Research Supervisor (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 Supervisor (Agronomy)

Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2015/034
Location: Ibadan

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
• Assist in the implementation of approved on-farm and demonstration cassava trials
• Work with the IITA team, plan field days and training for youth and cassava farmers
• Supervise fertilizer and herbicide applications according to protocols
• Collect all relevant research and project data including contact details for out growers/ farmers e.g. location, quantities, and photographs
• Undertake scoring of Pest and Diseases
• Work with the IITA team to collate on a monthly basis a progress report
• Any other duty assigned by Cassava Commodity Specialist

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of Bachelors’ degree in Agriculture with a major in plant Breeding, Agronomy, or a related field
• At least 2 years’ experience in cassava production.
  

General Information

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

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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