Technical Assistant II 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.

 

Technical Assistant II

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationKCSE
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical 

Key Responsibilities  

  • Establishment and maintenance of field and greenhouse experiments including trial layout; land preparation; pot filling; planting; harvesting and routine maintenance (weeding, watering etc.),
  • Maintenance of a safety duplicate of vegetatively-propagated Genebank materials,
  • Collection of field data including but not limited to soil moisture determination, recording of plant growth parameters and disease symptoms.
  • Conducting seed viability and germination experiments,
  • Sample collection and preparation (drying, grinding, weighing etc.) in preparation for nutritional profiling.
  • General support on forage establishment.
  • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

  • High school certificate (KCSE)
  • At least two years of experience in a similar position with hands-on knowledge in all essential field and green house procedures including but not limited to: soil sterilization and potting, planting and watering, pest control, collection of plant samples.
  • Knowledge on greenhouse procedures and plant propagation/maintenance,
  • Knowledge of trial layout and experimental design,
  • Basic knowledge on plant agronomy,
  • Basic knowledge on using sample preparation equipment including milling machines, oven driers etc.
  • Relevant training on working with plants and plants pathogens,
  • Familiarity with routine screen/greenhouse procedures.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) on www.ilri.org to apply

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