ATSAF-Job-News 17-2005
June 17, 2005.
1.
IITA: Post-Doctoral Fellow - Cassava Biotechnologist (Ref: PDCB/06/05)
2.
IITA: Crop Management Specialist (Ref: CMS/05/05)
3.
IITA:Visiting Scientist - Molecular Geneticist (Ref: MG/05/05)
4.
IITA: Postdoctoral Fellow - Pathologist (Ref: PDP/05/05)
5.
GLOWA, Jordan River: 4 Ph.D.- and 1 Post-Doctoral positions in Plant Ecology and
Community Ecology
6.
ETH-Zürich: Scientist in the field of Tropical Livestock Nutrition
7.
Interamerikanische Entwicklungsbank: zwei Spezialisten im Themenfeld "Social and
Rural Development" Peru
8.
FAO: SENIOR OFFICER (AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH) GRADE LEVEL: P-5
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1. IITA: Post-Doctoral Fellow - Cassava Biotechnologist (Ref: PDCB/06/05)
Background:
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), with headquarters in Ibadan,
Nigeria, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow - Cassava Biotechnologist to
work on tissue culture and genetic enhancement of cassava. IITA is non-profit
organization with over 130 internationally recruited scientists. The Institute has
programs in many countries of sub-Saharan Africa. IITA scientists from about 35
countries work in partnership with national agricultural agencies to increase food
production in tropical Africa, and ultimately to raise the productivity and income of
small-scale farmers in an ecologically sustainable way. For more information on IITA,
visit our website at www.iita.org
Responsibilities:
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will engage in an ongoing project on bio-engineering of
cassava for virus resistance and will specifically:
- Conduct research in the area of genetic enhancement of cassava for virus resistance
using biotechnology tools with emphasis on cassava tissue culture and genetic
transformation ·
- Supervise technical staff for lab and field work·
- Write reports and publications on research results·
- Be involved in training methods for plant genetic transformation through individual
and group training activities
Duty Station:
The successful candidate will be based at the Central Biotechnology Laboratory, IITA
headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria
Qualifications:
Candidates should have the following qualifications:·
- Recent PhD in plant cell and tissue culture and Agrobacterium-mediated
transformation - expertise in cassava transformation is not required but proficiency with
somatic embryogenesis procedures will be considered a plus·
- Familiarity with applied molecular biology and/or applied molecular virology·
- Interest in international agricultural research and development·
- Ability to work well as part of a team and excellent interpersonal skills·
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
General information:
Initial appointment is for two years and may be extended for an additional year
depending on finding and individual's performance. IITA offers a competitive
remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications: Applications including curriculum vitae, lists of publications, and
names and addresses of three referees should be sent to Mrs. V. Waiyaki, Human
Resources Manager at IITA c/o Lambourn (UK) Ltd., Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall
Road, Croydon CR9 3EE, UK or by email to: IITA-HR@cgiar.org
Application deadline: Applications will be received until July 12, 2005
Quelle: V. Waiyaki, IITA
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2. IITA: Crop Management Specialist (Ref: CMS/05/05)
Background:
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the 15 international
agricultural research institutes of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural
Research (CGIAR), which is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations Development
Programme and The United Nations Environment Programme. The Institute has
programs in many countries of sub-Saharan Africa. IITA scientists from over 30
countries work in partnership with national agricultural agencies and farmers to
increase agricultural production in tropical Africa, and ultimately to raise the
productivity and income of small-scale farmers in an ecologically sustainable way. For
more information on IITA, visit our website at www.iita.org
The Challenge:
Plantain and banana (Musa spp.) are important staple food crops in the lowland humid
forest and mid-altitude agroecologies of sub-Saharan Africa. There is tremendous
uncertainty facing plantain and banana production as pest and disease pressure on
the crop has been increasing for the past few decades. In recent years, there has been
a substantial yield decline and reduction in plantation life (<3 years) within the region.
This situation necessitates frequent land clearing which is costly to both the farmer and
the environment.
The decline in plantain production is attributed to high levels of nematodes, banana
weevils and foliar disease (black sigatoka) together with poor soil fertility (resulting
from shortened fallows) and the high cost of crop management. Plantain damage due
to nematodes and weevils is frequently compounded by the use of infested planting
material. Pest and disease problems may also be augmented on poor soils, due to the
limited availability of soil nutrients. Conversely, soil management strategies may be
ineffective if plants are unable to take up nutrients due to pest-induced root damage.
IITA has been addressing constraints to plantain and banana production through its
Strategic Musa Improvement Project (SMIP), which rests on an intensive breeding
program coupled with the development of integrated pest management packages to
produce healthy planting materials, and the development of efficient crop management
techniques that would allow for full expression of the genetic potential of improved
varieties.
IITA invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Crop
Management Specialist to be based at Onne in Nigeria.
The position:
Emphasis of the position will be on developing crop husbandry packages that respond
to farmers needs and are adapted to farmers' resources in order to facilitate the
adoption of improved plantain and banana varieties. The Crop Management Specialist
will contribute to the development of such packages through extensive interaction with
farmers. Working closely with the plant breeder, the Crop Management Specialist will
have the following research responsibilities: to determine the patterns of dry matter
partitioning under different cropping regimes, to assess nutrient use efficiency and
nutrient cycling efficiency in relation to suckering behavior, to determine appropriate
varietal associations based on better understanding of interplant competition, to
establish on-farm demonstration trials in collaboration with farmers and NARS
scientists, and to train NARS technicians on the application of simple techniques for
production of healthy planting materialsThe ideal candidate for the Crop Management
Specialist position should have an advanced degree, preferably at PhD level, in
agronomy, agro-physiology, or a related discipline, with a good working knowledge of
plant breeding and plant protection principles.
General information:
Salary and benefits are internationally competitive and include housing, personal car
allowance, education allowance, annual home leave travel, and health insurance. Initial
appointment will be for two years. Subsequent appointments will be subject to
performance and availability of funds. An additional requirement for the position
includes the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and ability to work
well in a cross-cultural setting. Fluency in English is required while a working
knowledge of French, would be a distinct advantage.
Applications:
Applications including curriculum vitae, lists of publications, and names and addresses
of three referees should be sent to Mrs. V. Waiyaki, Human Resources Manager at
IITA c/o Lambourn (UK) Ltd., Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall Road, Croydon CR9 3EE,
UK or by email to: IITA-HR@cgiar.org
Application deadline: Applications will be received until June 30, 2005
Quelle: V. Waiyaki, IITA
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3. IITA: Visiting Scientist - Molecular Geneticist (Ref: MG/05/05)
Background:
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the 15 international
agricultural research institutes of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural
Research (CGIAR), which is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations Development
Programme and The United Nations Environment Programme. The Institute has
programs in many countries of sub-Saharan Africa. IITA scientists from over 30
countries work in partnership with national agricultural agencies and farmers to
increase agricultural production in tropical Africa, and ultimately to raise the
productivity and income of small-scale farmers in an ecologically sustainable way. For
more information on IITA, visit our website at www.iita.org
The Challenge:
Plantain and banana (Musa spp.) are important staple food crops in the lowland humid
forest and mid-altitude agroecologies of sub-Saharan Africa. There is tremendous
uncertainty facing plantain and banana production as pest and disease pressure on
the crop has been increasing for the past few decades. In recent years, there has been
a substantial yield decline and reduction in plantation life (<3 years) within the region.
This situation necessitates frequent land clearing which is costly to both the farmer and
the environment.
The decline in plantain production is attributed to high levels of nematodes, banana
weevils and foliar disease (black sigatoka) together with poor soil fertility (resulting
from shortened fallows) and the high cost of crop management. Plantain damage due
to nematodes and weevils is frequently compounded by the use of infested planting
material. Pest and disease problems may also be augmented on poor soils, due to the
limited availability of soil nutrients. Conversely, soil management strategies may be
ineffective if plants are unable to take up nutrients due to pest-induced root damage.
IITA has been addressing constraints to plantain and banana production through its
Strategic Musa Improvement Project (SMIP), which rests on an intensive breeding
program coupled with the development of integrated pest management packages to
produce healthy planting materials, and the development of efficient crop management
techniques that would allow for full expression of the genetic potential of improved
varieties.
IITA invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Visiting
Scientist - Molecular Geneticist to be based at its headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria.
The position:
IITA's banana and plantain breeding program aims to produce resistant cultivars using
a combination of conventional cross-breeding and modern molecular breeding
techniques, including interspecific hybridization, genome and ploidy manipulation.
Within this framework, the Molecular Geneticist will be responsible for identifying
molecular markers to facilitate the genetic improvement of important agronomic traits
including parthenocarpy, apical dominance, and resistance to black Sigatoka and
nematodes. The individual will also be responsible for genome analysis, germplasm
characterization, fingerprinting and detection of somatic instability of hybrids. The ideal
candidate for the position of Molecular Geneticist will have the following: a Ph.D
degree with post-doctoral experience in molecular genetics including demonstrated
skills in DNA markers (RAPD, AFLP, SSRs, etc), genetic transformation, and a good
understanding of polyploid genetics.
General information:
Initial appointment will be for two years. Subsequent appointments will be subject to
performance and availability of funds. An additional requirement for the position
includes the ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and ability to work
well in a cross-cultural setting. Fluency in English is required while a working
knowledge of French, would be a distinct advantage.
Applications:
Applications including curriculum vitae, lists of publications, and names and addresses
of three referees should be sent to Mrs. V. Waiyaki, Human Resources Manager at
IITA c/o Lambourn (UK) Ltd., Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall Road, Croydon CR9 3EE,
UK or by email to: IITA-HR@cgiar.org
Application deadline: Applications will be received until June 30, 2005
Quelle: V. Waiyaki, IITA
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4. IITA: Postdoctoral Fellow - Pathologist (Ref: PDP/05/05)
Background:
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), with headquarters in Ibadan,
Nigeria, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist - Pathologist.
IITA is non-profit organization with over 130 internationally recruited scientists. The
Institute has programs in many countries of sub-Saharan Africa. IITA scientists from
about 35 countries work in partnership with national agricultural agencies to increase
food production in tropical Africa, and ultimately to raise the productivity and income of
small-scale farmers in an ecologically sustainable way.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will assist a plant pathologist in research on pathogen
diversity, epidemiology, host-plant resistance, and integrated management of diseases
of maize, soybean, banana and cassava. The major pathogens of interest are
Aspergillus and Fusarium (and their toxins) in maize, soybean rust, Mycosphaerella in
banana, yam anthracnose and root rot pathogens in cassava. The appointee is
expected to conduct, publish and communicate research primarily on plant pathogenic
fungi and bacteria related to the above-mentioned research areas under the
supervision of a Plant Pathologist.
Responsibilities:
The specific terms of reference TOR include:
1. Conduct surveys to identify occurrence of prevalent diseases and forewarn against
invasive pathogens to assist in preemptive response against threatening diseases.
2.Understand diversity of major pathogens and use the information for disease
management in tropical agro-ecosystem.
3. Develop biological control of aflatoxin using competitive exclusion strategy.
4. In collaboration with crop breeders, plan and conduct research to enhance
resistance to maize, soybean, banana, yam and cassava diseases,
Duty Station:
IITA Headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in plant pathology (obtained within the previous two years) with experience in
pathogen diversity, host-plant resistance and disease management research and
corresponding publication record. Experience in use of molecular biology and
statistical tools to study pathogen diversity and ecology is essential. Requires strong
oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to conduct field and
laboratory work and to interact effectively with multidisciplinary teams, NARS, farmers,
special interest groups, government officials, and consumers. Requires proficient PC
skills to include word processing, database maintenance and statistical analysis.
French language skills are an asset.
General information: Initial appointment is for two years. IITA offers a competitive
remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications: Applications including curriculum vitae, lists of publications, and
names and addresses of three referees should be sent to Mrs. V. Waiyaki, Human
Resources Manager at IITA c/o Lambourn (UK) Ltd., Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall
Road, Croydon CR9 3EE, UK or by email to: IITA-HR@cgiar.org
Application deadline: Applications will be received until July 8, 2005
Quelle: V. Waiyaki, IITA
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5. GLOWA, Jordan River: 4 Ph.D.- and 1 Post-Doctoral positions in Plant Ecology and
Community Ecology
Four Ph.D postions and one Post-Doctoral position are available within the
multidisciplinary research project GLOWA Jordan River. The positions are available for
a period of three years, starting with Sept. 1st, 2005.
GLOWA Jordan River (www.glowa-jordan-river.de) is a large interdisciplinary research
project focusing on the impacts of global change on the water resources in the Jordan
River basin. The project involves scientists from Israel, the Palestinian Autonomy,
Jordan and Germany from a variety of disciplines such as climatology, hydrology,
ecology, and social sciences. The project has started in mid-2001 and a second
project phase is scheduled for September 2005 to August 2008.
For a subproject of GLOWA Jordan River, which is dealing with the impact of climate
change and land use change on natural ecosystems, four Ph.D. positions and one
Post-Doctoral position (part-time) are available. These positions are dealing with the
following subjects:
1) Germination strategies of annual plants under climate change
Results from the first project phase have indicated that annual plants exhibit certain
germination strategies for surviving in their variable and unpredictable environments.
Namely, germination rates were affected by average annual rainfall, actual annual
rainfall and the maternal environment. In the second project phase, we want to
evaluate whether and how these germination patterns may determine the response of
the studied annual populations to climate change. This will be investigated using a set
of field and greenhouse studies for determining the heritability of germination traits, the
genetic and phenotypic variation within and between populations, and the response of
the within-population trait distribution to natural and artificial climatic changes. The
work includes field and greenhouse work in Israel and possibly in Jordan during three
field seasons (Oct-May, respectively).
The candidate will develop a detailed research program on his/her own. The candidate
should hold a Diploma or a Masters Degree in Biology or Ecology. Special skills
required include a good knowledge of plant population ecology and/or evolutionary
ecology, ability to spend long periods in the field, good knowledge in statistics and
experimental design, and fluency in English.
Place of employment will be at the Plant Ecology lab (Prof. Dr. Katja Tielbörger) at the
University of Tübingen, Germany. Payment will be according to the German standard
tariff for public services (BAT II a /2) plus travel expences and per diem for the time of
stay in Israel. Please contact Katja Tielbörger for further details (katja.tielboerger@uni-
tuebingen.de).
2) Long-term community dynamics of annual plants under climate change
In a large experimental setup we have monitored the response of annual plant
communities to natural and artificial changes in rainfall. Natural changes include
differences between four stations established along a steep climatic gradient in Israel,
and inter-annual variability. Experiments are conducted at the two middle stations for
evaluating the effects of artificial drought and artificially increased rainfall on plant
community dynamics. The work will include the continuation of monitoring annual plant
abundance and demography along the gradient and within the treatments for another
three years and the analysis of the data from a total of seven years. Analyses will
include both community-level analyses, as well as single-species analyses with respect
to climatic conditions (natural and experimental), neighbor conditions and soil
properties.
The candidate should hold a Diploma or a Masters Degree in Biology or Ecology.
Special skills required include a good knowledge of plant population ecology and/or
community ecology, ability to spend long periods in the field, good knowledge in
statistics, especially in multivariate techniques, very good knowledge of plants, and
fluency in English.
Place of employment will be at the Plant Ecology lab (Prof. Dr. Katja Tielbörger) at the
University of Tübingen, Germany.. Payment will be according to the German standard
tariff for public services (BAT II a /2) plus travel expences and per diem for the time of
stay in Israel. Please contact Katja Tielbörger for further details (katja.tielboerger@uni-
tuebingen.de).
3) The impact of granivory on seed bank and population dynamics of annual plants
under climate change
Granivory by ants and rodents is known to have large effects on the population
dynamics of annuals inhabiting arid and semi-arid environments via a considerable
depletion of the soil seed bank. In this study, we aim at testing several theoretical
predictions about the role of granivory on plant population persistence in variable
environments. Among others, we aim at experimentally testing whether granivores
buffer population fluctuations in space and time. Another main aim is to parameterize
spatially-explicit models of annual plant population dynamics under climate change.
This subproject will be done in close cooperation with students from Tel Aviv University
working on the dynamics of the soil seed bank.
The candidate will develop a detailed research program on his/her own. The candidate
should hold a Diploma or a Masters Degree in Biology or Ecology. Special skills
required include a good knowledge of animal ecology and plant population biology,
ability to spend long periods in the field, good knowledge in statistics and experimental
design, excellent knowledge of plants, and fluency in English. Knowledge of Hebrew is
advantageous though no prerequisite.
Place of employment will be at the Plant Ecology lab (Prof. Dr. Jaime Kigel) at the
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel. Payment will be according to the
Israeli standard tariff for Ph.D. students plus travel expences (in Israel and to
Germany) and per diem (three months of stay in Germany per year). Please contact
Jaime Kigel (kigel@agri.huji.ac.il) for further details.
4) Evaluation of restoration measures of degraded semi-arid rangelands under climate
change
Natural ecosystems in the eastern Mediterranean have been largely shaped by long-
term grazing by domestic animals. Within the study area of GLOWA Jordan River, this
has led to highly degaded systems, particularly in the West Bank and Jordan. Since
overgrazing has most likely larger effects on long-term persistence of plant species
and communities than climate change, management efforts to restore productivity and
sustainabiliy of rangelands has to focus on grazing. In this subproject, we utilize the
information on vegetation dynamic processes under different climatic conditions from
the first project phase as well as a set of experiments to investigate means to restore
overgrazed ecosystems. A set of exclosures and other experiments will be established
along a steep climatic gradient in Jordan to investigate the potential of the natural
vegetation to recover from overgrazing. Fieldwork will be conducted in Jordan during
three consecutive growing seasons (Oct-May, respectively), with several trips to Israel
for comparative studies.
The candidate will develop a detailed research program on his/her own. The candidate
should hold a Diploma or a Masters Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental
Studies or related subjects. Special skills required include a good knowledge of plant
population ecology and/or community ecology, ability to spend long periods in the field,
good knowledge in statistics and experimental design, good communication skills and
fluency in English.
Place of employment will be at the Vegetation Management lab (Prof. Dr. Rüdiger
Prasse) Hannover University, Germany. Payment will be according to the German
standard tariff for public services (BAT II a /2) plus travel expences and per diem for
the time of stay in Jordan and Israel. Please contact Rüdiger Prasse
(prasse@land.uni-hannover.de) for further details.
5) Plant community response to climate change: regionalization of findings
The aim of this project is to establish an observational and experimental setup along a
steep climatic gradient in Jordan that will allow us to evaluate, to what degree the
findings obtained from the first project phase (Israel) can be extrapolated to the whole
Jordan River basin. The basic assumption is that the differences in land use between
Israel and Jordan will be the major factor determining the system's response to climate
change. This assumption will be tested in a large comparative set of observations and
experiments which will be used for validating vegetation models developed in the first
project phase, based on data obtained from a similar gradient in Israel.
The candidate will be expected to develop a detailed research program which should
include a subset of comparative studies needed for model validation. The candidate
will be furthermore responsible for coordinating and supervising German and
Jordanian technicians, undergraduate and graduate students who will be working on
the comparative studies in Jordan and in Israel.
The candidate should hold a Ph.D. Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies
or a similar subject and should have a good publication record. Special skills required
include a good knowledge of plant population ecology and/or community ecology,
ability to spend long periods in the field, good knowledge in statistics and experimental
design, very good knowledge of plants, excellent communication and organizational
skills and fluency in English. Knowledge in Arabic and German is helpful but no
prerequisite.
Place of employment will be at the Plant Ecology lab (Prof. Dr. Katja Tielbörger) at the
University of Tübingen, Germany. Payment will be according to the German standard
tariff for public services (3/4 BAT II a) plus travel expences and per diem for the time of
stay in Jordan. Please contact Katja Tielbörger (katja.tielboerger@uni-tuebingen.de)
for further details.
Candidates should send the following documents via Email to Prof. Katja Tielbörger
(katja.tielboerger@uni-tuebingen.de) and the respective contact person for each
project
by July 15, 2005:
1) Statement of interest for one or more of the above positions
Please indicate which position is of interest to you, why you are interested
in the position(s) and which are your key skills/ qualifications for the particular
position. If you are interested in more that one position, please indicate and
justify your preferences.
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) List of publications (prerequisite for position 5)
4) Name and address (including Email) of two references
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6. ETH-Zürich: Scientist in the field of Tropical Livestock Nutrition
Duty station: Duty station will be Zurich, Switzerland, but frequent travel to developing
countries will be necessary
Remuneration: salary according to ETH salary directive
Type of employment: non-permanent (annually renewable contracts)
Starting date: autumn/winter 2005
General information: The Animal Nutrition Group at The Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology (ETH) in Zurich invites applications for a scientist position in the research
section Tropical Livestock Nutrition. The main objective of this section is to provide the
scientific basis for efficient feeding measures to cope with malnutrition of livestock and
to contribute to the improvement of the livelihood of smallholder livestock keepers in
different agro-ecological zones of developing and transition countries in Latin America,
Africa and Asia. At present we are collaborating with national and international
research institutes in Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru, Ethiopia, Kenya, Syria and Thailand.
Duties and responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the head of the Animal
Nutrition Group (Prof. Dr. Michael Kreuzer) and in close collaboration with the other
group members, the successful applicant will be responsible for all activities of the
group related to tropical livestock nutrition. Specifically the applicant will:
- prepare new research projects and establish links to the donor community
- supervise the implementation and financial management of related research projects
- supervise the Ph.D. and MSc. students allocated to this research section
- conduct research (such as performing controlled feeding trials) and, to a limited
degree, teaching in tropical livestock nutrition
- publish research outcomes in international, peer-reviewed journals
- organize and conduct scientific and technical meetings, and prepare and edit reports
and manuals (in English; in Spanish welcomed)
- cooperate with the Swiss Centre for International Agriculture (ZIL) at ETH
- promote cooperation with Centres of the Consultative Group on International
Agricultural Research (CGIAR), NGO's and National Agricultural Research Systems in
developing and transition countries
Requirements include:
- a doctoral degree or PhD in tropical livestock nutrition or a related field
- a good record of scientific publications
- fluency in spoken and written English. Good knowledge of Spanish and limited
knowledge of German is of advantage.
- working experience in projects related to developing countries
- strong commitment to co-operation and networking
- readiness for work in an interdisciplinary team and for implementation of participatory
research tools
- willingness to travel to developing countries
- good knowledge of application common software (data evaluation, text preparation
etc.)
- existing contacts to the international research and donor community are of advantage
Applications: Candidates should send a letter of application, CV, copies of university
certificates (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.), references about previous occupations and a list of
publications (separately for refereed and non-refereed manuscripts). Selected reprints
could be included in the application. Please send your application to:
Prof. Dr. Michael Kreuzer
Institute of Animal Science - Animal Nutrition
ETH-Centre/LFW B 56
CH-8092 Zurich
Switzerland
Phone: +41 1 632 59 72, Fax: +41 1 632 11 28
michael.kreuzer@inw.agrl.ethz.ch
It is also possible to send all documents (scanned; pdf-versions of manuscripts…)
electronically to michael.kreuzer@inw.agrl.ethz.ch.
Deadline for submission: July 31, 2005
Quelle: Hans-Dieter Hess, ETH Zürich
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7. Interamerikanische Entwicklungsbank: zwei Spezialisten im Themenfeld "Social and
Rural Development" Peru (External/Internal Competition)
The Regional Operations Department 3 (RE3) currently has 2 vacancies for Social
and Rural Development Specialists in the Country Office in Peru. For further
information, please refer to the following link and access Vacancy Announcement No.
05/26: Internal applicants: jobs/intranet2/vacancies.asp
External applicants: www.iadb.org/hrd/vacancies.asp
Closing deadline for receipt of applications: 06/08/05
Quelle: Frau Ina-Marlene RUTHENBERG, INAMARLENER@IADB.ORG
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8. FAO: SENIOR OFFICER (AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH) GRADE LEVEL: P-5
PROFESSIONAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 03/05-SDDC
Issued on: 27 May 2005, Deadline For Application: 22 July 2005
DUTY STATION: Rome, Italy
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Secretariat of the Science Council to the CGIAR (SDDC)
DURATION: Not-to-Exceed 31.12.2006 (with possibility of extension)
Office of the Assistant Director General (SDD) POST CODE/NO: N - 0289906
Sustainable Development Department (SD) CCOG CODE: 1.H.0.1.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of the CGIAR Science Council
(SC), will provide technical support to Science Council and its Standing Panel(s),
working groups, and task forces. In particular will:
· serve as a focal point within the Secretariat for the Standing Panel on Mobilizing
Science, providing technical and
administrative backstopping and support, specifically:
· monitor global and regional trends, scientific challenges and research opportunities
· coordinate preparation of the CGIAR SC State of World Science for Agriculture
· promote recognition of the quality, relevance and impact of science in the CGIAR
· interact with national and regional research bodies, including advanced research
institutions and private sector
· identify opportunities for enhancing the collaboration and stimulating global research
towards CGIAR goals.
· facilitate efficient research planning backed by a strategic logframe and performance
monitoring (including integrating impact assessment and monitoring and evaluation
information flows into the identification of research priorities)
· provide a critical review of the CGIAR project portfolio, reviewing strategic plans and
medium term plans of Centres,
Systemwide Programmes and Challenge Programmes within the framework of the
CGIAR system priorities and highlight programmatic and technical issues for SC's
consideration;
· organize external reviews of CGIAR Centres, participate in resulting missions as
resource person;
· prepare, analyse and review documentation (SC publications, reports, communication
activities, etc.);
· participate in the planning and organization of meetings of the SC, its specialized
panels and ad hoc workshops;
· represent the Secretariat at meetings concerned with international agricultural
research, as required;
· perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
· PhD in agricultural or related natural sciences.
· Ten years of relevant experience in agricultural science and technology issues with
particular emphasis on tropical and subtropical agricultural research and development,
including experience in planning, implementing and coordinating programme activities
related to the agricultural research sector, comprising relevant experience at the
national level in developing countries.
· Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of
the other two.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
· Level and relevance of academic qualifications.
· Ability to promote international scientific interaction across CGIAR Centers, strong
NARS, Academies of Science and Private Sector in more and less developed
countries.
· Extent of research expertise.
· Relevance of experience in planning, implementing and coordinating programme
activities related to the agricultural research sector.
· Ability to organize and conduct technical meetings and to make effective oral
presentations and write clear and concise reports.
· Ability to build synergy in a team environment and to develop, design and implement
quality programmes and projects.
· Language drafting skills; English is an asset.
Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and
should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural
backgrounds.
REMUNERATION
Level P-5 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post
adjustment) from US$ 99 922 to US$ 117 757 (without dependants) and from US$ 107
559 to US$ 127 785 (with dependants)
TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants
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