Field Technician - PABRA

The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) – a member of the CGIAR Consortium (www.cgiar.org) – delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives in a climate crisis (https://alliancebioversityciat.org). The Alliance focuses on the nexus of agriculture, nutrition and environment, working with local, national, and multinational partners across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and with the public and private sectors and civil society. With novel partnerships, the Alliance generates evidence and mainstreams innovations to transform food systems and landscapes so that they sustain the planet, drive prosperity, and nourish people.

The Alliance is a new venture created to turn food and agriculture systems around to be more sustainable healthy, and inclusive. Combining the experience and strengths of the two organizations – including genebanks, use and conservation of agrobiodiversity, climate-smart and digital agriculture, nutrition, and participatory research – will help the Alliance lead the way on six key Levers of change: (1) food environment and consumer behaviour, (2) multifunctional landscapes, (3) climate action, (4) biodiversity for food and agriculture, (5) digital inclusion, and (6) crops for nutrition and health. These are all the pressure points where the Alliance can play
a catalytic role with interventions that can trigger multiplier effects for positive change. 

Requirements:

• Diploma in Agriculture and at least two (2) years’ experience in Agricultural field activities in a Research Institute
• Willingness to learn new techniques.
• Possess basic training in crop production and research techniques in crop improvement
• Attention to detail, the ability to follow oral and written instructions, and knowledge of both
• Scientific equipment and how to care for plants.
• Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, and email software
• Ability to communicate adequately in English
• Ability to spend extended periods of time in the field.
• Ability to use handheld digital equipment for data collection
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions relating to research methods and experimental design.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports and make mathematical calculations.
• Ability to interpret field plans
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity
• Positive attitude, courteous and strong service orientation.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Commitment to CIAT’s mission and core values