The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Field Worker I
Ref: STS2022-022
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: STS– National (6–months renewable contract)
Duties
- Assist in carrying out the establishment of screen house and field trials.
- Assist in culturing of plant organisms.
- Assist in handling microscope and identification of organisms.
- Assist in the collection of research data, entry, and keeping the field book for data
- collection.
- Assist in laboratory activities and writing of reports.
- Perform any other job–related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.
Qualifications
- O’level with a minimum of two (2) years experience performing a similar role in a well–structured environment.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
- Have good driving skills.
- Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
Remuneration
- We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
30th December, 2022.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Click here for more information (PDF)
Note
- Interested applicants should complete the online application through the link above attaching detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.particularly welcoming applications from women.
- While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.