Vacancies: Research Technician (Multiplication and Dissemination), Research Technician/Driver
IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and
poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating 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.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals to fill the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
Position: Research Technician (Multiplication and Dissemination)
(2-year renewable Contract)
Duties:
Candidate will among other things:
* Multiply cassava extensively on-station and on-farm
* Cut, package and deliver cassava stems to partners for multiplication/production
* Ensure project farmers employ best agronomic practices in production
* Monitor multiplication and production farms in project States
* Collect and enter data for analysis
* Form farmers into groups or clusters for ease o contact
* Support partners technically to implement project activities
* Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualification and Experience:
* Minimum of National Diploma (ND) in Agriculture or WASC plus 10 years relevant working experience in cassaval stems to multiplication in a research or farm enterprise environment.
* Appreciable experience in farm mechanization, field layout and use of herbicides.
* Candidates must be dynamic, energetic and be a good team player.
Position: Research Technician/Driver: (2-year renewable Contract)
Duties:
Candidate will among other things:
* Drive Project vehicle on-site and off-site;
* Ensure vehicle is properly maintained and serviced:
* Support field activities related to cassava multiplication, dissemination, training and workshops and
* Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualification and Experience:
* Minimum of WASC or Modern School Certificate with Trade Test 1, 11 and 111 plus current valid class ‘E’ Driver’s License. Knowledge of Nigerian roads is essential.
* Candidates must be knowledgeable in cassava practices for high yield while ability to use small farm tools take chainsaw, brush cutter, GPS and power litter are added advantages.
* Candidates must be energetic and dynamic with good interpersonal relation.
Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the Personnel Manager, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria. Not later than 26th July 2011.
These job vacancies can also be found on our website: http://old.iita.org/cms/details/nrs_Job_application.aspx
Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration will not be treated. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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