Field Service Worker -Alupe

Reference number: 202660

Job status: In-progress

Job category: Local Position

Duty station: Alupe, Kenya

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Landscape Alliance

Landscape Alliance transforms science into action, unlocking the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to
advance planetary health and human well-being. Landscape Alliance is the operating name of the Center for International
Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the International Centre for Research on Agroforestry (ICRAF). CIFOR and ICRAF are
independent International Organizations and CGIAR Research Centers.

Landscape Alliance is looking for a

Field Service Worker -Alupe

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 Worker
The purpose of this role is to support the implementation of dryland crop biotic stresses phenotyping through the establishment, management, and maintenance of screening trials. The incumbent will ensure accurate field operations and timely, high-quality data collection while maintaining organized workspaces and adherence to safety and operational protocols.

Duties and responsibilities

1.Phenotyping trials operations

• Assist in setting up screening trials
  against different biotic stresses ensuring timely land preparation and trials
  layout, sowing and ensuring good germination of materials.

• Assist in coordinating irrigation
  schedules to ensure all trials are irrigated timely and adequately

• Assist in striga seed collection at
  the end of the season and diseased tissue samples when needed

• Assist in implementing safe and
  effective agronomic practices such as thinning, weeding, irrigation, scouting
  for pest and diseases and harvesting

• Assisting in the implementation of
  occupational health and safety protocols, performs any other relevant duties
  that may be assigned by the research associates from time to time.

2Data Collection

• Assist in field data collection from
  screening trials using digital devices, adhering strictly to data collection
  procedures.

• Uphold the highest standards of
  integrity and honesty in all data collection activities.

3. Supervisory and Safety Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising casual workers,
  maintaining detailed records, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

• Communicate any concerns regarding
  trials promptly to the Research Technician.

Requirements

• Highest levels of integrity, honesty, diligence, efficiency,
  flexibility, self-motivation and respect for diversity.

• KCSE (O) Level of education. Any other relevant training is
  an added advantage.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili

• At least one year’s experience in phenotyping trials

• Familiarity withdryland crops diseases, disease scoresand striga data collection

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail,
  willingness to be trained in new skills relevant to the tasks.

• Ability to work effectively both independently on assigned
  tasks and as part of a team on group deliverables.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Highest levels of integrity, honesty, diligence, efficiency, flexibility, self-motivation and respect for diversity.
• KCSE (O) Level of education. Any other relevant training is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
• At least one year’s experience in phenotyping trials
• Familiarity with dryland crops diseases, disease scores and striga data collection
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, willingness to be trained in new skills relevant to the tasks.
• Ability to work effectively both independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team on group deliverables.

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

Application process

The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.

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