Research Technician II at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - Oyo & Kano

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Technician II

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2019-004
Location: Ibadan, Oyo and Kano
Contract: 2-year renewable contract
Slot: 2 Openings

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist in planning and planning and establishment of laboratory, screen house and field trials and data collection;
• Assist in post-harvest data management and analysis;
• Partiticipate in any training program for visiting students and appraisal exercise for technicians;
• Suprvise subordinate staff and students on Students industrial work experience scheme (SIWES);
• Carry out assignments of ad-hoc nature as may be delegated by the supervisor.

Qualification

• OND in Crop Production, General Agriculture or related discipline with minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar functions or related roles in a structured organization.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:

• Good computer skills in MS-office and xxcknowledge in experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Basic knowledge of crop management operations especially in seed production farms;
• Good time management skills;
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work pressure;
• Good interpersonal relationships with other colleagues.

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

Application Closing Date
13th February, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format, The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

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