Job Description

The
International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a proactive Research Assistant to support the implementation
of the CIP led activities in Senegal of the upcoming HortiFuture project that
is expected to start 1 October 2026.

Please note
that this recruitment process is being initiated in anticipation of the
formalization of the project. Any appointment will be subject to the formal
approval and execution of the project, including confirmation of the
corresponding funding.

About the role:The position will primarily focus on supporting the
implementation of CIP-led potato activities providing analytical and experienced
support to successfully deliver project activities and contribute to the
publication of the research papers and activities reports. This position will
be based in Dakar, Senegal and will report to Senior Principal Scientist.

Key
responsibilities:

·Implement
day-to-day assigned project activities with focus on potato seed systems and
use of good agronomic practices, in collaboration with staff of other project
partners organizations such as ISRA

·Conduct,
collect data, analyze and document experiment’s findings to contribute to the
internal discussion and potential publication paper

·Monitor
assigned research and project activities in different settings to guarantee
successful experiments implementation and execution

·Support on
administration and logistics operations to guarantee an effective supply chain
for the projects’ needs

·Conduct
statistical research data analysis and drafting reports for review by
supervisors

·Support first
level analysis of data to guarantee the results are accurate and complete

·Provides
professional guidance to technicians and students to contribute to their
professional development within the organization

·Contribute to
preparation and conduct of training workshops for the project

·Prepare and
facilitate meetings with project stakeholders when needed within the project
implementation scope

·Produce activities reports and perform
other project related activities that may be assigned by the supervisor

·Comply with
applicable health and safety CIP policies and procedures

Requirements

What
are we looking for?

·Education: Bachelor’s
degree or Agricultural Engineer degree (with thesis completed) in Agronomy,
Plant pathology, seed production, or related areas. Preferably with post
graduate studies.

·At least 3
years of experience required in similar positions.

·Experience in seed production systems
with experience in seed potato production systems an added advantage.

·Experience in
use of Good Agronomic Practices especially in potato production

·Advanced level
of MS Office and advanced knowledge of database work.

·Experience in
implementing agronomic field trials

·Experience in
experiments data collection and statistical analysis

·Languages: Fluent in French and good
written and spoken English.

Benefits

What
are we offering?

·One-year fixed term contract with the
possibility of renewal.

·Competitive compensation
package commensurate with experience.

·Excellent working
environment.

·Work in an
equal and diverse workplace.

Interested candidates should apply attaching a cover
letter and updated resume in English.

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