Wednesday, September 8, 2010

IITA NEW JOB VACANCIES

Wednesday 8th September, 2010
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RESEARCH TECHNICIANS (2 POSITIONS)

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
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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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