ARVDC – The WorldVegetableCenter is a non profit, autonomous international agricultural research  center with headquarter in Taiwan and regional offices around the globe. ARVDC conducts research and development programs that contribute to improved incomes and diets in the developing world. AR VDC – RCA is seeking two diligent and reliable Mali nationals for the position of Research Assistant for its pan – African program on Vegetable Breeding and Seed Systems for poverty Reduction in Africa (VBSS).

Key Responsibilities

Tje selected candidates would work closely with the Program’s Vegetable Breeders tot support the program’s national breeding unit (NBU) to develop and release new vegetable varieties. Specific duties would include but are limited to :

Assist with all aspects of the vegetable breeding project as outlined by the vegetable breeder ;
Manage seed harvests and see inventory ;
Execute seed requests and shipments at the instruction or approval of the vegetable breeder ;
Cooperate with other research assistant, National Breeding Units, RCA and Headquarters’ regarding interdisciplinary activities ;
Assist input and statistical analysis of research results, and actively prepare summary reports of research finding in French/English ;
Assume responsibility for particular activities, including crossing blocks, assays, selections, generation advance, trials, and report preparation, in consultation with the vegetable breeder ;
Assist in development and management of databases for inbred lines, hybrids, and other information generated from the program ;
Maintain computer files safely, with regular backups and archiving

Qualifications

At lest a BSc or MSc plant breeding, genetics, horticulture, agronomy, plant science, or related discipline ;
Working knowledge of vegetable crops, breeding, or related skills, Familiarity with molecular markets is desirable
Proficiency with the MS Office computer software ;
Detail oriented and able to work with little or no supervision ;
Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in spoken and written French/English ;
Willing to work outdoors in adverse weather condition’s

Procedures:

Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates and transcripts, and transcripts, and three of application, curriculum vitae, photocopies of certificates and transcripts, and three names of referees including contact addresses, phone number and e-mail.

Applications should be sent by e-mail. Applications should be sent by e-mail to Dr.Ekow Akyeampong, West and Central Sub – regional Office (Ekow@icrisarml.org) at AVRDC,

S/c ICRISAT BP 320 Bamako, Mali and copy to Dr. Rémi Nono – Wondim, Project Research Manager (remi.nonow@avrdc-rca-co.tz) at

AVRDC – RCA, in Tanzania, Information on the position can be requested by phone +

(223 222 33 75) or Fax + (223 222 86 83).

Please send applications as e-mail attachment in Ms Word document or PDF!
Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged. ACVDC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: the closing date for application is 30 November 2007 or until the position is filled.

ACVDC the WorldVegetableCenter is the principal international research center dedicated to vegetable research and development. Its mission is to improve nutrition and reduce poverty in the developing world through improved production, quality, processing, marketing and consumption of safe vegetables. For more information on A AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, please go to our website: http.www.avrdc.org.

SOURCE : L’ESSOR N°16068 DU MARDI 6 NOVEMBRE 2007.

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