The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is looking for an innovative, results-oriented and experienced scientist with excellent skills in maize breeding and product management, for effectively linking product development and delivery of high-yielding, stress-tolerant cultivars for sub-Saharan Africa. The selected scientist will be responsible for coordinating the product development pipeline of CIMMYT Global Maize Program (GMP) in Africa. As a Nairobi-based member of the CIMMYT-GMP, the scientist will work closely with partners in national agricultural research systems (NARS), advanced research institutions, seed companies worldwide, to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, who depend on maize for livelihoods and food security.
Primary responsibilities include:
We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT® (www.cimmyt.org), is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. The center works to sustainably increase the productivity of maize and wheat systems and thus ensure global food security and reduce poverty. The center's outputs and services include improved maize and wheat varieties and cropping systems, the conservation of maize and wheat genetic resources, and capacity building. CIMMYT belongs to and is funded by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) (www.cgiar.org) and also receives support from national governments, foundations, development banks, and other public and private agencies.
The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, but will involve frequent travel to other field phenotyping sites in eastern and southern Africa. The position is initially available for three years and may lead to a career path position. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package paid in US dollars, with a range of benefits including housing allowance, life and health insurance, education allowance (to Grade 12), home leave, and relocation shipping assistance.
CIMMYT is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality.
Apply online no later than July 30th, 2012.
At www.cimmyt.org, click on “About us – Job Opportunities- Position” - 2012-25, please complete the online application, including your cover letter, competencies and experience for the position, and a detailed CV/resume.
For further information, contact Dr. B.M. Prasanna, Director, Global Maize Program b.m.prasanna@cgiar.org or the Human Resources Office, jobs-cimmyt@cgiar.org.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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