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Communication and Media Specialist
About the role: This position of Communication and Media Specialist will: Coordinate the internal communications messages to guarantee delivery of the information throughout the center, including the organization of related activities for same. Coordinates the development and implementation of headquarter-based communications media plans to promote brand visibility in the countries where CIP works using tools…
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Regional Director for Africa (G-24-01)
The position: The selected candidate will develop and lead CIP’s Africa regional strategy in support of CIP2030 strategic goals and in response to the priorities of regional stakeholders. The Regional Director for Africa will be responsible for government, partner and funder relations and represents CIP with these stakeholders in the region. The Regional Director for…
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Research Associate – Pathologist
About the role: This position will support the pest and disease diagnostics of root and tuber crops of various projects and initiatives aimed at strengthening seed value chains, quality control to improve farmers’ access to high-quality seeds, and increasing the productivity of root and tuber crops in Africa. More specifically, the Research Associate will: Undertake…
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Research Technician II- Tissue Culture Technician
About the role: The successful implementation of the gene editing project relies on a consistent supply of tissue culture plants. The intricate nature of the research and strict project timelines require a dedicated tissue culture assistant to propagate and maintain plants under tissue culture conditions, ensuring that the quantities needed are available for molecular work…
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Research Technician II-Tissue Culture Technician
About the role: The successful implementation of the gene editing project relies on a consistent supply of tissue culture plants. The intricate nature of the research and strict project timelines require a dedicated tissue culture assistant to propagate and maintain plants under tissue culture conditions, ensuring that the quantities needed are available for molecular work…
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Research Assistant
The Position: The Research Assistant will be based in Nairobi-Kenya and will report to the Associate Scientist – Molecular Biologist and Food Chemist-Post Doc Key Responsibilities: Develop gene constructs, validation, and transfer into E.coli and Agrobacterium. Support on agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation, gene editing, and selection on appropriate media. Molecular characterization of transgenic and gene-edited events by PCR, RTq-PCR,…
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Research Associate
About the role: The Research Associate will work closely with the Agricultural Economist in the GBPP project and Scientist, Agricultural Economist in Seed Equal Initiative in ensuring the smooth and efficient realization of the projects and supporting planned impact assessment activities. Key responsibilities: Support the Agricultural Economist in the GBPP project in: Conducting stakeholder and…
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Graphic Design and Communication Consultant
Objective Through the International Potato Centre (CIP) the consultancy will support the Project Coordinating Unit in the drafting, reviewing, editing and translating of ONE CGIAR Project Management Communication Materials. The Consultant will report to the Global Head, Project Coordination Unit. Duties and Responsibilities of the Consultant will include: Designing communications materials such as presentations, factsheets,…
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Research Technician I
The Position: The Research Technician I will provide support to provide to the pre-breeding and breeding operations in Kenya. Key responsibilities: Arrange necessary tools and equipment for experiments in different environments (field/greenhouses) before conducting the experiment. Monitor and manage the supply chain used in experiments to ensure proper usage and disposal. Perform daily measurements and…
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Project Budget and Compliance Specialist
The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a dynamic Project Budget and Compliance Specialist with excellent financial and analytical skills to oversee the management of budgets and financial compliance of CIP projects, from proposal to completion, globally. Key responsibilities: Monitor funding trends and manage capacity for the functional area to ensure compliance and delivery…