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• Under the direction of the Principal
  Investigator, implement technical support and capacity building efforts to
  in-country seed companies (public and private) on DTM seed production
• The jobholder will support multiplying
  initial pre-basic and basic seed to help private seed companies to quickly
  scale seed production of drought-tolerant maize varieties.
• Assist and coordinate the production of
  Early Generation seed to meet the demands by private seed companies and
  other partners.
• Offer technical support in the production
  of certified by seed companies and distribution in the target zones.
• Support other seed system specialists and
  scientists in engaging seed producers for the development of sustainable
  seed networks and markets.
• Assist in developing and improving
  capacity of seed sector partners through training and other related
  capacity- building initiatives.
• Assist and monitor variety demonstrations
  conducted by seed companies and NGOs to promote drought-tolerant maize
  varieties
• The incumbent will ensure that the
  relevant bodies and partners comply with all relevant seed quality and
  production and storage standards as needed
• Support seed company partners in timely
  and accurate recording of seed production Progress Reports, including the
  reporting of any challenges
• Offer logistical and technical support for
  any in-country training or workshops
• Support staff and consultants in any
  business and marketing support efforts to in-country seed production
  partners
• Support Communications staff in preparing
  materials for publication on DTMASS efforts and project success stories.

• The applicant should preferably hold an
  MSc in Agriculture or related field
• At least three to five years of relevant
  experience in maize seed production, maize breeding, agronomy or related
  field.
• Previous experience working with public
  and private seed sectors
• Prior experience organizing and
  implementing Variety demonstrations, field days, other promotion
  activities
• Previous experience in collecting DUS and
  VCU data
• Prior exposure and experience in training
  or skills transfer
• Ability to work with different
  nationalities, as a member of a diverse work team, motivate and support
  partners, and communicate challenges and successes in a timely manner
• Ability to prepare project documents and
  reports with minimal assistance
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, Word,
  Excel, PowerPoint, email, etc.)
• Skills in database or research
  applications desirable
• Possess Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to read, speak and write in
  English

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