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International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)
The Banana Breeding Lead provides strategic leadership and oversight for banana breeding activities across East, West, Central, and Southern Africa, aligning with IITA's mission to develop climate-resilient and nutritionally enhanced varieties. The role involves setting breeding priorities, modernizing crop improvement processes, and fostering partnerships with national programs and industry stakeholders. The incumbent will lead a team to deliver high-impact banana and plantain varieties that meet farmer needs and market preferences.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a nonprofit research organization focused on improving food security, livelihoods, and sustainable agriculture across Africa. It develops agricultural innovations, crop improvement programs, and farming solutions for smallholder farmers, working in areas such as cassava, maize, soybean, and natural resource management. IITA operates in the agricultural research and international development sector.
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CGIARUnlocking the future of hybrid maize seed production: Rwandan seed companies visit IITA maize breeding research and Nigerian seed companies
Apr 16, 2025
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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