Technical Assistant II – Feed and Forage Development at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.
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Technical Assistant II – Feed and Forage Development
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationKCSE
- Experience1 year
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied
Responsibilities
Research support
- Establishment and maintenance of field and greenhouse experiments including field layout; land preparation; planting; harvesting and routine maintenance,
- Collection of field data including but not limited to soil moisture determination, recording of plant growth parameters and disease symptoms,
- Supervision of casual workers, assigning tasks and recording attendance
- Conducting seed viability and germination experiments,
- Sample collection and preparation (drying, grinding, weighing etc.) in preparation for feed nutritional profiling.
Requirements
- High School Certificate (KCSE)
- At least one years’ experience in a similar position with hands-on knowledge in all essential field and green house procedures, for example, potting, planting and watering, pest control, collection of plant samples.
- Understanding of field layout and experimental design, and familiarity with routine screen/greenhouse procedures
- Basic knowledge on plant agronomy with evidence of relevant training on working with plants and plant pathogens
- Basic knowledge of using sample preparation equipment including milling machines, oven driers etc.
- A pro-active individual, organized and a good communicator with the ability to focus on and handle many tasks at the same time.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) on www.ilri.org to apply
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