The
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (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 180 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 1200 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.
IITA is looking for a suitably qualified person to fill the position of:
Job Title: Field Worker II
Location: Ibadan, Oyo State
Job Description:
- Maintain experimental field and screen house trials to screen for drought tolerance and activities related to determination of drought tolerance mechanism in rice;
- Help in the establishment of trials;
- Follow up experimental trials;
- Collect and compile data obtained from different experimental trials;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualification & Experience:
WASC plus at least two (2) years relevant experience in field management.
Skills & Abilities:
The ideal candidate must:
- Be knowledgeable on data collection and recording of data;
- Have good communication skills;
- Have the ability to work under pressure.
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2014
Method of Application
Applications must include a cover 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. Please complete our online
application form
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