ILRI Forage Genebank Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Forage Genebank manager, a dynamic scientist with a keen interest in plant genetic resources, to head the forage genebank located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The role will be responsible for managing the collection of tropical and sub-tropical forages held at ILRI while working to ensure seamless integration with the collection held at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in Cali, Colombia. Extensive travel, both in Ethiopia to experimental stations and internationally, will be required.
ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition, and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 11 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day operations equipment, facilities and budgets, associated with the day-to-day germplasm conservation and health testing operations of the genebank, ensuring that the genebank achieves the CGIAR Genebank Platform performance targets;
Coordinate activities aimed at the characterization and diversity assessment of the collections, assembling core collections and best-bet subsets targeting anticipated needs for various livestock production systems, ensuring the supply of germplasm and making associated information publicly available;
Compile accurate data on the research conducted, maintain databases, interpret and report findings through both written, journal publications and other research outputs, and oral presentations across a broad range of audiences with the aim of translating research outcomes into impacts that end users can use or benefit from;
Respond to resource mobilisation opportunities, leading the development of specific proposals related to enhancements in the conservation and increased utilization of the collection and contribute to broader strategic efforts, demonstrating where the forage collections and the genebank resources can contribute
Manage the staff of the ILRI genebank and graduate and research fellows, organizing the tasks of teams, supporting their training and development needs and motivating staff towards a high level of performance in genebank operations;
Develop partnerships with forage improvement programs both within the CGIAR and with external, National and International, partners to support a more widespread evaluation and use of forage genetic resources for feed and natural resource management applications and climate mitigation/adaptation across the global (sub)tropical regions.
Requirements
PhD in forage sciences, genetic resources, botany, taxonomy or a similar relevant discipline, with at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience, ideally working with forages;
At least 7 years relevant experience is required for appointment at Senior Scientist level
Knowledge of population genetics, plant breeding systems or seed physiology and a good understanding about recent advances in genomics relevant to the conservation and distribution of genetic resources;
Understanding of international laws governing access and benefit-sharing of plant genetic resources, of plant phytosanitary regulations and of plant variety rights potentially impacting on the use of plant germplasm and genebank operations.
Leadership abilities, excellent inter-personal skills with demonstrated ability to organize teams, motivate staff and to interact with colleagues in a multicultural environment;
Fluency in both spoken and written English.
Experience of fund raising, writing successful project proposals and management of research projects;
Experience in managing genebank operations would be considered an advantage;
Track record of high-quality publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Forage Genebank Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
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