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

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 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Research Technician III

Location: Ibadan, Oyo State.

Job Descriptions

• Operate all equipment in ILRI Cassava Peels processing factory.
• Actively ensure that the cassava processing unit is orderly - all equipment, tools and products are in their proper places and that the highest sanitary standards for food processing are maintained at all times.
• Support research work at the ILRI farm (maintaining animals and assisting in conducting animal experiments, supervise tasks allotted to animal attendant/casuals) as instructed by the scientist in charge.
• Undertake routine health measures for the animals as directed by the scientist in charge.
• Collect, enter and analyze data.
• Drive vehicle to cassava processing sites to pack cassava peels and assist in processing the peels.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification & Experience

• OND in Animal Science, Animal Health or closely related field with Five (5) years relevant experience

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to speak more than one Nigerian language.
• Ability to work extra hour when required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to speak more than one Nigerian language.
• Ability to work extra hour when required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work

Application Closing Date
6th February, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should address their applications, which must include covering letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees to:

The Head,
Human Resources Service.

Please complete our online application here

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.