Research Associates at the 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 the tropics. 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.

We hereby invite applications for the internationally recruited position of:

Job Title: Research Associate

Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2015-021
Location: Abuja

Background and Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Support scientist of the CAY-seed project in implementing activities in Nigeria and Ghana;
• Liaise with and backstop partner organization (CRI, CRS, NRCRI and
• MSHR) in planting, positive selection, monitoring data collection and harvesting seed yam trials and demonstration;
• Train extension agents and framers on the attributes of using quality seeds;
• Engage in multiplication of disease and pest free seed yam for experimental purpose as well as oversee production of quality seed by national partners;
• Provide technical support to National Agricultural Research and Extension
• Systems in selected communities;
• Contribute in the development and dissemination of project documents (flyers, newsletters, posters, training, and extension manuals, etc.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

• M.Sc in Agronomy, Plant Science or related discipline from a recognized University with minimum of 3 (three) years relevant in a similar role.

General Information

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

Application Closing Date
9th May, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed 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 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.

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