BRAC International NGO Jobs – Hybrid Seed Research & Development Officer

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Organisation: BRAC
International
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
BRAC International is one of the world’s largest Non-Governmental
Development Organizations, working in a number of countries in Africa and Asia
on poverty alleviation Programs, is registered in Uganda as BRAC Uganda. The
organization implements integrated development approach combining Education,
Health, Agriculture, Livestock, Adolescent Empowerment and Microfinance.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • The Hybrid Seed Research & Development
    Officer will design, manage and implement Hybrid Seed breeding research
    projects to develop hybrids that will contribute to the commercial success
    of the enterprise.
  • The incumbent will also guide decision
    making regarding feasibility of prospective and ongoing projects relating
    to Hybrid Seeds.
  • Conduct performance tests and trials for
    Hybrid seeds and prepare evaluation reports to guide business decisions on
    appropriate varieties for advancement and commercialization.
  • Maintain adequate breeder seed of parent
    lines to ensure timely production of targeted quantity of certified Hybrid
    seeds.
  • Supervise production of certified Hybrid
    seeds by contract growers that meet end user expectations in terms of
    quality, quantity, timeliness and cost.
  • Design, organize and conduct Hybrid seed
    demonstrations in target market zones
  • Offer technical support to other seed
    production team members, contract growers, sales officers and dealers as
    may be required.
  • Build and manage strong relationships with
    national and international seed research organizations, Local governments
    and farmers.



Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The applicant for the BRAC International
    Hybrid Seed Research & Development Officer career opportunity must
    hold a Bachelor’s degree in Plant breeding, Genetics, Agronomy or a
    related Crop Science field, a Masters degree in a related field is a plus.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in
    Seed research and development.
  • Ability to plan and coordinate the
    execution of multiple projects concurrently.
  • Keen attention to detail with an
    innovative and analytical mindset.
  • Data analysis and interpretation.
  • Previous exposure and experience in cost
    and personnel management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
    skills.
  • Solid computer skills, especially in Ms
    Excel.
  • Ability to work in a team-based
    environment with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
  • Experience in a multi-cultural work
    environment.
  • Capacity to work under minimum supervision.
  • High degree of flexibility to work
    extended hours, including weekends, during planting, pollination and
    harvest season as may be needed.
  • High personal integrity and ethical
    standards.
How to Apply:
All qualified and interested candidates should send their application
letters, Curriculum Vita in one Ms. Office Word
Document and academic papers in one PDF to hrd.uganda@brac.net. There should be
only 2 attachments & the subject in email must be the name of the position
applied for strictly.
NB: Only Soft Copy
Applications will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. These positions are open for Ugandan nationals only.
Deadline: 8th
September 2017

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