1. Seed processing, packaging and storage.

• Support field technicians at Kiboko with timely seed processing eg. Shelling, drying, weighing and packaging of seed for storage
  
• Support in timely seed preparation for nurseries and trials
  

2. Planting and management of trials and nurseries.

• Support in planting nurseries, optimal and biotic and abiotic stress (managed low N, managed drought, artificial FAW infested) trials
  
• Support in carrying out proper agronomic practices such as timely weeding, fertilizer application, pest control etc. on nurseries and trials planted at Kiboko station.
  
• Ensure application of control measures for FAW in consultation with the research technician.
  
• Ensure irrigation for trials and nurseries planted at Kiboko are applied as required and appropriate.
  
• Ensure rouging off types in nurseries are carried out as required.
  

3. Data collection, pollination and harvesting.

• Support data collection for trials and nurseries in a timely manner using hand-held electronic devices.
  
• Support in pollination of crossing and selfing nurseries as per the instruction of the technician
  
• Support in harvesting of trials and nurseries and collection of harvest time data for both trials and nurseries.
  

4. Supervision of casual labor.

• Lead team of casual laborers in field operations (seed processing, packing, storage, pollination, harvesting etc.) for increased efficiency and accountability.