Type: Fixed-term (Renewable), National Posted on 04/05/2013
Apply by: 04/19/2013
Location: Philippines
Specialization/Skills
Has excellent knowledge of crop protection and land
preparation techniques; Has knowledge of the latest techniques in crop protection
and land preparation techniques for rice
Basic purpose Under
the general supervision of the Organizational Unit Head and Manager apply
modern agronomic practices to research, seed production and rice production
plots on the experiment station. This includes modern land preparation and crop
establishment practices, crop protection practices, irrigation and drainage
management. It includes the use of precision seeding, pesticide application and
harvesting equipment and may include a monitoring program. Work with existing
senior staff to improve processes and equipment.
Roles and
responsibilities
3.1. Coordinate closely with Associate Managers and
Assistant Managers of the Experiment Station to ensure the application of
modern crop protection techniques facilitate effective and efficient land
preparation and crop protection
• Assess the crop protection and land preparation techniques
used at the Experiment Station and identify areas for improvement
• Help introduce modern crop protection techniques to facilitate
quick and efficient land preparation and crop protection;
• Train Experiment Station Technicians in the applications
of the new techniques
• Work with technicians to the implement the new techniques
and where needed provide suggestions for improvement.
3.2. Coordinate with and support the Associate Managers and
Assistant Managers of the Experiment Station to ensure successful crop
establishment of research, seed production and production fields by providing
advice and monitoring the implementation
3.3. Provide technical support and actively assist to ensure
irrigation and drainage management achieves an agreed standard (facilitating
land preparation, agreed water depths during the season, timely drainage for
harvest, recycling major drainage events)
3.4. Coordinate and work closely with researchers to achieve
desired results with precision research equipment and ensure precision research
equipment is properly maintained and ready for use;
• Monitor the maintenance, assess the quality of function
and facilitate usage of precision research equipment
• Operate the equipment where necessary to maintain field
efficiency
• Develop and/or update standard operating procedures
• Train staff on the usage and maintenance of precision
research equipment
• Advise OU head on replacement or repair of precision
research equipment
3.5. Monitor agronomic status of ES regularly during the
season and provide technical advice on how to improve it
• Train staff on agronomic practices as required, either by
conducting training or engaging outside providers
3.6. Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor from
time to time
Qualification
requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural
Engineering or related field with 5 years in research management or commercial
agriculture; or
Master’s degree in Agricultural Science, Agricultural
Engineering or related field with 3 years in research management or commercial
agriculture
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