IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of:

1. Job Title: Driver / Field Assistant (Syngenta)

    Job Location: Kano

 Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Drive IITA vehicles to various destinations as required
• Convey IITA scientists/staff/visitors to field work and other places as required
• Ensure all station vehicles are well maintained and clean
• Deliver confidential documents/letters to partners especially donors, ministries and embassy
• Convey project members and guests from local and international airport
• Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure vehicle documents are valid and up-to-date;
• Participate in carrying out field operations/activities
• Perform any other duties as my be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate must possess:

• WASC with valid professional drivers' licence (Class ‘E’) plus at least three (3) years driving in an international research institute.
• Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
• Posses ability to drive long distance with good eye sight;
• Be able to work under pressure and be ready to work on weekends where necessary.

2.Job Title: Driver / Field Assistant (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Ibadan

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Drive IITA vehicles to various destinations as required
• Convey IITA scientists/staff/visitors to field work and other places as required
• Ensure all station vehicles are well maintained and clean
• Deliver confidential documents/letters to partners especially donors, ministries and embassy
• Convey project members and guests from local and international airport
• Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure vehicle documents are valid and up-to-date;
• Participate in carrying out field operations/activities
• Perform any other duties as my be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate must possess:

• WASC with valid professional drivers' licence (Class ‘E’) plus at least three (3) years driving in an international research institute.
• Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
• Posses ability to drive long distance with good eye sight;
• Be able to work under pressure and be ready to work on weekends where necessary.

3. Job Title: Syngenta - Field Worker III (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Zaria
Slot: 2

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Planting and maintaining field trials.
• Harvesting, and processing the products of field trials.
• Assist in supervising casual workers during planting, thinning, harvesting and threshing of field trials.
• Assist in preparation of seeds for trials.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

WASC plus at least Five (5) years working experience in a research institution.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills and be honest;
• Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary;
• Be available to work outside office hours, weekends and holidays.

4.Job Title: Syngenta - Field Worker III (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Kano
Slot: 2

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Planting and maintaining field trials.
• Harvesting, and processing the products of field trials.
• Assist in supervising casual workers during planting, thinning, harvesting and threshing of field trials.
• Assist in preparation of seeds for trials.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

WASC plus at least Five (5) years working experience in a research institution.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills and be honest;
• Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary;
• Be available to work outside office hours, weekends and holidays.

5.Job Title: Syngenta - Field Worker III (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Ibadan
Slot: 2
Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Planting and maintaining field trials.
• Harvesting, and processing the products of field trials.
• Assist in supervising casual workers during planting, thinning, harvesting and threshing of field trials.
• Assist in preparation of seeds for trials.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

WASC plus at least Five (5) years working experience in a research institution.

The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills and be honest;
• Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary;
• Be available to work outside office hours, weekends and holidays.

6.Job Title: Syngenta - Research Technician (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Zaria

Responsibilities
Successful Successful candidate will:

• Collect and collate laboratory and field data.
• Pack, label and store prepared samples for onward transfer for analysis.
• Carry out all delegated field operations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

OND in Agriculture, plus at least (5) years post-qualification working experience in a research institution.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary.
• Be able to use laboratory and field equipments and understand basic laboratory techniques.
• Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
• Be available to work outside office hours and for extended hours where necessary.

7.Job Title: Syngenta - Research Technician (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Kano

Responsibilities
Successful Successful candidate will:

• Collect and collate laboratory and field data.
• Pack, label and store prepared samples for onward transfer for analysis.
• Carry out all delegated field operations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

OND in Agriculture, plus at least (5) years post-qualification working experience in a research institution.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary.
• Be able to use laboratory and field equipments and understand basic laboratory techniques.
• Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
• Be available to work outside office hours and for extended hours where necessary.

8. Job Title: Syngenta - Research Technician (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Ibadan

Responsibilities
Successful Successful candidate will:

• Collect and collate laboratory and field data.
• Pack, label and store prepared samples for onward transfer for analysis.
• Carry out all delegated field operations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

OND in Agriculture, plus at least (5) years post-qualification working experience in a research institution.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary.
• Be able to use laboratory and field equipments and understand basic laboratory techniques.
• Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
• Be available to work outside office hours and for extended hours where necessary.

9.Job Title: Syngenta - Research Supervisor (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Zaria

Responsibilities

• Assist set up and conduct field experiments including all aspects of data collection.
• Maintain laboratory standard operating procedures and equipment.
• Supervise and lead harvest teams specializing in sampling and laboratory analyses.
• Organize and supervise general field activities.
• Assist in distribution of labour and allocation of daily responsibilities.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable institution.
• 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.
• Good Team player.

10.Job Title: Syngenta - Research Supervisor (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Kano

Responsibilities

• Assist set up and conduct field experiments including all aspects of data collection.
• Maintain laboratory standard operating procedures and equipment.
• Supervise and lead harvest teams specializing in sampling and laboratory analyses.
• Organize and supervise general field activities.
• Assist in distribution of labour and allocation of daily responsibilities.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable institution.
• 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.
• Good Team player.

11.Job Title: Syngenta - Research Supervisor (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Ibadan

Responsibilities

• Assist set up and conduct field experiments including all aspects of data collection.
• Maintain laboratory standard operating procedures and equipment.
• Supervise and lead harvest teams specializing in sampling and laboratory analyses.
• Organize and supervise general field activities.
• Assist in distribution of labour and allocation of daily responsibilities.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable institution.
• 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.
• Good Team player.

12.Job Title: Research Supervisor (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Jalingo, NG
Slot: 2

Responsibilities

• Assist set up and conduct field experiments including all aspects of data collection.
• Maintain standard operating procedures.
• Supervise and lead harvest teams specializing in accurate sampling.
• Organize and supervise general field activities.
• Assist in distribution of labour and allocation of daily responsibilities.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Agronomist.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable institution.
• 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.
• Team player.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

13.Job Title: Research Supervisor (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Makurdi, NG
Slot: 2

Responsibilities

• Assist set up and conduct field experiments including all aspects of data collection.
• Maintain standard operating procedures.
• Supervise and lead harvest teams specializing in accurate sampling.
• Organize and supervise general field activities.
• Assist in distribution of labour and allocation of daily responsibilities.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Agronomist.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable institution.
• 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.
• Team player.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

14.Job Title: Research Supervisor (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Kano, NG
Slot: 2

Responsibilities

• Assist set up and conduct field experiments including all aspects of data collection.
• Maintain standard operating procedures.
• Supervise and lead harvest teams specializing in accurate sampling.
• Organize and supervise general field activities.
• Assist in distribution of labour and allocation of daily responsibilities.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Agronomist.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable institution.
• 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.
• Team player.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

15.Job Title: Research Supervisor (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Kaduna, NG
Slot: 2

Responsibilities

• Assist set up and conduct field experiments including all aspects of data collection.
• Maintain standard operating procedures.
• Supervise and lead harvest teams specializing in accurate sampling.
• Organize and supervise general field activities.
• Assist in distribution of labour and allocation of daily responsibilities.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Agronomist.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable institution.
• 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.
• Team player.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

16.Job Title: Research Supervisor (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Sokoto, NG
Slot: 2

Responsibilities

• Assist set up and conduct field experiments including all aspects of data collection.
• Maintain standard operating procedures.
• Supervise and lead harvest teams specializing in accurate sampling.
• Organize and supervise general field activities.
• Assist in distribution of labour and allocation of daily responsibilities.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Agronomist.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable institution.
• 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.
• Team player.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

17.Job Title: Research Supervisor (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Abuja, NG
Slot: 2

Responsibilities

• Assist set up and conduct field experiments including all aspects of data collection.
• Maintain standard operating procedures.
• Supervise and lead harvest teams specializing in accurate sampling.
• Organize and supervise general field activities.
• Assist in distribution of labour and allocation of daily responsibilities.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Agronomist.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable institution.
• 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.
• Team player.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

18.Job Title: Research Supervisor (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Ibadan, NG
Slot: 2

Responsibilities

• Assist set up and conduct field experiments including all aspects of data collection.
• Maintain standard operating procedures.
• Supervise and lead harvest teams specializing in accurate sampling.
• Organize and supervise general field activities.
• Assist in distribution of labour and allocation of daily responsibilities.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Agronomist.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable institution.
• 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.
• Team player.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

19.Job Title: Driver I (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Jalingo, NG

Responsibilities

• Drive IITA vehicles to various destinations as required
• Convey IITA scientists/staff/visitors to field work and other places as required
• Ensure all station vehicles are well maintained and clean
• Deliver confidential documents/letters to partners especially donors, ministries and embassy,
• Convey project members and guests from local and international airport.
• Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure vehicle documents are valid and up-to-date;
• Participate in carrying out field operations/activities.
• Perform any other duties as my b assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

WASC with valid professional drivers' licence (Class ‘E’) plus at least three (3) years driving in an international research institute.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
• Posses ability to drive long distance with good eye sight;
• Be able to work under pressure and be ready to work on weekends where necessary.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

20.Job Title: Driver I (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Markurdi, NG

 Responsibilities

• Drive IITA vehicles to various destinations as required
• Convey IITA scientists/staff/visitors to field work and other places as required
• Ensure all station vehicles are well maintained and clean
• Deliver confidential documents/letters to partners especially donors, ministries and embassy,
• Convey project members and guests from local and international airport.
• Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure vehicle documents are valid and up-to-date;
• Participate in carrying out field operations/activities.
• Perform any other duties as my b assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

WASC with valid professional drivers' licence (Class ‘E’) plus at least three (3) years driving in an international research institute.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
• Posses ability to drive long distance with good eye sight;
• Be able to work under pressure and be ready to work on weekends where necessary.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

21.Job Title: Driver I (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Kano, NG

Responsibilities

• Drive IITA vehicles to various destinations as required
• Convey IITA scientists/staff/visitors to field work and other places as required
• Ensure all station vehicles are well maintained and clean
• Deliver confidential documents/letters to partners especially donors, ministries and embassy,
• Convey project members and guests from local and international airport.
• Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure vehicle documents are valid and up-to-date;
• Participate in carrying out field operations/activities.
• Perform any other duties as my b assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

WASC with valid professional drivers' licence (Class ‘E’) plus at least three (3) years driving in an international research institute.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
• Posses ability to drive long distance with good eye sight;
• Be able to work under pressure and be ready to work on weekends where necessary.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

22.Job Title: Driver I (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Kaduna, NG

Responsibilities

• Drive IITA vehicles to various destinations as required
• Convey IITA scientists/staff/visitors to field work and other places as required
• Ensure all station vehicles are well maintained and clean
• Deliver confidential documents/letters to partners especially donors, ministries and embassy,
• Convey project members and guests from local and international airport.
• Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure vehicle documents are valid and up-to-date;
• Participate in carrying out field operations/activities.
• Perform any other duties as my b assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

WASC with valid professional drivers' licence (Class ‘E’) plus at least three (3) years driving in an international research institute.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
• Posses ability to drive long distance with good eye sight;
• Be able to work under pressure and be ready to work on weekends where necessary.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

23.Job Title: Driver I (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Sokoto, NG

Responsibilities

• Drive IITA vehicles to various destinations as required
• Convey IITA scientists/staff/visitors to field work and other places as required
• Ensure all station vehicles are well maintained and clean
• Deliver confidential documents/letters to partners especially donors, ministries and embassy,
• Convey project members and guests from local and international airport.
• Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure vehicle documents are valid and up-to-date;
• Participate in carrying out field operations/activities.
• Perform any other duties as my b assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

WASC with valid professional drivers' licence (Class ‘E’) plus at least three (3) years driving in an international research institute.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
• Posses ability to drive long distance with good eye sight;
• Be able to work under pressure and be ready to work on weekends where necessary.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

24.Job Title: Driver I (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Ibadan, NG

Responsibilities

• Drive IITA vehicles to various destinations as required
• Convey IITA scientists/staff/visitors to field work and other places as required
• Ensure all station vehicles are well maintained and clean
• Deliver confidential documents/letters to partners especially donors, ministries and embassy,
• Convey project members and guests from local and international airport.
• Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure vehicle documents are valid and up-to-date;
• Participate in carrying out field operations/activities.
• Perform any other duties as my b assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

WASC with valid professional drivers' licence (Class ‘E’) plus at least three (3) years driving in an international research institute.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
• Posses ability to drive long distance with good eye sight;
• Be able to work under pressure and be ready to work on weekends where necessary.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

25.Job Title: Driver I (1 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Abuja, NG

Responsibilities

• Drive IITA vehicles to various destinations as required
• Convey IITA scientists/staff/visitors to field work and other places as required
• Ensure all station vehicles are well maintained and clean
• Deliver confidential documents/letters to partners especially donors, ministries and embassy,
• Convey project members and guests from local and international airport.
• Liaise with Insurance Officer to ensure vehicle documents are valid and up-to-date;
• Participate in carrying out field operations/activities.
• Perform any other duties as my b assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

WASC with valid professional drivers' licence (Class ‘E’) plus at least three (3) years driving in an international research institute.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be conversant with Nigerian roads;
• Posses ability to drive long distance with good eye sight;
• Be able to work under pressure and be ready to work on weekends where necessary.
• Proficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers.

26.Job Title: Business Development Officer (2 Year renewable contract)

Job Location: Abuja, NG

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assess the current state of agricultural input production, marketing and consumption in the project countries and mandate areas in particular and characterize the stage the agricultural input supply system is in ( using IFDC classification )
• Establish strategic framework for sustainable agricultural input business development
• Identify existing partnership and initiative in the agricultural input business sector
• Identify business opportunities and prospective and potential successful business alliance
• Participate in platform ( establish these if needed ) on legume crop value chains and establish business incubation partnership; set up meeting with prospective partners and stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for fund raising and assist in applying for grants for business development and establishment; liaise with donor community on possible grant making for business incubation and development
• Conduct and oversee advocacy for business development and promotional campaigns
• Report to project management on development and achievement in promoting business development

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate must possess:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Agric Economics, Agribusiness, Economics or other related Social Science and Agricultural fields.
• Minimum of Four (4) years' experience in Business Development or Project Administration.
• Good understanding of budgeting and financial management procedures.
• Excellent computer skills with good grasp of spreadsheets, word processing and other MS office applications, and ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Excellent English reporting, writing and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point).
• Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
• Good team spirit and also be able to participate as a team member in
  
  
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