IITA Tanzania is looking for Senior Banana Breeder to join their working team. You will design, execute and manage the maize breeding network targeting East and Central African banana prioritized market segments
POSITION: Senior Banana Breeder
Dutes and Responsibilities
- Implementation of effective breeding strategy to develop elite breeding materials
- Support and contribute to revision of market segments
- Working with NARS and selected partners to obtain appropriate germplasm
- Coordinating the development of stage gate mult location product performance
- Ensuring cost effective breeding operations and standards operating
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Qualification
- Should have a PhD in plant breeding, genetics or related
- Ten years of experience in plant breeding
- Evidence of significant management skills including change management and management of successful breeding teams
- Experience applying quantitative genetics principles
- Experience working in the tropics will be considered favourably
- Experience with polyploid and perennials is an asset
- Strong networking and facilitating skills with focus on enabling and empowering others
- Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and diverse environments
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills
- Successful experience and commitment to inclusive research
- Evidence of experience in resource mobilization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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