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 - Food Legumes Breeding National Recruited Staff
Reports to: Food Legumes Coordinator Location: Merchouch, Morocco
Closing date: 30 June 2014
Main purpose of the position To provide support to the food legumes scientists in Morocco in field operations and experimentation, data recording and data management.
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
Supervise field operations and labor to achieve proper implementation of research activities. Following up on land preparation and supervising sowing, harvesting, threshing, and plant protection of various experiments Management of food legumes experiments in the plastic house as well as under field conditions Management of field trials on symbiotic nitrogen fixation, herbicide tolerance, weed management, nutrient management, mechanical harvesting etc. Recording data on various aspects of crop improvement activities and bookkeeping of the breeding program Computerizing pedigrees and data of different experiments, germplasm evaluations and breeding materials Analysis and tabulating data pertaining to different experiments Preparing seed materials for planting at research stations and on farmers’ fields Perform any other duty as required by the food legumes scientists
Education, qualifications and experience
Bachelor Degree in Agriculture Science of Diploma from Agriculture with 2 years’ of experience in related field. Computer data entry and analysis skills (MS Office, Windows, etc.). Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, including scientist from other disciplines Fluency in English in addition to communication skills in Arabic and French National Driving license
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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
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.
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.
IEA # 398