Farm Records Officer at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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: Farm Records Officer

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2019-022
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

• Collect, process, manage and store farm records;
• Manage unit’s store and issue lubricants, spare parts;
• Attend to all Farm Office requisitions,
• Be responsible for training of IT students and managing their records,
• Asist in managing administration of farm project in Ibadan and other sub-stations of the Institute
• Assist the Farm Office charge chargeback processing;
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• B.Sc/HND in Agricultural Economics or Extension, Statistics or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing similar duties.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Be literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point with knowledge of statistical packages as an added advantage.

Remuneration
IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

Application Closing Date
1st July, 2019.

Method of Application
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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Note

• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.