Vacancy for Field Worker II at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

 Employment Nigeria 27-May-2017 ABUJA , IBADAN , Agriculture  


The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is  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. 

POSITION : Field Worker II

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

  • Assist in land preparation, planting, crop management, harvesting, storage and data collection;
  • Assist with general maintenance of screen houses, field trials, and storage barn;
  • Responsible for the day to day maintenance of project vehicles (cleaning of inside and outside, daily/regular check-up of the engine oil level, water level, the battery and the air filter etc.)
  • Ensure vehicle documents are up to date and comply with minimum security operating standards (MSOS);
  • Drive vehicles for project activities and assist in the execution of projects activities in lab, screen house, glass house and field;
  • Assist in office duties such as photocopying, sorting of documents etc.
  • Perform any other duty assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

  • O'Level plus valid driver’s license with at least three (3) years’ professional driving experience, preferably with an international organization.

The ideal candidate must:

  • Be familiar with Nigeria and West African routes and be prepared to work extra hours and during weekends.
  • Be hard-working, courteous, and respectful. Ability to work with staff of diverse nationalities and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Must be computer literate in using digital devices such as tablets.
  • Have good driving skills.

Remuneration
Highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions



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