IITA Recruits Fieldworker II Seedbank (2 positions)

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 tropical nations. 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.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of Fieldworker II Seedbank at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Job Title: Fieldworker II Seedbank (2 positions) - 2 year renewable contract

Location: Ibadan

Position/Responsibilities:
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Field and screen house assistant on Planting for regeneration, herbicide and insecticide application.
• Data collection and entry for screen house and field regeneration and multiplication activities.
• Characterization of maize and miscellaneous legumes.
• Maize pollination and Characterization.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

• Senior School certificate (SSCE) with at least 2 years experience in screen house management data collection and Gene banking.

The ideal candidate must

• Be honest and hardworking.
• Be a good team player and be able to follow instructions;
• Have adequate knowledge about the maintenance culture of maize genetic resources field bank.
• Be energetic and able to work under pressure

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

Application Closing Date
7^th November, 2013

Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft Word format. The curriculum Vitae must also include names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA Website.

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