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: Research Technician III
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Duration: 6 months’ renewable
Slots: 2 Positions
Description
- The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on behalf of International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.
Duties
- Support establishment and maintenance of demonstration plots (forage) and feed units.
- Support demonstration of improved feed formulation and feeding practices at TRUs and pilot farms.
- Collect basic data on feed use, animal performance, and cost implications.
- Support routine field data collection on feed, forage, and dairy production.
- Record observations on technology adoption, farmer practices, and productivity changes.
- Assist in data entry, cleaning, and validation using Excel or mobile tools.
- Support organization of field visits, trainings, and demonstration events.
- Assist in handling materials, tools, and inputs required for feed innovation activities.
- Ensure availability and proper use of data collection tools and field materials.
- Support engagement with farmers, youth groups, and local stakeholders involved in feed innovation activities.
- Maintain simple records of participants, beneficiaries, and training attendance.
- Take field notes, pictures, and short activity summaries for reporting purposes.
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of alternative feed technologies, including:· HQCP production, handling, and feeding trials, BSFL production units (where applicable), Crop residue processing and utilization
Requirements
- National Diploma in Agriculture, Animal Science or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Knowledge of livestock and diary value chains
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively within project locations
- Ability to drive safely and responsibly under challenging road and field conditions.
Benefits
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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