The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Field Worker II
Ref: STS2022-020
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: STS- National (6-months renewable contract)
Duties
- Collect and collate data on feed and forage for small and large ruminants.
- Analyze Livestock feeds and effect on performance.
- Collect data at Akinyele folder market for forage yield.
- Assist in managing ILRI research and demonstration fields.
- Provide support during training on livestock feed and production.
- Assist in sample preparation and in the operation of the NIRS machine for samples (feed and forage) analysis.
- Assist in the implementation of routine activities on the ILRI research farm.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.
Qualification
- O’level with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a wellstructured environment.
Competences:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
- Have good knowledge of animal health and production.
- Have good knowledge of feed and forage in animal nutrition.
- Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
8th December, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Click here for more information (PDF)
Note
- Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed Cover Letter and 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 the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
- IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
- While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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