Responsibilities
Research support
Establishment and maintenance of field and greenhouse experiments including field layout; land preparation; planting; harvesting and routine maintenance,
Collection of field data including but not limited to soil moisture determination, recording of plant growth parameters and disease symptoms,
Supervision of casual workers, assigning tasks and recording attendance
Conducting seed viability and germination experiments,
Sample collection and preparation (drying, grinding, weighing etc.) in preparation for feed nutritional profiling.
Requirements
High School Certificate (KCSE)
At least one years’ experience in a similar position with hands-on knowledge in all essential field and green house procedures, for example, potting, planting and watering, pest control, collection of plant samples.
Understanding of field layout and experimental design, and familiarity with routine screen/greenhouse procedures
Basic knowledge on plant agronomy with evidence of relevant training on working with plants and plant pathogens
Basic knowledge of using sample preparation equipment including milling machines, oven driers etc.
A pro-active individual, organized and a good communicator with the ability to focus on and handle many tasks at the same time.
Apply via :
www.ilri.org
