Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-0019 Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract) Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
Supervise land preparation (mowing ridging, harrowing etc.) within IITA and offsite stations.
Jointly attend to and educate students, farmers, and other bodies during excursions to IITA with the Visitors Assistant.
Assist in driving IITA trucks to and frooffsite stations to convey tractors, equipment and implements.
Supervise operators on the use and maintenance of tractors and implements.
Coordinate the multiplication of all IITA mandate varieties including cover crops.
Initiate the establishment of irrigation facilities in Abuja station.
Supervise planting and harvesting of cover crops.
Assist in the management of the entire Abuja Farm to international standard.
Train the trainers on tractorization.
Perform any other farm duties as may be assigned by the Head of Station.
Qualifications
Minimum of BSc/HND in General Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering or any other Agricultural Extension related discipline with at least 3years working experience preferably in a very large farm.
Competences The ideal candidate must have:
The ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks effectively.
A good knowledge of Agronomy and/or Farm Management.
The ability to work with little or no supervision under pressure in agricultural working environment.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
The ability to drive IITA’searthmoving equipment and vehicles with a valid Driver’s license.
Remuneration We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Applicants should complete the online application attaching 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 the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package. Click here for more information (PDF) IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
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