Research Administrative Manager Job at IITA Nigeria

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Job Title: Research Administrative Manager (2-year renewable contract)

Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidate for the position below at its Headquarters in Ibadan.

Duties:

•   Production of breeder seed of selected early, extra-early and intermediate parental inbreds, hybrids, and open-pollinated varieties.

•   Make seeds available to NARS and Seed Companies of seven WASP countries.

•   Assist with the seed production and maintenance of maize inbred lines

•   Supervision of on-station trials

•   Assists in execution of maize trials

•   Direct supervision of staff and activities of the project

•   Provide supports to national program staff and national partners for field trial management and data management and analysis,

•   Collation and analyses of data from experiments

•   Develop work plan and progress report

•   Contributes to publications and presentation of research outputs

•   Perform any other responsibility as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification and Experience:

•   M.Sc in Plant Breeding, Crop Production, Agronomy or related fields.

•   At least 5 years of relevant experience in national/international organizations

•   Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organise workload

•   Ability to take initiative and work under pressure and willingness to work for longer hours where necessary

•   Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties

•   Able to work effectively both in teams and independently

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. 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.

Deadline: 29th July 2013

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