Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International Field Technician Jobs in Zambia

Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International Field Technician Jobs in Zambia

About Us

By sharing knowledge and science, CABI tackles global issues like poverty, hunger, education, equality, sustainability, climate change and biodiversity.

We do this by helping farmers grow more and lose less of what they produce, combating threats to agriculture and the environment from pests and diseases, protecting natural habitats from invasive species, and improving access to scientific knowledge.

CABI is an international, inter-governmental, not-for-profit organization that improves people’s lives worldwide by providing information and applying scientific expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. Our approach involves putting information, skills and tools into people's hands. CABI's 49 Member Countries guide and influence our work which is delivered by scientific staff based in our global network of centres.

CABI is committed to making a difference, playing its part in creating a brighter, more equitable and sustainable future.

Purpose of the role

To support scientists in mass rearing of invasive pests and their parasitoids and predators, to carry field trials and assigned experiments.

Key accountabilities:

Undertake field collections of FAW for parasitoids.

Rear and maintain the colonies of FAW and natural enemies following standard protocols.

Undertake field trips for demonstration plots in communities, data collection, monitoring and reporting.

Collect and record data for scientific

research and maintaining a proper data retrieval system

Generate reports for both internal and external use.

Ensure that laboratories are clean and well maintained.

Participate in surveys related to biocontrol in Zambia.

Working collaboratively with partners on projects.

About You

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in entomology/agriculture or related field from a recognized University. This may be waived if the candidate is a diploma holder from a technical college, but with specific experience in carrying field research and data collection.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience with field trials and data collection is a mandatory requirement.

Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

A team player with ability to maintain harmonious working relationship with colleagues.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International Field Technician Jobs in Zambia

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