Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the seed procurement activities of PATSPO II, incl. tree seed for seed orchard establishments with partners;
• Conduct research activities and prepare seed portfolios that will support the timely implementation and procurement of seeds in line with the Annual Work Plans (AWP);
• Coordinate the monitoring of seed demand and collection planning and implementation with the Regional Tree Seed Centre (RTSC) Heads and Ethiopian Forestry Development (EFD);
• Contribute to the sourcing of seed sources through identification and description of existing seed sources to be included in the National Tree Seed Source Registry (NTSSR);
• Support the Seed Source Officer (SSO) in his/her efforts to establish seed sources in line with the Annual Work Plans;
• Develop training materials and participate in organizing and delivering of training, including training of farmer groups in tree seed collection;
• Conduct applied seed research on developing appropriate species wise techniques for monitoring of fruit formation, seed processing, storage and testing of seed of priority species at the RTSCs and EFD;
• In collaboration with the Regional Centre Heads, the Tree Seed Technology Coordination (TSTC) and the Capacity and Outreach Officer, develop guidelines for seed crop assessment, seed collection, processing, and storage, pre-treatment and sowing of priority species in Ethiopia;
• Prepare guidelines for and support seed processing activities/routines and seed testing at the RTSCs and EFD;
• Prepare inputs to the AWPs and the Annual Progress Reports (APRs).
• Plan and organize meetings, and other internal and external project related meetings as required.
• Responsible for monitoring and track subject matter budgets.

Minimum Requirements:

Education

• MSc. degree in forestry or related field with postgraduate specialization in seed procurement and/ seed technology, and with a general and broad understanding of tree improvement

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years post-graduate working experience including experience in practical work with tree seed (procurement, testing, storing and dissemination) and research in seed procurement/seed technology. Post- graduate studies in either of the two subjects and/or experience from similar positions elsewhere will be considered an additional advantage.

Skills:

• Familiarity with development and relevant research techniques in the subject matters.
• Ability to plan work with multi-facetted activities in the office as well as in the field.
• Computer literacy i.e. knowledge in MS Office.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare progress records and reports.
• Updates relevant manuals/protocols
• Flexible work hours including travel and extended fieldwork.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Prepares progress reports for review.
• Aware of impact of own work
• Make decisions within your own area of work and request approval from supervisor when needed.