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Nestle R&D Cocoa Specialist in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
R&D Cocoa Specialist
Location: Abidjan, Nestlé Research and Development Center, Côte d’Ivoire
Company: Nestlé Research & Development Center, Abidjan
Type of Employment: Permanent and Full Time
Type of Contract: Local Contract
Level of Education : Master’s Degree in Plant Science, Agronomy, Agriculture
Position Summary:
Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.
Nestlé Research & Development Center, Abidjan is currently looking for an R&D Cocoa Specialist who will support Cocoa and Coffee agronomy research by providing expertise in crop physiology and crop systems.
Responsibilities:
Studying cocoa agronomy systems and cocoa physiology
Contributing to crop systems improvement towards net zero achievement
Contributing to breeding program by providing phenotyping and physiological characterization of cocoa varieties
Develop methods and techniques to measure regenerative agriculture parameters.
Design, lead and implement multi-local trials as well as lab experiments to support breeding and crop systems designs.
Organizing research projects and presenting studies to appropriate communities for review
Consulting with environmental scientists, engineers, and business professionals to support sustainable practices.
What will make you successful?
3 to 5 years of experience as a cocoa agronomist leading research projects
Experience of field research and collaboration with local and remote partners
Demonstrated knowledge of cocoa agronomy, physiology, and phenotyping
Specialized in field trials establishment and management.
Demonstrated experience in working in rural areas and with cocoa farmers.
Demonstrated knowledge of good laboratory practices in general
Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of coffee production is a plus.
Ability to instruct other employees transversally to assist in the accomplishment of specific tasks.
Project management within multidisciplinary teams
Nestlé is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law.
The closing date for application is 2nd May 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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