Job Title: Research Manager (Breeding)
Company: Kenya Seed Company
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duties & Responsibilities
• Planning and implementing research projects involving multi-disciplinary teams.
• Coordination of efficient yet economic resource utilization and management as advised by the Head of Research and Development.
• Directly coordinate at least one breeding program.
• Identify potential sources of funding for research and submitting proposals thereof.
• Carry out critical evaluation of research programs (assigned) at all stages of their implementation.
• Identify research innovations that have practical significance and devising strategies for their implementation.
• Participating in the formulation of research/scientific policies and strategies.
• Providing progress and/or technical reports as advised by the Head of Research and Development.
• Collaborating with relevant local and international institutions conducting agricultural research.
Job Specification
• MSc. in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology or any related biophysical sciences discipline; from a recognized university.
• Must have proven competence in breeding, which must include having a minimum of two developed and released Maize varieties and have verifiable technology/innovations that have been packaged and disseminated.
• Proven experience in at least one grant-winning proposal.
• At least 8-years of proven experience in a field crops breeding institution.
• Be knowledgeable on statistical software (e.g. SAS, SPSS or GenStat) used in plant breeding programs.
• Evidence of scientific publication(s)
• Be a member of the Plant Breeders Association of Kenya
• Good interpersonal skills, strong team spirit and self-motivation.
• Demonstrate good communication and organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
How to Apply:
Candidates who meet the criteria given should submit their applications together with their up to date CVs including details of their day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees, while at the same time attaching copies of all certificates/ testimonials and ID and be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Managing Director at the Address below
All envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked.
Applications may also be submitted by email to hhr@kenyaseed.co.ke with all relevant attachments as sought above
Kenya Seed Company Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lack of inclusion of all copies of documentation/details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
The Managing Director,
Kenya Seed Company ltd,
Mbegu Plaza
P.O Box 553- 30200
Kitale
Application Deadline:11th Oct 2013
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
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