Field Technician
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- Publié le: 05/06/2024 à 15h29min49s
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- Expire le: 30-06-2024
World Vegetable Center
Cotonou, Bénin
Position Announcement: WCA-CH/MNB/rhv/RECR/03/2024
Field Technician –Cotonou, Benin
The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan and five regional offices around the globe. WorldVeg conducts research and development programs that contribute to realize the potential of vegetables for healthier lives and more resilient livelihoods. For more information, please visit our website: worldveg.org
WorldVeg is seeking a Field Technician to assist in implementing R&D activities aimed at developing and scaling improved locally adapted, high-performing climate-smart, and market-preferred vegetable varieties. The Field Technician - Vegetable Breeding will play a key role in implementing breeding activities and field trials to develop vegetable varieties in a range of crops, including okra, African eggplant, pepper, and tomato. The Field Technician will work closely with Research Assistants and the Associate Scientist - Vegetable breeder. The position will be based at WorldVeg’s regional center for West and Central Africa – Coastal and Humid Regions (WCA-CH) in Cotonou, Benin, and report functionally to the Associate Scientist - Vegetable breeder and administratively to the WCA-CH Regional Director.
Key job responsibilities
● Assist the Research Assistants with all aspects of the field trials including planting, field layout, plot and screenhouse maintenance, crossing, data collection, and harvesting, and management of seed stocks.
● Coordinate field activities and supervise field helpers.
● Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor and the WCA-CH Regional Director.
Required qualifications
The candidate shall have the following competencies, skills, and experience and/or shall have successfully demonstrated these attributes in actual work situations:
● A Bachelor degree in Horticulture, Agronomy or related discipline with at least 1 year’ post-graduation experience in a similar position.
● Hands-on experience with the implementation of field trials.
● Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS-Word, MS- Excel) is required.
● Capacity to efficiently manage workloads and work independently.
● Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a multicultural, multinational environment, and ability to interact effectively with partners and stakeholders.
The Reward: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff position with competitive pay and benefits. The position is only open to Benin nationals or candidates with legal permission to work in Benin. The initial appointment is for one year and may be extended depending on the requirement, funding availability, and performance of the incumbent. The position is expected to be available on or after August 1, 2024.
The candidate we hire will embody WorldVeg’s Core Values:
1. Dedication to Innovation and Knowledge Sharing Supports the conduct of world-class science, respects ethical standards, and is committed to sharing results in a transparent manner.
2. Commitment to Impact Aspires to achieve positive, tangible, and lasting impact contributing to Sustainable Development Goals.
3. Commitment to Partnerships Believes in the value of partnerships to advance research for development.
4. Respect for People Respect the diversity of gender, culture, ethnic origin, religion, age, beliefs, and views.
5. Respect for the Environment Strives to minimize its environmental impact and to introduce greener technology and practices.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of application explaining their suitability for and interest in the position along with their curriculum vitae, a recent passport-size photograph, names, and addresses (including telephone/fax/e-mail) of three referees, and date of availability. Please send applications stating the job title by e-mail to recruitment.wca-ch@worldveg.org with the subject ‘’Field Technician – position’’ before 30 June 2024.