The International Potato Centre
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Office
(CIP-SSA)
Vacancy: Research Assistant in Remote Sensing-Based Technologies
The International Potato Center (CIP), SSA is seeking a dynamic and resourceful research professional to support technical implementation of field experiments in East Africa, as part of the research within the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems.
The International Potato Center (CIP), SSA is seeking a dynamic and resourceful research professional to support technical implementation of field experiments in East Africa, as part of the research within the CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems.
The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural
research organization with a global mandate to conduct research on genetic
resources of potatoes, sweetpotato, and other Andean roots and tubers, crop
genetic enhancement and improvement, integrated crop management and sustainable
management of natural resources.
The Position: This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and
will support the implementation of different trials to contribute to the
Production Systems and the Environment sub-Program in SSA.
Duties and Accountabilities:
- Contribute to the design of field experiments
implemented to generate remote sensing–based technologies in the region
(e.g. high resolution information using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).
- Establish and conduct the designed experiments
both in research stations and farmers fields
- Collect and record experimental data following
a pre-conceived protocol.
- Contribute to the analysis of experimental
data.
- Administer all field equipment available for
field work.
- Write field work reports following standard
protocols.
- Contribute to the preparation of scientific
papers.
- Any other related task assigned by the
supervisor.
Selection Criteria:
- Masters degree in Agricultural Engineering or
related discipline;
- familiarity with crop production systems;
- at least two years of experience in Applied
Research/Research Methods;
- advanced Knowledge in Computer Science;
- ability to work in a multidisciplinary
environment;
- ability to work in a multicultural and gender
diverse environment;
- availability for frequent local and regional
travel;
- knowledge of statistical analysis tools and
programming is a plus;
- knowledge in Remote Sensing is a plus.
- Experience flying model planes is desirable.
Conditions: This
position is a Nationally Recruited Position for an initial one year contract,
renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
CIP prides itself on its collegial
and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and
professional growth.
Salary and benefits will follow the
CIP policies and refer to related Kenyan regulations.
Applications: Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of interest, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three references knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to cip-nbo@cgiar.org with copy to Dr. Dieudonné Harahagazwe (d.harahagazwe@cgiar.org).
The reference name of the position
should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email message.
Screening of applications will begin
on 1 September 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
You can learn more about CIP by
accessing our web site athttp://www.cipotato.org.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified women are particularly
encouraged to apply.