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.
Applications are invited for the internationally recruited position of:
Job Title: Senior Research Supervisor
Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2015/023
Location: Kano
Background and Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
- Assist in planting and establishment of laboratory, screen house and field trials and capture data;
- Ensure timely planting, harvesting, and data collection;
- Assist in post-harvest data management and analysis;
- Supervise subordinate staff of the unit;
- Maintain high level of research ethics;
- Extensive travels especially during cropping season;
- Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of glass/screen house working environments;
- Participate in any training program for visiting students and appraisal exercise for technicians;
- Maintain liaison for relationship with collaborators;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
- The candidate must have an BSc /HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture or related field from a reputable University/ Polytechnic with at least 3 years' experience in a similar position.
General Information
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
21st 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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