Description

• Initiates and manages research projects relating to crop improvement of Okra, by ensuring successful completion of research projects in compliance with set standards, client needs/ specifications, within budget and on time. 
• Experimental design, timeous execution, data capturing, data analysis and reporting of project deliverables according to scientific standards and in line with overall Corporate Strategy of the ARC. 
• Actively sources and secures new research opportunities, assists with identifying new business opportunities and capable of securing external funding. 
• Provides leadership, supervision, mentoring and training of postgraduate students, research technicians and assistants. 
• Manage allocated resources (facilities, manpower, material, and equipment) to ensure efficient deployment and utilisation of resources. 
• Properly compiled and managed budgets in compliance with the prescribed financial procedures and policies of the ARC with correct and timeously executed financial administrative activities/tasks. 
• Disseminates technology through peer-reviewed scientific articles, popular publications, manual productions, radio and TV talks, and other marketing events. 

Requirements

• PhD in Plant Breeding or related disciplines; or MSc with five years minimum work experience and currently in advance stage of completing PhD in relevant field. 
• Experience in classical plant breeding techniques. 
• Experience in molecular plant breeding techniques will be an added advantage. 
• Experience in breeding of fruit vegetable crops will be an added advantage. 
• Authored or co-authored a minimum of two peer review publications relevant to the position. 
• Evidence of popular article publications will be an added advantage. 
• Evidence of performing research independently, achievement of objectives and targets and effective reporting. 
• Experience in project management and participation in national projects. 
• Postgraduate student mentoring or supervision experience will be an added advantage. 
• A valid driver’s license.