Research Technician I 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 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 Research Technician I - (2 year renewable contract) at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Job Title: Research Technician I - (2 year renewable contract)

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

• Assist in the maintenance plans of the cassava field bank;
• Assist in the supervision of the activities of workers in the cassava field group;
• Liaise with breeders and the tissue culture group for safe duplication of crop materials.
• Assist in the collection of agronomic data collection team in the GRC cassava field.
• Data entry of data generated in the field bank.
• Coordinate the agronomic data collection team in the yam field;
• Carry out other duties assigned by the supervision.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:
OND in Agric or Mech Engr with at least 1 year experience in field management.

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 cassava 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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