Field Service Workers -Breeding – CIMMYT

Reference number: 202637

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 -Breeding – 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 -Breeding
To support field and laboratory research activities through trial preparation, planting, crop management, sample handling, and basic data recording.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Field trial support

  • Assist with land preparation
    activities, including plowing, harrowing, fertilizer application, and plot
    preparation. Also assist with planting, labeling, and maintenance of field
    trials and nurseries.

  • Support seed preparation, packing, and
    organization before planting activities.

  • Assist in field layout establishment
    according to provided field maps and planting instructions.

  • Carry out routine field activities
    including weeding, fertilizer application, irrigation, spraying, and rouging
    under supervision.

  • Support harvesting, threshing,
    cleaning, and packaging of trial materials and seed samples.

  • Help verify plot labels, field books,
    and sample identities to minimize errors.

  • Assist in the routine maintenance of
    field equipment and research materials.

  • Support implementation of trial
    management activities according to instructions from supervisors.

2Seed processing and storage

  • Assist in seed drying, cleaning,
    sorting, labeling, and storage activities.

  • Support movement and organization of
    seed materials within storage facilities.

  • Maintain cleanliness and proper
    arrangement of seed stores and working areas.

  • Assist in packing and preparation of
    seed shipments for field planting and partner distribution.

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.

  • At least one (1) year of experience in
    wheat research trial management activities.

  • Practical experience in planting,
    irrigation, spraying, harvesting, seed handling, and cross-breeding techniques
    is desirable

Education, knowledge and experience

  • KCSE (O-Level) certificate, or Certificate/Diploma.
  • At least one (1) year of experience in wheat research trial management activities.
  • Practical experience in planting, irrigation, spraying, harvesting, seed handling, and cross-breeding techniques is desirable

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.

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