Job Title: Research Supervisor – Seed Systems (AfricaRice) 2-year renewable Contract
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidate for the position of Research Supervisor at the Institute's Headquarters in Ibadan.
Duties:
Successful candidate will:
• Coordinate all AfricaRice seed foundation activities in Nigeria;
• Multiply and distribute breeder and foundation seed on requests to the public and private seed companies;
• Carry out regular varietal maintenance and purification of improved rice varieties;
• Link farmers, seed producers and variety release agents in PVS to speed up the release and dissemination of new varieties;
• Prepare, develop training and extension materials on seed production and handling for technicians and farmers;
• Maintain and clean all AfricaRice seed stores;
• Facilitate timely packaging, delivery and marketing of improved seeds to farmers;
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Deputy Director General of Research for Development, Program Leader-Rice Sector Development and Regional Representative and coordinator.
Qualification and Experience: BSc/HND in Crop Production or related field plus at least 3 years experience in breeder and foundation seed production. Field experience on rice seed production in a research Institution will be an added advantage.
Applicant must:
• have interest and ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams
• be computer literate
• have strong statistical skills
• possess good interpersonal and communication skills
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 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 to IITA website.
Please complete our online application form using the link below.
Closing Date: 4th June, 2013
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