Job Vacancy for Research Supervisor - Zaria (2 year renewable contract) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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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 seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for a position in Zaria.

Job Title: Research Supervisor - Zaria (2 year renewable contract)

Job Location: Zaria

Responsibilities

Supervise outstation trial establishment, maintenance, data collection and submission to the cassava database manager.
Assist in training of farmers in Mokwa and other Northern outstation.
Preparation of weekly plan for all field workers and technicians in Zaria and other Northern outstations.
Supervise teams for determination of dry matter content, cyanogenic content, post harvest physiological deterioration and root mealiness at outstations.
Organize multiplication of cassava genotypes for outstations
Assist training students on Industrial Attachment, National Youth Service Corps and other partner institutes.
Assist other IITA cassava scientists in conduct of on-station and on-farm trials.
Participate in cassava field surveys.
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualification and Experience

B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, Statistices, General Agriculture or related discipline from a reputable university/college/polytechnic.
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.

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

Mode of Application
Applications including a cover letter of 300 words describing why you are an ideal candidate and what you would bring to the role, a current 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.
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Application Deadline: 14th August, 2013

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Job Vacancy for Research Supervisor - Zaria (2 year renewable contract) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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