Field Assistant / Driver Job Vacancy At IITA

Employment Nigeria 01-Jan-1970 NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating 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 (IITA) invites applications for the position of Field Assistant / Driver. This position is funded by African Development Bank (AfDB) under the Support to Agricultural Research for Development of Strategic Crops in Africa (SARD-SC).

Job Title: Field Assistant / Driver (2 year renewable contract)

Position/Responsibilities

The Drivers/Field workers will work as members of the SARD-SC project team in Nigeria.

Primary Duties:

Drive Scientists and other research staff to research locations
Ensure that vehicles are properly maintained
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
Participate actively in the conduct of research experimentations at different sites
Convey research materials to all research and development locations
Assist in the planting and harvesting of maize trials.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

Ordinary National Diploma in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable
Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure
Team player
Minimum experience of 2 years in a similar position
Possesion of a valid driving license
Good time management

General information: Initial appointment is for two years. Subsequent renewal of the contract will be decided based on research outputs and productivity, and continued need for the position.

Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application DEADLINE: 28th May, 2013

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, 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 and photocopies of credentials, to IITA Website.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed

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