Description de l'offre
Call for Applications for the position of Potato Specialist – BAFOUSSAM, Cameroon IITA Cameroon is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Potato 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 Specialist will coordinate and manage potato innovations and training with partners in the Potato Development Value Chain project in the Adamawa, West, and North-West regions, Cameroon. He/she will be responsible for evaluating and implementing innovative technologies for cooperatives and other stakeholders using services based on agronomy, storage, mechanization, cooperative management and coaching, and marketing methods. The position will be based in Bafoussam with frequent travel to the field with the possibility to be relocated to other CIP offices. The Potato Specialist will report to the Principal Investigator (PI) of the potato project based in Yaoundé while also coordinating responsibilities and activities with the project team across intervention areas. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the potato agronomic activities across the project areas. Manage day-to-day partnerships with the participating agricultural schools and universities, Regional Coordinators of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, farmer cooperatives, and potato traders. Coordinate and support planning and delivery of capacity building for ware potato production and commercialization, focusing on storage, extension, and agro-dealers. …