Country Project Supervisor Job at IITA Nigeria

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Job Title: Country Project Supervisor    

Location: Institute's Headquarters, Ibadan

Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Position/Responsibilities: The Country Program Coordinator for Nigeria reports directly to the SARD-SC Maize Specialist in consultation with the Budget Officer for guidance in major work plan and day to day operations.

Primary Duties:

•   Ensure the effective development of Innovation Platforms (IPs)

•   Coordinate and backstop the national partners of the maize value chain stakeholders (producers, processors, traders, financial institutions, extension workers and researchers) within each IP to sustain the maize competitiveness

•   Coordinate in-country execution of SARD-SC maize component activities

•   Participate in sensitization programs and other activities to ensure visibility and effectiveness of the project

•   Participate in training workshops as well as project review and planning meetings

•   Write scientific papers for submission in high quality peer-reviewed journals.

•   Prepare technical progress reports as required to be forwarded to the Project Maize Specialist

•   Represent the project in meetings and conferences.

•   Engage in advocacy to broaden project donor base, including linkages with other projects.

•   Any other duties assigned from time to time

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

•   M.Sc degree in agricultural science or related sciences

•   Minimum experience in five (5) years in a similar position

•   Knowledge of socio-economics or extension agronomy will be an advantage

•   Experience with participatory extension approaches, working with farmers or farmer groups and commodity associations and the private sector

•   Be proficient in the use of computers, database management software, statistical analysis software, internet-based tools and other electronic communication tools.

•   Good verbal and written communication skills in English required.

General information: Initial appointment is for two years. Subsequent renewal of the contract will be decided based on research outputs and productivity, and continued need for the position.

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, 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. Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to IITA website.

Please complete our online application form using the link below.

Closing Date: 28th May 2013.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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