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il y a 1 mois
CIP is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Scientist to lead the sweetpotato breeding program in West Africa.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement a sweetpotato breeding program to cater to the West Africa market.
- Collaborate with local and international research institutions, farmers, and stakeholders to ensure the adoption of new varieties.
- Conduct genetic analysis and utilize modern breeding techniques, including marker-assisted selection and genomic tools.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform breeding decisions and strategies.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at scientific conferences.
- Mentor and train junior scientists, technicians, and students in sweetpotato breeding techniques and methodologies.
- Collaborate closely with CIP social scientists, economists, and gender specialists' teams to ensure the update and refinement of Product Profiles and Market Segments served.
- Maintain updated estimates of genetic gains.
- Represent the sweetpotato breeding program in both internal and external meetings, and promote the visibility of progress and success through active engagement with the communications team.
- Establish and coordinate West Africa sweetpotato breeding network.
- Coordinate the yearly planning process and revision of the breeding pipelines.
- Organize product advancement meetings.
- Identify and guide the development of concept notes and research ideas for resource mobilization purposes.
- Support and contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the partners' annual workplans and budgets of the funded activities.
- Facilitate collaborative research among/within NARS in SSA.
- Build linkages among multiple partners including NARS, NGOs, seed companies/associations, and policy makers to ensure a vibrant and responsive breeding program.
- Manage the sweetpotato breeding budget and the budget allocation process.
- PhD degree in Plant Breeding or other Crop Sciences with minimum of 10-year experience of active crop breeding with an excellent understanding of the role of breeding in sustainable agricultural development, food and nutrition security, and inclusive economic development.
- International experience of 8 years' experience of active work in breeding programs. Previous experience in clonal crop breeding in Africa would be considered a plus.
- Ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, communicate a common vision among diverse partners, and effectively work with diverse stakeholders including senior government officials.
- Extensive knowledge in variety release processes.
- Strong and effective leadership skills.
- Demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships and attracting funding.
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of other local language is an asset.
- Exciting career opportunity in an international, well-renowned organization with a track record of success and accomplishments.
- 3-year contract with possibility of renewal.
- Internationally competitive salary, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. Internationally competitive pension and health plans.
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