The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the worlds leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. 

POSITION : Farm Supervisor

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Supervise land preparation (mowing ridging, harrowing etc.) within IITA and offsite stations.
• Jointly attend to and educate students, farmers, and other bodies during  excursions to IITA  with the Visitors Assistant.
• Assist in driving IITA trucks to and frooffsite stations to convey tractors, equipment and implements.
• Supervise operators on the use and maintenance of tractors and implements.
• Coordinate the multiplication of all IITA mandate varieties including cover crops.
• Initiate the establishment of irrigation facilities in Abuja station.
• Supervise planting and harvesting of cover crops.
• Assist in the management of the entire Abuja Farm to international standard.
• Train the trainers on tractorization.
• Perform any other farm duties as may be assigned by the Head of Station.

Qualifications

Minimum of B.Sc/HND in General Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering or any other Agricultural Extension related discipline with at least 3years working experience preferably in a very large farm.

Competences

• Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks effectively.
• Good knowledge of Agronomy and/or Farm Management.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision under pressure in agricultural working environment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to drive IITA’searthmoving equipment and vehicles with a valid Driver’s license.