Field Service Workers -Pathology- CIMMYT

Reference number: 202638

Job status: In-progress

Job category: Local Position

Duty station: Njoro, Kenya

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CIFOR-ICRAF

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a

Field Service Workers -Pathology- CIMMYT

Overview

About our organization:
CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. For more information, visit: cimmyt.org

In Kenya, CIMMYT is hosted by World Agroforestry (ICRAF), a member of the CGIAR that is headquartered on United Nations Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya. We invite you to learn more about CIMMYT and World Agroforestry by accessing our web sites: www.cimmyt.org and www.worldagroforestry.org

CIMMYT is looking for a:
Field Service Workers -Pathology
To provide laboratory and field support for wheat pathology research activities through sample handling, trial management, greenhouse work, and basic data collection.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Laboratory and greenhouse activities

• Prepare basic growth media and clean
  glassware and laboratory tools

• Help sterilize simple laboratory
  materials under supervision

• Assist in maintaining stem rust
  cultures and wheat plants in the greenhouse

• Keep laboratory and greenhouse areas
  clean and organized

• Prepare simple solutions and media
  using the provided instructions

• Help collect and handle infected plant
  samples carefully

• Support basic record keeping for
  samples and greenhouse activities

• Assist in checking and updating
  laboratory supplies

• Help clean and maintain basic
  laboratory equipment

• Follow safety rules when working with
  infected plant materials

• Support planting of wheat in the
  greenhouse.

2.Field activities

• Support field work such as plot
  preparation, planting, and weeding

• Assist in disease scoring activities
  under supervision

• Support maintenance of trap nurseries
  during the season

• Help with the collection of field
  samples and related field activities

• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness
  and organization of field equipment and materials.

3. Occupational health, safety, and compliance

• Follow workplace safety procedures and
  use protective equipment during field and laboratory activities.

• Maintain cleanliness and safety within
  the field, seed storage, and working environments.

• Report accidents, hazards, or damaged
  equipment to supervisors immediately.

• Perform any other field, greenhouse,
  or laboratory-related duties assigned by the supervisor or research team.

Requirements

• KCSE (O-Level) certificate, or
  Certificate/Diploma. Additional training in agriculture, laboratory work,
  greenhouse operations, or related fields is an added advantage.

• At least one (1) year of experience in
  laboratory, greenhouse, farm, or agricultural research support activities.

• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety,
  cleanliness, and handling of research materials.

• Experience working in a plant
  pathology or agricultural research setting

• Familiarity with basic laboratory
  equipment and procedures

• Knowledge of greenhouse operations and
  plant care

• Understanding of basic plant disease
  concepts

Education, knowledge and experience

• KCSE (O-Level) certificate, or Certificate/Diploma. Additional training in agriculture, laboratory work, greenhouse operations, or related fields is an added advantage.
• At least one (1) year of experience in laboratory, greenhouse, farm, or agricultural research support activities.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety, cleanliness, and handling of research materials.
• Experience working in a plant pathology or agricultural research setting
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and procedures
• Knowledge of greenhouse operations and plant care
• Understanding of basic plant disease concepts

Terms and conditions

• This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• The appointment will be for a period of one (1) year, inclusive of a three-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
• The duty station will be in KALRO-Njoro, Kenya.
• We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.

Application process

The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.

We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.