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 invite applications for the internationally recruited position of:
Job Title: Research Technician III
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2015/030
Location: Ibadan
Background and Responsibilities
- Assist in establishing, managing field and screen house experiments on yam breeding and genetic both on and out-stations;
- Assist in preparing weekly plan for field workers;
- Assist in collection, organising and managing data entry from yam breeding experiments for statistical processing;
- Assist in managing, propagating, characterization and dissemination of improved yam Germplasm in response to requests;
- Assist in regular communication with clients and partners of the unit;
- Train students and relevant staff of partner agencies on yam breeding methodologies;
- Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
- ND in General Agriculture or related field with minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience.
General Information
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment. The contract will be for an initial period of 2 years
Application Closing Date
20th June, 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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