Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Supervises and executes groundnut breeding-related tasks including field and glasshouse operations, seed processing and seed inventory as directed by the supervisor.
• Executes basic field/glass house operations by following breeding SOPs
• Executes crosses, population advancement, harvests, and data recording and management via the BMS.
• Receives instructions related to crop improvement tasks delegated by supervisor, and supervises activities of the Field Attendant(s).
• Responds to schedules of operations and situation-specific demands that impact the execution of tasks.
• Executes crop operations including METs and PVS as per schedules and specific tasks entrusted by the Team Coordinator.
• Executes seed systems operations in the field including interfacing with partners.
• Linkages with NARS partners in groundnut breeding and seed systems programs.
• Linages with private sector (seed companies), public and farmer associations engaged in seed production.
• Completes tasks consistently and safely through varying situations.

  Requirements: 

• Masters in Agricultural Sciences, plant Breeding/Crop Improvement.

• At least 2 years of experience in agricultural operations involving handling of breeding materials.
• Knowledge of trial design, designing nurseries, making crosses, population advancement, data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Valid drivers License.

• Fluency in English.