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Field Service Worker -Alupe at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
September 14, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Duties and responsibilities
Phenotyping trials operations
Assist in setting up screening trials against different biotic stresses ensuring timely land preparation and trials layout, sowing and ensuring good germination of materials.
Assist in coordinating irrigation schedules to ensure all trials are irrigated timely and adequately
Assist in striga seed collection at the end of the season and diseased tissue samples when needed
Assist in implementing safe and effective agronomic practices such as thinning, weeding, irrigation, scouting for pest and diseases and harvesting
Assisting in the implementation of occupational health and safety protocols, performs any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the research associates from time to time.
Data Collection
Assist in field data collection from screening trials using digital devices, adhering strictly to data collection procedures.
Uphold the highest standards of integrity and honesty in all data collection activities.
Supervisory and Safety Responsibilities
Assist in supervising casual workers, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Communicate any concerns regarding trials promptly to the Research Technician.
Requirements
Highest levels of integrity, honesty, diligence, efficiency, flexibility, self-motivation and respect for diversity.
KCSE (O) Level of education. Any other relevant training is an added advantage.
Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
At least one year's experience in phenotyping trials
Familiarity with dryland crops diseases, disease scores and striga data collection
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, willingness to be trained in new skills relevant to the tasks.
Ability to work effectively both independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team on group deliverables.
Phenotyping trials operations
Assist in setting up screening trials against different biotic stresses ensuring timely land preparation and trials layout, sowing and ensuring good germination of materials.
Assist in coordinating irrigation schedules to ensure all trials are irrigated timely and adequately
Assist in striga seed collection at the end of the season and diseased tissue samples when needed
Assist in implementing safe and effective agronomic practices such as thinning, weeding, irrigation, scouting for pest and diseases and harvesting
Assisting in the implementation of occupational health and safety protocols, performs any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the research associates from time to time.
Data Collection
Assist in field data collection from screening trials using digital devices, adhering strictly to data collection procedures.
Uphold the highest standards of integrity and honesty in all data collection activities.
Supervisory and Safety Responsibilities
Assist in supervising casual workers, maintaining detailed records, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Communicate any concerns regarding trials promptly to the Research Technician.
Requirements
Highest levels of integrity, honesty, diligence, efficiency, flexibility, self-motivation and respect for diversity.
KCSE (O) Level of education. Any other relevant training is an added advantage.
Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
At least one year's experience in phenotyping trials
Familiarity with dryland crops diseases, disease scores and striga data collection
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, willingness to be trained in new skills relevant to the tasks.
Ability to work effectively both independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team on group deliverables.