Job Title: Research Supervisor – Zaria (2 year renewable contract)
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for a position in Zaria.
Position/Responsibilities:
• Supervise outstation trial establishment, maintenance, data collection and submission to the cassava database manager.
• Assist in training of farmers in Mokwa and other Northern outstation.
• Preparation of weekly plan for all field workers and technicians in Zaria and other Northern outstations.
• Supervise teams for determination of dry matter content, cyanogenic content, post harvest physiological deterioration and root mealiness at outstations.
• Organize multiplication of cassava genotypes for outstations
• Assist training students on Industrial Attachment, National Youth Service Corps and other partner institutes.
• Assist other IITA cassava scientists in conduct of on-station and on-farm trials.
• Participate in cassava field surveys.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
• B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, Statistices, General Agriculture or related discipline from a reputable university/college/polytechnic.
• Minimum experience of 3 years in a similar position.
• Basic knowledge of crop management operations.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure.
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 to IITA website not later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. 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.
Closing Date: 14th August 2013
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