Position Announcement: The Global Locust Initiative (locust.asu.edu) is seeking a Senegal Community Outreach Specialist (SCOS), Req #44461BR, closing Sept. 4, 2018. This person will help in the execution of a recently awarded USAID/OFDA project implementing soil amendments for locust management in Senegal, i.e., project planning, partnership building, organizing workshops and farmer field days, sourcing materials, etc. They will be based at ASU, with frequent travel to Senegal (up to 5 times over the next year, generally for 3-4 weeks at a time). This is a one-year position, with extension contingent on continued funding. The main project objectives are to: Implement one-week “Train the Trainers” workshop on grasshopper ID, the use of nitrogen for locust abatement, Oedaleus senegalensis monitoring, etc. Plan five Farmer Field Days (1 per project village) to cover the same themes. Work with the Senegalese National Plant Protection Directorate (DPV) to further an early warning system for monitoring of O. senegalensis Conduct biological/social surveys for research and monitor/evaluate the project.
To apply: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home? partnerid=25620&siteid=5494#jobDetails=3576335_5494 Please contact GLI Director, Dr. Arianne Cease, or GLI Program Manager, Dr. Ariel Rivers with any questions.
