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About World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg)

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center headquartered in Taiwan, with five regional offices worldwide. WorldVeg delivers science and innovation for enhanced vegetable production and consumption in a rapidly changing world.

For more information, please visit www.worldveg.org and explore our new global strategy.

WorldVeg is seeking to recruit a Vegetable Agronomist based in Côte d'Ivoire.

The position will contribute to a new program aimed at creating an inclusive and competitive vegetable and potato seed sector that provides smallholder farmers with access to affordable, quality seeds of a wide range of adapted varieties.

The five-year program will:

• Strengthen the capacity of private seed enterprises;

• Increase farmers' demand for quality seed;

• Strengthen the supply of improved varieties and the conservation of local biodiversity;

• Create a more efficient regulatory environment for governance of the vegetable and potato seed sector, including coordination and evidence-based decision-making.

The Vegetable Agronomist will oversee the implementation of adaptation trials and demonstration activities while supporting crop management. The position reports directly to the Country Lead & Seed Systems Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

In coordination with national agricultural research systems, seed companies, and consortium members, the successful candidate will:

• Plan, establish, and manage multi-location variety adaptation trials for vegetables and potatoes;

• Collect and manage agronomic, phenotypic, pest, disease, and environmental data, ensuring data quality and timely submission;

• Analyze trial results and contribute to variety evaluation and release processes, including the preparation of DUS and VCU data and technical reports;

• Facilitate participatory variety assessments involving farmers, seed companies, and other stakeholders, ensuring the inclusive participation of both women and men;

• Monitor, identify, and diagnose pests and diseases to support breeding, seed quality assurance, and integrated pest and disease management;

• Develop, validate, and disseminate effective agronomic, pest, and disease management practices, including farmer guides and seed production protocols adapted to local conditions;

• Provide technical training to seed companies, extension services, and farmer organizations to promote the adoption of improved varieties and production practices.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A Master's degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Soil Science, Agricultural Production Systems, or a closely related field, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience;

• Demonstrated ability to engage, collaborate, and maintain strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders, farmer groups, and seed companies;

• Strong experience in designing and delivering practical, field-based training, with the ability to simplify technical content;

• Solid technical knowledge of seed and seedling production, nursery establishment, improved varieties, and climate-resilient horticultural technologies;

• Proven ability to spend extended periods in the field supervising agronomic trials and ensuring high-quality project implementation.

Employment Conditions

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

The position is open only to nationals or permanent residents.

The initial appointment is for three (3) years, renewable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WorldVeg is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting gender equity and inclusion.

Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

WorldVeg Core Values

The successful candidate will embody WorldVeg's five core values:

• Dedication to Innovation and Knowledge Sharing – Supports the conduct of world-class science, respects ethical standards, and is committed to sharing results in a transparent manner.

• Commitment to Impact – Aspires to achieve positive, tangible, and lasting impact while contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.

• Commitment to Partnerships – Believes in the value of partnerships to advance research for development.

• Respect for People – Respects diversity in gender, culture, ethnic origin, religion, age, beliefs, and perspectives.

• Respect for the Environment – Strives to minimize environmental impact and promote greener technologies and sustainable practices.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to recruitment.wca-ch@worldveg.org no later than 10 August 2026:

• A tailored cover letter in English, outlining your suitability for the position and indicating your earliest date of availability;

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV);

• Contact details for three professional referees.

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