Field Worker 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

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract
Duration: 1-year renewable contract  

Duties

• Carry out black Sigatoka, weevil and nematode field sampling, sample processing and data collection.
• Assist with maintenance of pathology checks in trials in the laboratory, screen house and field.
• Assist with planting materials propagation for pest and disease evaluation trials.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
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 experience in field data collection, field and screen house trails and the planting materials propagation.
• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Have excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills and work under pressure to meet deadlines with keen attention to detail.
• Be trustworthy and diligent to work with little or no supervision.
• Have a positive attitude and strong team spirit.

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

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2024.