Agronomy and Seed Systems Manager I
il y a 3 semaines
The InternationalPotato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Agronomy and SeedSystems Manager I to contribute to the implementation of the AcceleratedInnovation Delivery Initiative - USAID Great Lakes (AID-I) Burundi, DemocraticRepublic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. AID-I project will be implemented through aconsortium of partners and aims to improve food and nutrition security in theGreat Lakes region through the rapid adoption at scale of proven technologiesand innovations developed mainly by CGIAR and partners.
About CIP
CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural researchorganization with a global mandate to conduct research on potatoes,sweetpotatoes, Andean root and tuber crops, and sustainable management ofnatural resources. CIP’s vision is to contribute from its areas of expertise tothe fulfillment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in particular thosegoals that relate to poverty, hunger, child and maternal mortality, andsustainable development. CIP has its headquarters in Lima, Peru with staff andactivities in locations across Africa, Asia and Latin America. CIP, a member ofthe One CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. OneCGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in aclimate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in closecollaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regionalresearch institutes, civil society organizations, academia, developmentorganizations and the private sector.
About the role
The Agronomy and SeedSystems Manager I will provide expertise in the direct implementation andreporting of Orange-fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) and potato seed system for ADI-Iprimarily in Burundi but with backstopping visits to DRC and Rwanda. He/shewill work with scaling partners to lead efforts to ensure and assureaffordable, accessible and quality sweetpotato and potato planting materialneeded to scale up AID-I in the target districts. The Associate Scientist willbe based in Burundi working closely with the project team, project scalingpartners, and with the CIP country and regional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with scaling partner to design and implement a working,cost-effective and timely planting material dissemination approaches to enhanceOFSP production among households both for food and nutrition security
Participate in the development, planning and delivery ofappropriate training of trainer (ToT) modules in priority topics such asproduction, agronomy, post-harvesting management etc. targeting sweetpotatovalue chain actors including farmers, extension agents, partner staff and otherrelevant beneficiaries.
In collaboration with the CIP food technologist based in Rwanda,support the private commercial partners to acquire the desired quality andquantity of raw materials for the successful OFSP puree processing business andmake quality processed products.
Participate and support relevant country stakeholder and policyengagement initiatives.
Contribute to project reporting by facilitating timely, accurateand routine data collection required for project reports.
Where appropriate contribute to regional program developmentefforts including resource mobilization and expanding CIP’s networks for futurecollaboration.
Requirements
MSC degree in Economics, Agricultural economics, agronomy,breeding, crop science or a related field.Minimum of 8 years of experience working with public and/orprivate organizations in seed systems or agronomy.
Ability to organize and facilitate training workshops
Experimental design, Implementation, data collection, analysisand writing of scientific papers.
Strong interpersonal skills
Strategic & critical thinking
Leadership & management skills.
Ability to work with strict deadlines and in multi-disciplinaryteams.
Experience in sweetpotato and/or potato seed system managementpreferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver qualityproducts.
Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.
Fluent in French
Knowledge of Kirundi or Kinyarwanda preferred.
Benefits
Excellent working environment.Competitive compensation packagecommensurate with experience.
Fixed term contract until Dec 2023.
Work in an equal and diverseworkplace.
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