ILRI Research Associate – Germplasm Health - Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

ILRI Research Associate – Germplasm Health - Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia


The Position:

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit Research Associate II – Germplasm Health who will be working with Feed and Forage Development Program (FFD) at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

General:

  • 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.

    Job Purpose:

    The purpose of this post is to participate and assist the activities related to germplasm health at the ILRI forage genebank

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out surveillance on plant diseases and pests in different field stations of the Genebank and provide suggestion for proper fungicides and pesticides application
    Conduct greenhouse bioassays for determining virulence of viral, bacterial, phytoplasma and fungal pathogens including host propagation, inoculation, evaluation and data recording
    Prepare the reports corresponding to the germplasm health evaluation in the laboratory and field
  • Maintain accurate records of laboratory and field activities in the database
  • Apply for the issuing of the phytosanitary certificate for germplasm request and export of Genebank materials
  • Collaborate in the management and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) and comply with all the requirements of the system
  • Assist in the planning, organizing and execution of the Germplasm Health Unit (GHU) activities
  • Assist in preparing and updating Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for the GHU
    Assist in maintenance and calibration of the GHU equipment
  • Perform inventory counts and request for quotation for GHU activities
  • Assist in daily supervision of activities and equipment, and the training of temporary staff and students
  • Carry out the technical activities in the laboratory during the night, weekend and
    public holiday if reasonably requested according to the SOPs
  • Other related duties as required and assigned by the supervisor

    Minimum Requirements:

    Education

  • Bachelor degree of Diploma with Plant Pathology/Seed Technology

    Training:

  • Experience on QMS is an advantage

    Skills:

  • Effective communication in English, both written and oral
  • Good understanding of molecular laboratory techniques
  • Broad knowledge of plant diseases, pests, and Integrated pest management (IPM)
  • Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and experimental design principles
  • Basic knowledge of chemistry, math and biology
  • Ability to learn new technologies and apply it to solve problems
  • Ability to operate and maintain the laboratory equipment
  • Time management skills to work on several different projects at once
  • Efficient data recording and management skills
  • Ability to work as a team member as well as independently
  • Ability to work with laboratory chemicals, fungicides and other potential irritating substances
  • Ability to do routine and repetitious work for long hours in the laboratory or field
  • Flexibility to make occasional additional hours of work or days of weekend if reasonably requested

    Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years relevant experience Or Diploma in relevant field with four years of relevant experience
  • Experience in plant diseases diagnosis in the laboratory and field
  • Experience working in laboratory, screen house and field environments
  • Experienced in the growth and propagation of plants, preferably forages
  • Experience in seed technology or conservation of plant genetic resources

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 14th May 2019
  • Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae.
  • The position and reference number: REF: RA/19/19 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter.
  • All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal:
  • For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Research Associate – Germplasm Health - Jobs in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

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