IITA: Research Supervisor - Kano

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) with Headquarters at Ibadan, is an international Agricultural Research Centre in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is an association of about 50 countries, international and regional organizations, and private foundations. IITA seeks to increase agricultural production in a sustainable way in order to improve the nutritional status and well-being of people in tropical Sub-Saharan Africa.

IITA is recruiting for Research Supervisor to be based in Kano.

Job Title: Research Supervisor – Kano Station (2 yrs renewable contract)

The Job:
- Manage screen house and conduct field trials.
- Analyse data and write scientific report of research outputs.
- Participate in multi-locational trials
- Coordinate and supervise soil ans plant sample collections
- Supervise field workers and other support staff
- Assist to organise training for students and visiting trainees
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualification
- BSc/HND Agriculture or Agronomy with at least 3 years post-qualification experience in managing field trials.
- Candidate must be loyal
- demonstrate high intergrity with good inter-personal and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of computer statistical and experimental design softwares
- be willing to work beyond normal working hours
- Ability to write and speak fluently in Hausa Language with good driving skills and possession of a valid Drivers’ License is desirable.

Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Method of Application:
Interested application should forward their applications with a detailed CV, the name and address of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct supervisor at work. (including telephone, fax and e-mail address, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to :

The Personnel Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
PMB 5320,
Oyo Road, Ibadan
Nigeria.

Application closes 10th August 2010