Ref: SSA-MAL-09
Regional Scientist
Sweetpotato Seed Systems Specialist for Malawi
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Sweetpotato Seed Systems Specialist to be based in Blantyre, Malawi.
The Position: The Sweetpotato Seed Systems Specialist will be responsible for the execution of Malawi sweetpotato project activities.
The successful Scientist will require to have:
Regional Scientist
Sweetpotato Seed Systems Specialist for Malawi
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Sweetpotato Seed Systems Specialist to be based in Blantyre, Malawi.
The Position: The Sweetpotato Seed Systems Specialist will be responsible for the execution of Malawi sweetpotato project activities.
The successful Scientist will require to have:
- Ph.D. degree in agronomy, seed technology, virology, plant sciences, pathology or a closely related discipline.
- A minimum of 2 years experience in tissue culture, screen house management and field management for multiplication and disease control of vegetatively-propagated crops.
- Experience in managing sweetpotato seed multiplication system preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
- Ability to work in an international agricultural research center, interacting with its staff and managing research programs in a variety of institutional and ecological settings.
- A good ability and demonstrated expertise to write, plan research, analyze data and complete timely reports.
- A citizen of a sub-Saharan African country.
- Good record of publications and citations.
- Aptitude for teamwork, leadership, training, and communications.
- Willingness to travel frequently and work under field conditions within Southern Africa.
Applications: By email with a cover letter summarizing your relevance to this position, a detailed C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about your professional qualifications and work experience to Rosario Marcovich at CIP-Recruitment @ cgiar.org.
The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin on 30 November 2009 and will continue until the post is filled.
CIP seeks diversity and gender balance in its staff.
Women and citizens of developing countries are particularly urged to apply.
To learn more about CIP please visit http://www.cipotato.org
