plant breeding, sustainable use of plant genetic resources, capacity building, policy support, exchange of plant genetic ressources

Monsanto

WEMA is a private public partnership that is commited to bringing drought tolerant maize hybrids to the farmers of sub-Saharan Africa through breeding and biotechnology. Incumbent must be able to provide direction to the team in applying technical advances pertaining to drought stress breeding and molecular breeding techniques. Strong understanding of managing environments, corn germplasm and compliance for testing biotech traits is critical to the success of the program. Assure that research team is trained in all safety, environmental, health and security procedures for a safe research operation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to this role. Travel and management of trials in partner SSA countries is required.
Required skills:
# PhD in Plant Breeding and Genetics or related field with 5+ years experience managing a breeding program.
# Experience in corn breeding, drought testing or breeding for African environments is preferred.
# Individual should have demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage a diverse team. (...)
Preferred:
# Experience working in Eastern and Southern Africa
# Experience managing regulated Genetically Enhanced corn trials (...)
Travel to breeding activities in other SSA countries including Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania and Uganda is required.

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