Forest Project Supervisor at IITA - Ibadan

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating 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 candidate for the position of Forest Project Supervisor at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Job Title: Forest Project Supervisor
Duration: 1-year renewable contract

Job Duties
Successful candidate will:

• Liaise with Project Manager to implement and give feedback on all project tasks & activities
• Supervise Forest Attendant, Nursery Attendant and driver
• Liaise with Research Farm Unit (RFU) and Facilities Management Services (FMS) for use of equipment and operators, repairs & maintenance etc., directly or via Work Order
• Follow up with RFU and FMS on outstanding Work Orders
• Purchase equipment as directed
• Assist with educational events and research programs
• Guide visitors on tours to forest and supervise freelance tour guides
• Contribute text and illustrations promptly to project reports, presentations, and website.
• Ensure species checklists and price lists are updated as required
• Take experimental data and record observations in research areas as instructed.
• Support students in conducting their research within the framework of the Forest Project
• Liaise with Project Manager on progress and problems of students
• Keep records for Nursery, Forest, and vehicle
• Monitor & report on staff attendance and performance
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification and Experience

• BSc/HND in Plant Science, Forestry, Environmental Science or related field plus at least 3 years experience in Forest or Nursery management in a research Institution will be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate must possess:

• Good Supervisory ability
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
• Valid driving license
• Practical skills relevant to nursery and forestry equipment and machinery

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

Application Closing Date
31st February, 2013

Method of application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, 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. Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to IITA Website.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.