The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Research Officer to set up and backstop Small Livestock Rearing Clubs, predominately with women. The livestock species under consideration is cavies (Cavia porcellus L.). Cavy rearing will be piloted in the first year, and if successful adopted as the key livestock component. The officer will also be responsible for researching and identifying local feedstuffs appropriate for use and working with breeders to produce healthy stock for distribution to groups.
The Position: This position will be hosted by the International Water Management Institute in Ghana, on behalf of the International Potato Center. The selected candidate will be based in Tamale, Ghana and will report to the Project and Marketing Manager, Country Liaison.
Key Responsibilities:
Selection Criteria
Essential
Why should you consider this opportunity?
What are we offering?
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Ghana nationals and permanent residents only.
This position WILL have contact with children or vulnerable adults.
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts
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