Field Worker I at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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 I

Ref: STS2022-022
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: STS- National (6-months renewable contract)

Duties

• Assist in carrying out the establishment of screen house and field trials.
• Assist in culturing of plant organisms.
• Assist in handling microscope and identification of organisms.
• Assist in the collection of research data, entry, and keeping the field book for data
• collection.
• Assist in laboratory activities and writing of reports.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

Qualifications

• O'level with a minimum of two (2) years experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Have good driving skills.
• Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.

Remuneration

• We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2022.