nairobi cityKE
full-time
bachelor
5 months ago11/11/202312/11/2023
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CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Senior Seed Systems Specialist to join its Kenya-based team. The position will provide intellectual leadership for designing and implementing an innovative research portfolio focused on solutions to the persistent challenges of cereal systems in eastern Africa. The research agenda will address themes related to gender equality, seed preferences, seed access, SME development, and seed distribution for various crops, including wheat, maize, millet, and groundnut. The selected candidate will lead in building a network of productive engagements across the region for the design, implementation, and funding of research (e.g., seed companies, national research organizations, NGOs, and donors). S(he) will work as a member of CIMMYT’s Sustainable Agri-food Systems (SAS) program in close collaboration with all other relevant CIMMYT programs and units.
The location of this position will be Nairobi, Kenya.
Specific duties:
Required qualifications, skills, and attitudes:
Interested and qualified? Go to International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) on www.cimmyt.org to apply
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