Human Resources Office Dalia Bldg. 2nd Floor, Bashir El Kassar Street, Verdun Area, next to Arab Bank P.O. Box 114/5055 Postal Code 1108-2010 Beirut, Lebanon Tel: +961-1-813308/9 www.icarda.org
Research Technician – Integrated Pest Management (IPM) National Recruited Staff
Reports to: IPM Coordinator Location: Rabat, Morocco
Closing date: 30 June 2014
Main purpose of the position To assist the IPM Group in all duties and responsibilities needed to carry out the food legume IPM research and training activities.
About ICARDA The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization temporarily based in Beirut, Lebanon supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ICARDA is committed to the improvement of livelihoods of the resource-poor in dry areas by enhancing food security and alleviating poverty through agricultural research, and the equitable use of natural resources. For more details: www.icarda.org
Main responsibilities
Assist in planting, preparation of field plans, and production of field books Assist in land preparation, sowing, harvesting, threshing, and weed control of food legume IPM experiments Field evaluation of all food legume IPM trials at different stations and greenhouses of ICARDA in Morocco Collecting, managing and summarizing data Supervision of daily workers Preparing seed materials for various nurseries for planting at stations and farmers’ fields Managing of greenhouse and laboratory activities Perform any other job assigned by the senior entomologist
Education, qualifications and experience
Technician Diploma from agricultural schools in plant protection Three years of experience in IPM research Ability to work in a team Computer skills and excellent command of MS Office applications, proficiency in the use of statistical package for data analysis Fluency in English, French and Arabic Driving License
Terms of appointment, salary and benefits This is a Nationally Recruited Position (NRS) The initial period of employment will be for one year, with possibility of contract renewal after the probationary period the first year. Subsequent employment is decided based on the merit and productivity of the staff member, and continued need for the position. Starting salary will depend on relevant qualifications and experience.
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Human Resources Office Dalia Bldg. 2nd Floor, Bashir El Kassar Street, Verdun Area, next to Arab Bank P.O. Box 114/5055 Postal Code 1108-2010 Beirut, Lebanon Tel: +961-1-813308/9 www.icarda.org
How to apply Please apply online at www.icarda.org/iea/ latest by 30 June 2014 We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from women. Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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