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Internship for Supporting Trials on Nesting of Ground-Nesting Pollinators [Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra] Morocco
POSTED BY: The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
REF:ICARDA 59
Date Published:Thursday, March 30, 2023
Date of Expiration:Tuesday, September 26, 2023 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Morocco | RABAT, RABAT-SALÉ-KÉNITRA in Morocco |
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| Research & Development
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| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job Type Intern/Part time
Date Posted 27 March 2023
Dead line: 17 April 2023
Reports to:
Scientific oversight: lead consultant for the trials on ground-nesting pollinators
Administrative Supervisor: Senior Scientist, Farming with Alternative Pollinator
Duration: Training: April 29-May 11, 2023 (3 days)
Independent Work: 3 days a week from June 01-Aug 30, 2023
ABOUT ICARDA
The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is an international autonomous, non-profit, research organization supported by CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. ICARDA’s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change.
We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that take into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR research Centres, and the private sector.
With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information:
All 12 CGIAR Centers are currently engaged in a transformation effort (the 'One CGIAR') that will help the CGIAR achieve better impact through more strategically integrated research, unified governance, an integrated structure, and new research modalities.
MAIN PURPOSE OF VACANCY
Within the IKI project “Conservation of pollinator diversity for enhanced climate change resilience” ICARDA is looking for two interns supporting trials on nesting of ground-nesting pollinators in different regions of Morocco, e.g. Kenitra- and Settat and/or other regions.
MAIN TASKS
After training and with guidance from the consulting team
1. Help construct emergence traps.
2. Set up emergence traps and monitor sites outside of Rabat on a weekly basis.
3. Look for ground nesting bee nest entrances in prescribed trials in agricultural areas outside of Rabat on a weekly basis.
4. Collect and label samples from emergence traps and identify them using a reference collection housed at ICARDA.
5. Collect data, manage it and post it to google sheets on a weekly basis
6. Maintain communication with the consulting team.
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
1. University students who are currently studying entomology, biology, or agriculture,
2. Ability to solve problems and work independently in the field,
3. Ability to follow research protocols, collect, manage, and store data over a 3-month period,
4. Familiarity with google sheets.
5. Willing to travel from Rabat to three field locations in Morocco.
6. Readiness to stay overnight in remote areas.
7. Having a valid driving licence.
8. English language proficiency /French is an asset.
Benefits
Terms of appointment
The successful intern will be offered a 3 months part-time internship and will be provided with a monthly all-inclusive stipend.
ICARDA is committed to increasing women representation in its workforce and strongly encourages applications from women.
Applications will be acknowledged, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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