IITA, with Headquarters at Ibadan, is an International Agricultural Research Centre in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is an association of about 50 countries, international and regional organizations, and private foundations. IITA seeks to increase agricultural production in a sustainable way in order to improve the nutritional status and well-being of people in tropical Sub-Saharan Africa.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the following positions at the Institute’s Kano Station.
Position
IITA Nigeria Job: Vacancy for Research Technicians (2 positions) 2-year renewable contract
DUTIES
Successful candidate will among other things:
National Diploma in General Agriculture. At least three (3) years relevant working experience in research institutes or universities.
Successful candidate must be honest and able to work under pressure, computer literacy and in possession of valid drivers’ licence.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior Officer at work and scanned copies of credentials not later than ONE WEEK from the date of this publication. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://old.iita.org/cms/details/nrs_job_application.aspx Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the following positions at the Institute’s Kano Station.
Position
IITA Nigeria Job: Vacancy for Research Technicians (2 positions) 2-year renewable contract
DUTIES
Successful candidate will among other things:
- Clean and sort planting materials for laboratory, screen-house and field trials;
- Collect data in laboratory, screen-house and field trials;
- Participate in arranging training for farmers;
- Assist in carrying out maintenance activities in the laboratory and screen-houses;
- Supervise workers’ activities in the screen-house and field trials and
- Perform any other assigned jobs by the Supervisor.
National Diploma in General Agriculture. At least three (3) years relevant working experience in research institutes or universities.
Successful candidate must be honest and able to work under pressure, computer literacy and in possession of valid drivers’ licence.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior Officer at work and scanned copies of credentials not later than ONE WEEK from the date of this publication. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://old.iita.org/cms/details/nrs_job_application.aspx Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
