bout NACCRI:
National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) is one of the six National Agricultural Research Institute (NARIS) under the policy guidance and co-ordination of the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO). The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is the apex body for guidance and coordination of all agricultural research activities in the national agricultural research system in Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Regularly review the activities in the value chain of oil palm in Uganda and worldwide to identify challenges and opportunities for oil palm pathology research
Review the literature on oil palm to internalize the relevance of plant pathology and in particular to alert relevant authorities on oil palm diseases of destructive nature not yet occurring in Uganda
Identify pathogens causing oil palm diseases from nursery to post harvest.
Undertake isolation, culturing and characterization of economically important oil palm disease causing pathogens.
Isolate, characterize and conduct epidemiological and molecular biology studies on oil palm diseases of economic importance
Carry out regular surveillance of economically important oil palm diseases and occurrence of new diseases in the country.
Intuitively determine yield losses of economically important diseases on oil palm.
Study and understand the epidemiology (interplay of factors) of plant diseases.
Develop appropriate disease management strategies.
Establish linkages with other players /stake holders that will enhance the successful implementation of the various technology generation and dissemination research activities
Actively participate in studies to determine relationships between crop/ field management practices or /and environmental factors and the occurrence of adverse conditions on oil palm such as diseases, pests, viruses, and any unfavourable physiological conditions with the purpose of correcting such occurrences.
Disseminate study results through farmer feedback workshops, training workshops and sessions, conferences, seminars, brochures, newsletters, journals, reports, media, field days and agricultural shows.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The Plant Pathologist should hold a Master’s Degree in Crop Science or Biological Science with a bias in Pathology and with at least a working experience of three years OR a Masters Degree in Crop Science or Plant Protection with a bias in plant pathology from a recognized University with at least 3 years working experience. Possession of a PhD will be an added advantage.
Age: Below 45 years

How to Apply:
All interested persons with the above requirements should send their hand-written applications together with a detailed curriculum vitae giving day-time telephone numbers and names and addresses of 3 (three) referees as well as copies of professional certificates and testimonials to:
The Director, National Crops Resources Research institute, P.O. Box 7084, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline: 31st March, 2015 by 5:00 PM