Research Associate (Agronomy) 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 invite applications for the internationally recruited position of:

Job Title: Research Associate (Agronomy)

Locations: Ibadan
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2015/034

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

• Under the supervision of the Cassava commodity Specialist, undertake project-related activities under the production component
• Implement approved on-farm and demonstration cassava trials
• Work with the IITA team, plan field days and training for youth and cassava farmers
• Determine and supervise fertilizer and herbicide applications protocols
• Collect all relevant research and Project data including outgrower contacts, farmers: including location, quantities, and pictures
• Write reports of field trials, training, and other farmer participatory activities carried out.
• Work with the IITA team to collate on a monthly basis a progress report
• Any other duty assigned by the Cassava Commodity Specialist

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of MSc in Agriculture with a major in plant breeding, agronomy, or a related field
• At least 2 years' experience in cassava production

Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications which must include covering letter which should address how the candidate's background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.

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