining forage seedlings in the screen house and field plots;

Carries out harvesting of matured seeds with special care for shattering crops;

Carries out general field maintenance, fencing, and covering plots with bird nets when required;

Applies agro chemicals against pests and diseases;

Assists monthly greenhouse and field observation and characterization data records;

Keeps the screenhouse and

field plots clean.

Academic and professional qualifications:

Education:

High School completed or Diploma from a recognized university/college in Plant Science or Crop Production, Agricultural/Horticultural Crop or Seed Production

Knowledge in relevant field and use of simple farm tools and equipment

Experience:

High school completed plus certificate in relevant field and three years relevant experience
Or

Diploma with one year relevant experience

Skills:

Knowledge on seed production and farm plot management

Good communication skills in English

Good interpersonal relationships

Careful

Accurate

Reliable and honest

Punctual

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Technical Assistant - Jobs in Zway Ethiopia

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