Job Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2016-022 Location: Ibadan, Nigeria Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract) Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
Assist in supervising all field research activities, field layout, fertilizer application, planting, data collection and harvesting;
Assist in supervising seed preparation of breeding nurseries and trial including planting, hand pollination and data collection in and outside Ibadan;
Assist in supervising appropriate harvesting, processing storage and retrieval of samples from trials and nurseries planted at the different locations in and outside Ibadan for laboratory analyses;
Assist in data collection and monitor casual labors;
Assist in special project including HarvestPlus-Maize Project;
Assist scientists to maintain strict control of budget expenditure and casual employment;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification BSc/HND in Agriculture with minimum of 2 (two) years’ experience in breeding or similar role.
Competencies
Ideal candidate bust be organized and be able to pay attention to details
Must have good time management skills.
Dependable, takes initiative and ready to accept responsibilities.
Strong communication skills – verbal and written
Interested applicants should forward their applications with 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 either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package. Apply online – IITA career website
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