Main purpose of the position ICARDA is producing international public goods in several forms. One in the form of improved germplasm of cereals and legumes which are sent annually upon request to National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) and other collaborators around the world for their direct or indirect use in crop improvement programs as sources of resistance to various biotic and abiotic sources, added value traits, adapted genetic stocks for release as new varieties. This improved germplasm is distributed as International Nurseries (IN) in the form of segregating populations, observation lines, special trait nurseries, and replicated yield trials. The position may require a frequent travelling to different countries.

Main responsibilities

• Work within the interdisciplinary team of the Biodiversity and Integrated Gene Management Program.
• Strengthen international nursery network at ICARDA.
• Disseminate the improved genetic materials for use by NARS, and get feedback from NARS for the performance of genetic materials under their agro-climatic conditions.
• Liaise with the Seed Health Laboratory at ICARDA and National Quarantine department in order to obtain the required quarantine documents as per the regulations for each recipient country.
• Compile and enter data into databases (preferably in ICIS).
• Undertake appropriate analyses using different statistical packages, write the annual report, and ensure that the results of the analyses and reports are sent back to collaborators.
• Provide training to NARS partners in experimental designs, data recording, analysis and reporting.

For full information see http://www.icarda.org/iea/.