The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Forage Genebank manager, a dynamic scientist with a keen interest in plant genetic resources, to head the forage genebank located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The role will be responsible for managing the collection of tropical and sub-tropical forages held at ILRI while working to ensure seamless integration with the collection held at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in Cali, Colombia. Extensive travel, both in Ethiopia to experimental stations and internationally, will be required.
ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition, and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 11 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the day-to-day operations equipment, facilities and budgets, associated with the day-to-day germplasm conservation and health testing operations of the genebank, ensuring that the genebank achieves the CGIAR Genebank Platform performance targets
Coordinate activities aimed at the characterization and diversity assessment of the collections, assembling core collections and best-bet subsets targeting anticipated needs for various livestock production systems, ensuring the supply of germplasm and making associated information publicly available
Compile accurate data on the research conducted, maintain databases, interpret and report findings through both written, journal publications and other research outputs, and oral presentations across a broad range of audiences with the aim of translating research outcomes into impacts that end users can use or benefit from
Respond to resource mobilisation opportunities, leading the development of specific proposals related to enhancements in the conservation and increased utilization of the collection and contribute to broader strategic efforts, demonstrating where the forage collections and the genebank resources can contribute
Manage the staff of the ILRI genebank and graduate and research fellows, organizing the tasks of teams, supporting their training and development needs and motivating staff towards a high level of performance in genebank operations
Develop partnerships with forage improvement programs both within the CGIAR and with external, National and International, partners to support a more widespread evaluation and use of forage genetic resources for feed and natural resource management applications and climate mitigation/adaptation across the global (sub)tropical regions
Requirements
PhD in forage sciences, genetic resources, botany, taxonomy or a similar relevant discipline, with at least 5 years of postdoctoral experience, ideally working with forages
In depth knowledge of population genetics, plant breeding systems or seed physiology and a good understanding about recent advances in genomics relevant to the conservation and distribution of genetic resources
Understanding of international laws governing access and benefit-sharing of plant genetic resources, of plant phytosanitary regulations and of plant variety rights potentially impacting on the use of plant germplasm and genebank operations
Leadership abilities, excellent inter-personal skills with demonstrated ability to organize teams, motivate staff and to interact with colleagues in a multicultural environment
Fluency in both spoken and written English
Experience of fund raising, writing successful project proposals and management of research projects
Experience in managing genebank operations would be considered an advantage
Track record of high-quality publications in international peer-reviewed journals
Post location: The position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Terms of Appointment
This is position is at job level HG 18 and it is open to both national and international applicants. The position is a three (3) year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; medical and other insurances.
How To Apply
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the role and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development through our recruitment portal by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab below before 12 January 2024. The position title and reference number: FFD/1227/2023 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the online application.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
IWMI/ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training).
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