Western Seed Company is seeking applications from self-motivated scientifically outstanding Graduates to be trained to lead the development, production, processing and dissemination of high-yielding, stress tolerant maize Hybrids adapted to the lowland, mid-altitude and highland ecologies of Eastern Africa.
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
- A Graduate degree, B.Sc, BA, M.Sc, MA, MBA or Phd in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Excellent computing, statistical and biometrical analysis skills
- Willingness to start as trainees and be mentored to take complete responsibility of specific sectors and provide complete technology product stewardship.
- Ability and willingness to work and live in challenging environments anywhere in Eastern Africa.
- Demonstrated ability to appropriately engage in innovation and work collegially and collaboratively with Public, Private and International partners in diverse, multicultural environments.
provider carrying out research, seed production and dissemination.
The Company currently provides hybrid seed maize to 200,000 small holders in Western Kenya who predominantly rely on maize as a means of livelihood. The Company has also pilot programs for the production of certified seed of food beans, Soya beans, sorghum, Desmodium, IR, and Nerica rice.
WSCo is an equal-opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender, multi-ethnic unity and offers Share rewards.
Applications with full resume and contact information by email to ceo@westernseedcompany.com marked “YOUNG SCIENTISTS” in the Subject Field before 30th September 2010.or by post to CEO, “Young Scientists”
