Breeding Analytics & Decision Support Officer- CIMMYT

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  • Date posted

    August 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    September 15, 2026

  • Location

    Kenya Nairobi

  • Career level

    Mid Level

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Degree

  • Experience

    2–5 Years

Description

1.       Breeding Data Analysis and
Interpretation

  • Analyze breeding datasets.
  • Conduct Multi Environment Trial (MET)
    and Genotype by Environment (G×E) analyses.

  • Support genotype evaluation and
    advancement decisions.

2. Predictive Breeding and Decision Support

  • Support trait prioritization and
    breeding decisions.

  • Improve selection accuracy and
    breeding efficiency.
     

3. Data Integration and Analytical Workflows

  • Prepare analysis-ready datasets.
  • Develop reproducible analytical
    workflows.

  • Ensure data and output quality. 

4. Reporting, Communication and Capacity Strengthening

  • Prepare reports, visualizations, and
    presentations.

  • Communicate findings to breeding teams
    and partners.

  • Support knowledge sharing and capacity
    development.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Statistics,
    Biostatistics, Quantitative Genetics, Data Science, Agricultural Analytics,
    Applied Mathematics, or a related field.

  • Strong knowledge of statistical
    modelling, experimental design, mixed models, and multi-environment trial
    analysis

  • Proficiency in R

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