The successful candidate will provide scientific, administrative and program support to the Weed Scientist.
Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is an autonomous intergovernmental research association of African member states. AfricaRice is also one of the 15 international agricultural research Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). AfricaRice believes that diversity in its staff promotes excellence in its operations, and encourages applications from women and nationals of developing countries. AfricaRice’s regional East and Southern Africa office is based in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. Dar es Salaam, offers excellent living conditions for AfricaRice staff.
Position: Research Assistant for Weed Science
Salary Grade: GSS – G 6.
Responsibilities
- Support the program agenda related to Weed Science, including monitoring and backstopping of projects and research activities in different countries
- Preparation of seminar and conference presentations, organization of workshops and meetings and drafting minutes, reports and scientific papers
- Backstopping of students and NARS collaborators
- Provide substantive support in the preparation, editing and proofreading of documents, research papers and proposals
- Implement and monitor weed research activities
- Coordinate and provide feedback on program implementation with other units
- Undertake any other duties as required by the center
Qualification and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- An MSc. degree in agricultural sciences (preferably in weed sciences, botany or agronomy)
- Experience in design and implementation of experimental research, farmer surveys or farmer participatory approaches
- Proven knowledge and experience in integrated crop management or weed science.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis of research data and experience in working with statistical software packages (such as Genstat)
- Ability to work under pressure, and to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment requiring good interpersonal and communication skills
- Capacity to conduct independent work and produce reliable results
- A high degree of professional motivation, flexibility, initiative, drive, reliability and willingness to learn and develop new skills
Application procedure:
Send by e-mail or post, (Subject: Weed Science RA application) a detailed CV with a cover letter and the names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax number and e-mail addresses) to:
Dr Jonne Rodenburg
Weed Scientist
P.O. Box 33581,
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania,
Tel./Fax (office): +255 222780768
E-mail: j.rodenburg@cgiar.org (Subject: Weed Science RA application)
Research Assistant Weed Science Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice, ex-WARDA)
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