Associate Seed Systems Specialist job at CIMMYT
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Vacancy title: Associate Seed Systems Specialist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services , Category: Computer & IT ]

Jobs at:

CIMMYT

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 09 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 25 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Description
• Support the seed system specialists and other scientists in engaging seed producers in developing sustainable seed networks and markets; collation of certified Seed Production.
• Assist in developing and improving the capacity of seed sector partners through training and other related capacity-building initiatives where necessary.
• Provide technical support to NGOs, and private seed companies in pre-basic and basic seed production.
• Support the establishment and monitor a variety of demonstrations/field days established in the respective countries.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to the project activities.
• Assist in organizing meetings (Technical and Partner meetings), training (staff, partners, farmers), and workshops (Seed Marketing, Annual Review, and Planning) as needed)
• Provide support to other CIMMYT project activities being implemented in the respective country.
• Provide support in organizing and conducting training and capacity-building activities in the respective geolocations.
• Perform any other tasks and assignments related to the projects as required by the supervisor.

Requirements
• BSc in Agriculture or related fields and at least 2-5 years of relevant experience in legume seed systems, seed production, agronomy, or related field. A diploma in Agriculture with more than 5 years of experience could apply.
• Knowledge in seed production and breeding, extension, or related field
• Experience in working with the public and private seed sector
• Experience in working with smallholder farmers, NGOs, and CBOs
• Good communication skills
• Familiar with the implementation variety of demonstrations and promotion
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team of researchers, private seed companies, and extension workers.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Benefits
• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• Training & Development

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Environment, Forestry and Agriculture jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 09 June 2023
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 25-05-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 25-05-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 25-05-2066
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