Research Auxiliary (Greenhouse and field support)
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Company Details
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Website:
http://cipotato.org/
Description:
The International Potato Center, known by its Spanish acronym CIP, was founded in 1971 as a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world problems of hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. CIP is truly a global center, …
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Agricultural
Job Description
About the role
- The Research Auxiliary will provide day-to-day operational support to CIP’s hybrid breeding activities at the PQS-Muguga station. The role involves hands-on support with routine greenhouse and field tasks under the direction of technical staff, contributing to CIP’s potato hybrid breeding program.
Key responsibilities
Greenhouse Operations
- Carry out routine day-to-day greenhouse tasks as directed by the supervisor.
- Support plant maintenance routines, including watering, fertilization, and pest monitoring.
- Provide manual assistance with crossing activities under the guidance of technical staff.
- Conduct seed extraction and berry harvest as directed by the supervising scientist.
Field Support
- Assist with planting, weeding, watering, and general maintenance of field plots.
- Support harvesting and collection of plant samples as directed by technical staff.
- Assist with cleaning, sorting, and labeling of harvested material under supervision.
- Help keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean and in good order.
What are we looking for?
Education
- Complete high school education.
- Additional training in basic field or greenhouse practices is an advantage
Experience
- At least one (1) year of experience in a similar field or greenhouse support role is preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Precise and methodical approach to work, with strong attention to detail.
- Responsible, proactive, and able to identify and resolve problems in the field or greenhouse.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Fluent in the official language(s) of the duty location (Swahili and English).
- Core competencies: innovation, accountability, teamwork, and integrity.
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