Description de l'offre
Call for Applications for the position of a POTATO POST HARVEST (ph) Specialist – Cameroon IITA Cameroon is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Potato Post-Harvest (PH) Specialist with solid problem-solving skills, ability to work well in a team environment, excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision for International Potato Center (CIP). The International Potato Center (CIP) was founded in 1971 as a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweet potato and Andean roots and tubers. It delivers innovative science-based solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, foster inclusive sustainable business and employment growth, and drive the climate resilience of root and tuber agri-food systems. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP has a research presence in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. A - Duties The Potato Post-harvest (PH) Specialist will be responsible for coordinating activities related to post-harvest losses in the North-West, West, and Adamawa regions, Cameroon. The position will be based in Bafoussam with frequent travel to the field. The Potato PH Specialist will report to the Principal Investigator (PI) of the project based in Yaoundé. Key Responsibilities Conduct a situation analysis of potato post-harvest losses in the country; Supervise the construction of low-cost Diffused Light Stores (DLS) for seed storage in the West and Adamawa regions; Supervise the construction of low-cost stores for ware potato storage in the Adamawa and West region; Carry out management studies of major causes of potato post-harvest losses; Organize events for creating awareness on potato post-harvest losses and ways to reduce them; Develop training materials and facilitate workshops on good practices to minimize post-harvest losses; Co-supervise students and interns in areas of post-harvest management; Backstop the multiplication and distribution of newly released varieties; Develop and maintain a good working …