AVRDC

The World Vegetable Center

AVRDC - POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - RESEARCH ASSISTANT

AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research and development center, AVRDC conducts research and development that contribute to improved income and balanced diets in the developing world through increased production and consumption of vegetables. For more information about AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center, please visit our website: www.avrdc.org.

The Cameroon Liaison Office seeks a Research Assistant to assist in its research and development programme.

The Job: 

• Coordinate and assist in the establishment and conduct of field trials, crossing block, abiotic and biotic stresses screening trials and other technical aspect of a breeding programme. 
• Assist in the development and management of inbred lines and hybrids of vegetables. 
• Assure maintenance of unit facilities and equipment, planning and execution of field experiments will include - field layout, data collection, supervision of field assistants and farm hands and actively prepare draft quality technical reports and articles in English for publication in scientific journals - in addition to any duty assigned by the breeders.

The Person:

• A Research assistant with a minimum qualification of Bsc in Agriculture Science or in a related field from a recognised institution and with a minimum of 3-5 years of graduate experience in a Research Institute or University. 
• Knowledge in good computer skills, data analysis is an advantage. 
• Ability to work with little or no supervision excellent interpersonnal skills and proficiency in spoken and written English is essential.
• The person must be able to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a multi cultural environment.

Reward:

• The initial appointment is for one year and may be extended depending on requirement and performance of incumbent.

How to apply:

The application should include up-to date curriculum vitae, names and address(including telephone, fax and email) of three referees, date of availability, a statement of special qualification for the position you apply for. Please send application stating the job title by email to: martin.yeboah@worldveg.org before 20th May, 2014.