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 hereby invite applications for the internationally recruited position of:
Job Title: International Trials Manager
Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2015-021
Location: Abuja
Background and Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
- Support scientist of the CAY-seed project in implementing activities;
- Contribute in designing, planning, implementing on farm /demonstration as well as on-station experiments to demonstrate the benefits of using clean seed yam;
- Collate and analyze all data of the CAY-seed project;
- Publish research output in peer-reviewed international journal articles;
- Engage in multiplication of disease and pest free seed yam for experimental purpose as well as oversee the maintenance of quality seed by national partners;
- Provide technical support to National Agricultural Research and Extension System in selected communities;
- Contribute in the development and dissemination of training documents (flyers, newsletters, posters, training and extension manual etc.)
- Liaise between other projects with similar objectives to ensure the coordination of related activities;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
- M.Sc in Agronomy, Plant Science or related discipline from a recognized University with minimum of 5 (Five) years relevant in a similar role.
General Information
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
9th May, 2015.
Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed 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 either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.
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