Vacancies

Research Associate (Legume Breeding)

by VIM on 06/03/2017 at 8:33am (UTC)

DESCRIPTION:

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Research Associate to support IITA’s research and capacity building efforts in the areas of strategic foresight and priority setting. The Associate will work as a member of the social science and agribusiness research team in Southern Africa based in Lilongwe, Malawi.

In support of the legume breeding program, the primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assist the legume breeding program in field trial design, planting, trial evaluation, data collection and seed harvest
Manage many aspects of the legume breeding database including data entry, trial creation, and critical seed health and plant pathology data
Work closely with the administrative staff to effectively comply with all regulatory phytosanitary certifications and international seed shipment protocols
Manage and periodically update seed inventory
Receive and distribute seeds for basic seed production, variety trials, product development and deployment
Travel to off-site stations to assist with planting, thinning and product evaluation
Recruit and manage all temporary workers as needed.
Ensure compliance with all health & safety and regulatory standards.
Co-ordinate all pesticide, herbicide and irrigation applications to nursery and trial plots
Qualifications:

A minimum of BSc in agriculture crop science/horticulture, or related discipline and 2-3 years working in the area of agricultural research
MSc in plant breeding/agronomy will be desirable
Skills required:

Candidate should possess good interpersonal skills, be a team player, effective written and oral communication skills and working knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
The candidate should be able to travel domestically, with some possibility of international travel
Ability to communicate with field supervisors is a plus
The ability to work outdoors in hot and sunny conditions
HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three professional referees (including e-mail addresses) by email to IITA-Malawi@cgiar.org or by post to: The Station Administrator, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Chitedze Research Station, Off Mchinji Road, P.O. Box 30258, Lilongwe 3, Malawi.

Closing Date: 9th June 2017

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

Location: Lilongwe

Employment Type: Contractual

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-06-09

Company: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Research Associate (Strategic Foresight & Priority Setting) Description:

by VIM on 06/03/2017 at 8:30am (UTC)

Research Associate (Strategic Foresight & Priority Setting)
Description:

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Research Associate to support IITA’s research and capacity building efforts in the areas of strategic foresight and priority setting. The Associate will work as a member of the social science and agribusiness research team in Southern Africa based in Lilongwe, Malawi.

Essential Duties:

Under the guidance of the senior agricultural economist, the successful candidate will be involved in the following foresight and priority setting research and capacity strengthening activities: (1) design and conduct household and value chain surveys; (2) compile and manage large datasets on biophysical and socio-economic indicators; (3) data analysis and write-up of technical reports, scientific papers, and policy briefs and other communication materials; (4) Organize project and stakeholders meetings and participate in scientific workshops and conferences; and (5) organize and conduct training workshops for IITA staff and partners. Scientific rigor, initiative, ability to work independently, and an active interest in socio-economics research are desirable.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

MSc degree in Agric. Economics, Agribusiness, or Statistics from a recognized university.
Proficiency with statistical software such as STATA; knowledge of GAMS would be an added advantage
Demonstrated ability to write research reports and journal papers
Excellent spoken and written English.
Ability to work independently.
HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three professional referees (including e-mail addresses) by email to IITA-Malawi@cgiar.org or by post to: The Station Administrator, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Chitedze Research Station, Off Mchinji Road, P.O. Box 30258, Lilongwe 3, Malawi.

Closing Date: 9th June 2017

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

Location: Lilongwe

Employment Type: Contractual

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-06-09

Company: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Research Associate (Adoption, Impacts, and Markets) Description:

by VIM on 06/03/2017 at 8:27am (UTC)

Research Associate (Adoption, Impacts, and Markets)
Description:

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Research Associate to support IITA’s research and capacity building efforts in the areas of agricultural technology adoption, impact assessment, and markets and value chains. The Associate will work as a member of the social science and agribusiness research team in Southern Africa based in Lilongwe, Malawi.

Essential Duties:

Under the guidance of the senior agricultural economist, the successful candidate will be involved in the following socioeconomics research and capacity strengthening activities: (1) Designing and conducting household and markets and value chain surveys; (2) Compiling and managing an integrated socio-economics and value chain database for tracking the adoption and impacts of agricultural technologies and for assessing market and policy constraints and agribusiness opportunities; (3) Data analysis and write-up of research reports, scientific papers, and policy briefs and other communication materials; (4) Writing proposals and developing work-plans and budgets; (5) Organizing project and stakeholders meetings and participating in scientific workshops and conferences; and (6) Organizing and conducting training workshops for IITA staff and partners. Scientific rigor, initiative, ability to work independently, and an active interest in socio-economics research are desirable.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

MSc degree in Agric. Economics or Agribusiness from a recognized university.
Proficiency with statistical software such as STATA.
Demonstrated ability to write research reports and journal papers
Excellent spoken and written English.
Ability to work independently.
HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three professional referees (including e-mail addresses) by email to IITA-Malawi@cgiar.org or by post to: The Station Administrator, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Chitedze Research Station, Off Mchinji Road, P.O. Box 30258, Lilongwe 3, Malawi.

Closing Date: 9th June 2017

Location: Lilongwe

Employment Type: Contractual

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-06-09

Company: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

CUSTOMS CLEARING SUPERVISOR (2 POSTS LILONGWE AND BLANTURE)

by VIM on 06/03/2017 at 8:24am (UTC)

Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Blantyre and Lilongwe Branch office
THE SHIPPING SUPERVISOR’S ROLE To ensure compliance with various regulations and laws. S/He must possess a thorough understanding of Customs Processes and Border operational requirements for goods entering and leaving the Malawi. S/He oversees handling arrangements for freight shipments in a timely and cost-effective manner.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES The Shipping Supervisor shall be responsible for;
• Supervising the workflow of Operations and Customer Care offices • Preparing Customs Bill of entries • Calling for correct duty amounts from customers • Splitting cleared documents for file and customer • Checking/aquitting import register records in accordance with customs rules and regulations • Developing and maintaining good relationships with Customs officials, Customers and colleagues • Updating managers and customers on new rules and regulations from Customs Office affecting the business • Attending to claims from Customs office and Customers. • Enforcing staff discipline and cooperation at all levels at the Branch office • Any other adhoc duties that may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS
• University Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Diploma by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport from a recognized Institute • At least five years working experience managing people and finance • At least three years minimum in shipping operations. • Knowledge and experience in Sage Accounting Package Line 100, Microsoft excel and spreadsheets.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
• Good interpersonal relationship and communication skills •

The Administration Manager

Email: info@transmaritime.net

Postal Address: P.O.Box 434, Blantyre, Malawi

Location: Blantyre

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-06-08

Company: Trans Maritime Ltd

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

by VIM on 06/03/2017 at 8:14am (UTC)

Reporting to the Finance Manager

The Accountant serves in a number of roles such as, overseeing the preparation of all financial documents related to the company, Implementation of financial strategies, making investments decisions and s/he is a member of the management team which plays an integral part in developing long-team goals.

The Accountant shall be responsible for:

Preparation of monthly management accounts for the Company
Analyzing and explaining variances
Preparation of consolidated accounts
Compiling company reports
Managing the general ledger codes and accounts
Managing all provisional accounts such as creditors, accruals and other provision of general nature.
Managing the prepayments accounts.
Administration of all insurance, licensing, contractual, regulatory and legal issues.
Administration of tax including Provisional and Fringe Benefit Tax
Analyzing and reconciling inter branch transactions
Performing other duties as deemed necessary.
Preparation of Statutory Account for the year end audit.

Qualifications:

University Degree in Accounting with a professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA,
At least three years working experience in a busy accounting/finance office.
Deep operation knowledge of Sage Line 100 Accounting Package, Microsoft and spreadsheets.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

Ability to work in partnership with others in a complex, professional and knowledge based environment.
Energy and high level of personal motivation and resilience so that s/he is able to work under pressure and deal with competing priorities.
Computer literacy, excellent analytical and conceptual skills
Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule
A highest level of person integrity and good communication skills.

The Administration Manager

Email: info@transmaritime.net

Postal Address: P.O.Box 434, Blantyre, Malawi

Location: Blantyre

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-06-07

Company: Trans Maritime Ltd

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

by VIM on 06/03/2017 at 8:14am (UTC)

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