1. Innovation

• Propose and implement agreed improvements in breeding nurseries and seed production and/or multiplication (e.g. speed breeding).
  

2. Coordinate experiment creation, trial kit preparation, shipment to various partners, data return.

• Ensure entry lists provided by the scientist are created in EBS, packed, sent to partners and planted on time.
  
• Collaborate with trialists and technicians in partner centers and ensure standard trial protocols are followed.
  
• Coordinate the compilation of trial data from partners and uploading into EBS.
  

3. Management of hybrid breeding nurseries and hybrid seed production.

• Understand and gain experience in hybrid breeding, hybrid seed production, heterotic pools in sorghum and pearl millet.
  
• Manage hybrid breeding nurseries including maintainer population improvement, maintainer population improvement, AxB seed production, AxR seed production and BxR testcrossing as needed.
  
• Ensure nurseries are established on time (timely land prep, planting, fertilizer application etc) planted according to the plot layout.
  
• Ensure nurseries are well managed (irrigated, weed control, pest and disease control etc) and that there is frequent communication or updates with scientists.
  
• Manage accurate and timely data collection as specified by the scientists, and ensure accuracy of data entry and consolidation.
  
• Implement timely digital data capture using the relevant tools (e.g. FieldBook app) and software as identified by DCP.
  
• Ensure protocols (e.g. seed retention, seed amount harvested from nurseries) are followed.
  

4. Supervise casual labor

• Manage a team of casual labor at Kiboko to perform activities in the field, screenhouse and seed laboratories.
  
• Ensure labor team receive the necessary training to perform their tasks.
  
• Maintain and practice occupational health and safety in the workplace.
  

5. Other Responsibilities

• Assist in tissue sample collection for genetic and/or biochemical analysis
  
• Manage printing of packets, labels, tags and seed inventory
  
• Establish and maintain contacts with collaborating organizations and partners.