Vacancy: Genetic Resources Unit Manager
About our organization
The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the diverse roles that trees play in agricultural landscapes, and to use its research to advance policies and practices, and their implementation that benefit the poor and the environment.
About our organization
The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the diverse roles that trees play in agricultural landscapes, and to use its research to advance policies and practices, and their implementation that benefit the poor and the environment.
These
include poverty alleviation that entails enhanced food security and health,
improved productivity with lower environmental and social costs, and resilience
in the face of climate change and other external shocks.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, with eight regional and sub-regional offices located in China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Peru and Cameroon.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, with eight regional and sub-regional offices located in China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Peru and Cameroon.
ICRAF
conducts research in 28 other countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Main purpose of the job
The main purpose of the position will be to oversee the management of ICRAF’s Agroforestry Genetic Resources.
Specific responsibilities
Main purpose of the job
The main purpose of the position will be to oversee the management of ICRAF’s Agroforestry Genetic Resources.
Specific responsibilities
- Managing
conservation and documentation of the Agroforestry tree collection in the
seed genebanks and field genebanks to international standards.
- Coordinating and
managing viability and germplasm health monitoring.
- Managing
distribution of seeds from all ICRAF collections in accordance with
provisions under the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for
Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) and country specific policies as relevant.
- Planning and
managing genetic resources characterization activities.
- Organizing and
managing activities and resources in the genebank and molecular
laboratories.
- Stratification
of the collection to ensure the most efficient management whilst
maintaining standards of quality and safety.
- Liaising with
genetic resources staff from national partner institutes in all regions
where ICRAF operates to facilitate collection,conservation and use
of Agroforestry tree collection.
- Developing
proposals with colleagues, fund raising and monitoring progress against
donor funded projects.
- Developing and
supervising research to promote the use of improved germplasm of exotic
and indigenous tree species while avoiding problems associated with invasive
species.
- Supervising,
overseeing and facilitating development of ICRAF’s GRU databases (relevant
for conservation and use) specifically for agroforestry tree seed sources,
high value AF tree provenances, improved materials, i.e., clones and
varieties and field genebanks.
- Contributing
towards policy development with the International Treaty for Plant Genetic
Resources and other relevant instruments, along with national policy
frameworks.
- Supervising
research fellows linked to ICRAF Genetic Resources Unit.
- Ensuring
Genebank collaboration with other relevant CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs)
and Science Domains.
Requirements
- PhD in Agronomy,
Genetic Resources, Plant Physiology or any other related subject.
- Knowledge of
statistical packages.
- At least seven years
of experience in managing genetic resources collections, laboratory
management or plant health for genebanks.
- The applicant
should display an understanding of international policies guiding access
and benefit sharing for plant genetic resources and a proven publication
record including scientific articles.
Terms
of offer
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
We offer a collegial, diverse and gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified women.
This
position is on regional terms and will be for an initial period of three (3)
years, renewable subject to nine (9) months’ probation period, assessment of
performance, continued relevance of the position and availability of resources.
How to apply
How to apply
Go
to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
Applications will be considered until 7 June 2013 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.
Applications will be considered until 7 June 2013 or until a suitable candidate is identified and selected.
Please
note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
