Seedbank Manager at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Seedbank Manager

Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2022-018
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National
Contract: 3-year renewable contract

Duties

• Coordinate characterization and diversity assessment activities of the collections and ensure the supply of germplasm.
• Coordinate germplasm conservation activities for long-term and medium-term storage.
• Monitor viability level of conserved germplasm.
• Ensure safety duplication of accessions in Svalbard Global Seed Vault and in another CGIAR Genebank.
• Perform regeneration and multiplication of germplasm as may be necessary.
• Liaise with IITA Germplasm Health Unit (GHU) for seed health testing and cleaning for conservation and distribution.
• Write reports on various genetic resources conservation activities and coordinate local and international seed request and distribution.
• Design and execute research projects on Plant Growth Regulator use, and also carry out germplasm exploration when necessary.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Plant Science, Plant Genetic, Plant Breeding and Seed Science or any other related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good knowledge of statistical data analysis and experimental designs.
• Have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Have good communication skills (written and spoken).

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working
conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
19th September, 2022.