Responsibilities:

•   Develop seed production scheme together with the scientist responsible for pre-basic seed yam production.
•   Facilitate the transfer of quality seed yam stocks from IITA to the research institutes for appropriate maintenance and production of pre-basic seed.
•   Facilitate the transfer of quality pre-basic certified seed yam from research institutes to the basic seed producers.
•   Record and compile the seed yam pre-basic and basic production statistics and traceability data for a formal seed system.
•   Assist in recording the performance of new yam varieties near release at local, regional and national level and facilitate information exchange on variety performance and market for all actors in the seed yam industry including yam breeders, basic seed yam distributors and farmers.
•   Provide technical assistance in the private seed production and marketing of high quality seed of improved varieties.
•   Assist the seed system specialist to organise and conduct seed production related training courses and workshops at local, regional and national level..
•   Establish and maintain close communication with scientists involved in YIIFSWA to facilitate exchange both information and materials..
•   Report on achievement and progress every month to the seed yam specialist. Develop a pre-basic and basic seed production monitoring and evaluation system in collaboration with the seed system and the M & E Specialists to track seed production activities.
•   Perform any other official duties as may be assigned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   MSc in plant breeding, agronomy, seed technology or related field.
•   At least 3 years' experience in seed production for formal seed system.
•   Individual with knowledge in pre-basic and basic seed yam production.
•   Ability to manage and satisfy multiple and sometimes conflicting organisational, partners and other stakeholder demands.
•   Good writing and verbal communication skills in English and other local languages in northern Ghana.
•   Excellent computer skills and knowledge of statistical packages.
•   Good  team  player with   readiness  to  participate  in   the accomplishment of duties.
•   Ability to travel frequently across the communities within the country.

Location: Tamale, with field work travels to project sites in Upper West, Upper East and Northern Regions.

How To Apply For The Job

Applications including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the  Country Representative, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and submitted by email to:

iita.ghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 04 June, 2015

Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
IITA provides an attractive salary package.