The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a dynamic and experienced Research Associate, to support the capacity building of stakeholders in the seed potato sector on the production of pathogen-free early-generation seed (EGS). The RA will support other projects including AID-I GLR (Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative in the Great Lakes) working on developing a vibrant seed system for sweetpotato and potato in Rwanda.
The Research Associate will be supervised by the Scientist-Agronomy and co-supervised by the Senior Research Associate-Agronomy and Seed Systems.
About CIP
CIP, a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector.
Potato is a highly significant food crop in Rwanda and a valued cash crop. Smallholder farmers’ access to good quality seed potato is hampered by a weak formal system leaving the informal seed system to dominate the seed value chain in Rwanda. The potato value chain suffers from the limited capacity of the seed sector, poor coordination, and a lack of updated quality assurance mechanisms. Under the USAID-funded project, PASTTA II (Enhancing Uptake of Improved Potato Varieties through Quality Seed Potato Production and Delivery Mechanisms), CIP is working with public and private sector partners to enhance the production, promotion, and uptake of quality seed potato of new varieties through novel improvements in quality control and delivery mechanisms in the country.
About the role/ Key Responsibilities:
The Research Associate will support the implementation of a series of projects and initiatives aimed at strengthening seed value chains and quality control to improve farmers’ access to high-quality seeds and increase the productivity of potatoes and sweetpotato in Rwanda. More specifically, the Research Assistant will:
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How to apply?
Visit the following link: (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/) and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on Dec 21 2023, and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Rwanda nationals and permanent residents only.
This position WILL NOT 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 and professionals 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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