1. Field trial support

• Assist with land preparation
  activities, including plowing, harrowing, fertilizer application, and plot
  preparation. Also assist with planting, labeling, and maintenance of field
  trials and nurseries.
  
• Support seed preparation, packing, and
  organization before planting activities.
  
• Assist in field layout establishment
  according to provided field maps and planting instructions.
  
• Carry out routine field activities
  including weeding, fertilizer application, irrigation, spraying, and rouging
  under supervision.
  
• Support harvesting, threshing,
  cleaning, and packaging of trial materials and seed samples.
  
• Help verify plot labels, field books,
  and sample identities to minimize errors.
  
• Assist in the routine maintenance of
  field equipment and research materials.
  
• Support implementation of trial
  management activities according to instructions from supervisors.
  

2 Seed processing and storage

• Assist in seed drying, cleaning,
  sorting, labeling, and storage activities.
  
• Support movement and organization of
  seed materials within storage facilities.
  
• Maintain cleanliness and proper
  arrangement of seed stores and working areas.
  
• Assist in packing and preparation of
  seed shipments for field planting and partner distribution. 
  

3. Occupational health, safety, and compliance

• Follow workplace safety procedures and
  use protective equipment during field and laboratory activities.
  
• Maintain cleanliness and safety within
  the field, seed storage, and working environments.
  
• Report accidents, hazards, or damaged
  equipment to supervisors immediately.
  
• Perform any other field, greenhouse,
  or laboratory-related duties assigned by the supervisor or research team.
  

Requirements

• KCSE (O-Level) certificate, or
  Certificate/Diploma.
  
• At least one (1) year of experience in
  wheat research trial management activities.
  
• Practical experience in planting,
  irrigation, spraying, harvesting, seed handling, and cross-breeding techniques
  is desirable