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  • Research Technician I (Field)

    Research Technician I (Field)

    Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2016-027 Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)  Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Assist with all research activities using MARS and MAGIC populations for tolerance/resistance to different abiotic and biotic stresses (drought related traits, Striga (Striga spp.), Aphid (Aphis craccivora Koch) and Bacterial blight (Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. vignicola…

  • Technical Field Supervisor 


            

            
            Project Assistants II 


            

            
            Project Assistant I

    Technical Field Supervisor Project Assistants II Project Assistant I

    Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2016-044 Locations: Abuja and Ibadan Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract) Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Assist in keeping records of date of planting, Aflasafe application and harvesting of maize during planting season; Assist in collecting maize and soil samples from the farmers’ fields and stores during…

  • Administrative Support Officer 


            

            
            Institutional Data Manager

    Administrative Support Officer Institutional Data Manager

    Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2016-045 Location: Ibadan Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)  Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Administration of IDMU and E-Research: Keeping records of all Unit’s activities and projects in MS Project, synchronized on SharePoint; Monitoring timely delivery of work plan items, task starts all deadlines, institutional calendars etc;…

  • Project Account Officer 


            

            
            Research Support Officer

    Project Account Officer Research Support Officer

    Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2016-043 Location: Ibadan Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)  Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Participate in financial operations including revenue and expenditure trends analysis and financial commitments; Analyze financial information with recommendations to project leader and develop efficient use of resources and procedures; Create solutions to operational…

  • Field Assistant / Driver

    Field Assistant / Driver

    Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2016-037 Location: Ibadan Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)  Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Assist in driving project vehicle to convey authorized personnel; Assist in ensuring project vehicle complies with the minimum operating security standards (MOSS) as well as up to date vehicle documents all the time;…

  • Foreman, Heavy Equipment

    Foreman, Heavy Equipment

    Ref No: Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2016-042 Location: Ibadan Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)  Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Assist the heavy equipment superintendent by coordinating and receiving work assigned for maintenance services Monitor activities of subordinate staff in the section; Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance and safety inspection for equipment…

  • Research Technician II

    Research Technician II

    Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Assist in laboratory and field research activities related to plantain breeding; Assist with collection, processing and documentation of field and lab samples; Ensure sterile environment practices, orderliness of lab, screen house and works environment; Assist in maintaining of stock and inventory for germplasm and…

  • Research Supervisor (Seed Multiplication) 


            

            
            Research Supervisor (Cassava Seed Health) 


            

            
            International Trials Manager II (Cassava Stem)

    Research Supervisor (Seed Multiplication) Research Supervisor (Cassava Seed Health) International Trials Manager II (Cassava Stem)

    Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2016-041 Location: Ibadan, Oyo Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Assist in multiplication of virus-free cassava planting material using several different rapid multiplication methods; Assist in testing of treatments to improve multiplication rate and reduce cost of rapid multiplication systems in the laboratory and field; Assist in planting, maintenance,…

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

    Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

    Ref No: DDG-R4D/M/ES/09/16 Background Aflasafe is a revolutionary biocontrol product, developed by IITA United States Department of Agriculture Agriculture Research Service (USDA-ARS) and national partners, which reduces the prevalence of aflatoxins in treated maize and groundnut by 80% 99% from farm to fork. Following years of painstaking scientific work to develop products tailored for Africa…

  • Mechanic III

    Mechanic III

    Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2016-030 Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)  Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Maintain and operate heavy generators in the Power House; Maintain and operate Ring Main Units (RMUs); Maintain circuit breakers and other related equipment in the power House; Receive AGO for all functioning equipment; Ensure the…