Research Technician III at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 180 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 1200 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

IITA is looking for a suitably qualified person to fill the position of:

Job Title: Research Technician III

Location: Ibadan

Job Description:
Assist in carrying out field survey to validate farmers Agro-ecological knowledge Participate in the implementation of the capacity building plan at farmers and extension officer level, NGOs and NARS technician involved in the project Assist MSc and PhD student in trials and experiment to develop a screening protocol for nutrient use Assist in the field the implementation of participatory evaluation of ISFM interventions by production system in Ghana and Nigeria Assist the production of clean planting material of mapping population and elite varieties selected as NUE Assist the scaling up of the best combination of selected varieties and ISFM intervention Assist the implementation of plot with ISFM Elicit and collect from yam trials for ISFM and farmers participatory evaluation Perform all other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Minimum Qualification & Experience:

• NCE/OND in General Agriculture
• Minimum experience of Five (5) years in a similar position

Skills & Abilities:

• Good knowledge and experience in managing field and lab experiments
• Demonstrated ability to establish field and lab experiments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural close interaction with NARS, NGO’s extension officers and farmers
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Good time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure

Terms & Conditions:
2 year renewable contract

Application Closing Date:
30th September, 2014

Method of Application:
Applications must include a cover letter, which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service. Please complete our online application form

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