Testing Network Coordinator and Product Manager

About the role

The Testing Network Coordinator and Product Manager will lead AfricaRice's regional testing network and drive the advancement, release, and dissemination of improved rice varieties across Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the regional testing network, overseeing multi‑location field trials and variety evaluation.
• Manage product advancement and variety release processes, ensuring timely dissemination of new rice varieties.
• Develop partnerships and strengthen capacity with National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems (NARES) and other stakeholders.
• Handle data management, monitoring, and knowledge sharing across the network.

Required profile

• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience coordinating regional agricultural research or breeding networks.
• Proven experience planning and implementing multi‑location field trials, variety evaluation, and product advancement activities.
• Experience working with NARES, research institutions, and development partners.
• Experience coordinating regional projects involving multiple stakeholders across different countries.