Noudifoulè TCHALA

• Research leadership:

a) promoting and facilitating research, including collaborative and interdisciplinary research, in areas related to the goals of ITRA and the ministry of agriculture;

b) developing networks between the research Center and researchers in the field in the public and private sectors, locally, nationally and internationally;

c) developing mutually beneficial linkages with private actors in order to develop partnerships and collaborative research;

• Administrative leadership:

a) leading strategic planning for the research Center to ensure that the Center's objectives are aligned with the ministry of agriculture’s Strategic Plan objectives;

b) overseeing the proper discharge of administrative duties of the research Center including supervising personnel, financial management, and operations;

c) managing the space needs of the research Center in cooperation with ITRA’s authorities;

d) representing the interests of ITRA in the relevant region;

e) enhancing the reputation of ITRA by undertaking quality research and communicating that research to farmers; and

f) encouraging and supporting the raising of funds for research conducted by the research Center, capital and operating funds.

• Maintenance and multiplication of maize germplasm;
• Maize population improvement;
• Inbred lines development;
• Trial planting and management at multiple sites;
• Sample management for quality assessment and genotyping;
• Data collection, analysis and reporting.

• Provided guidance and recommendations regarding planting and cultivation methods.
• Implemented pest and weed control measures.
• Supervised fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Performed crop breeding studies and utilized findings to increase yield and quality.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.