IITA NEW JOB VACANCIES

Wednesday 8th September, 2010
Post by Admin.

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

PLANNING ENGINEERS JOB VACANCIES

Wed.8th Sept.,2010
Post by admin.
PLANNING ENGINEERS


A large business conglomerate is looking for suitable candidates for
the above position


ASSIGNMENT: PROJECT PLANNING FOR EPC PROJECTS
JOB DESCRIPTION: PROJECT PLANNING, SCHEDULING AND MONITORING OF CEMENT
PLANTS IN AFRICA
POSTING: SENEGAL, ZAMBIA, TANZANIA, ETHIOPIA AND ALGERIA


RESPONSIBILITY:
•    To plan the project tasks involved in construction of cement plants
•    To prepare construction schedules and to monitor the project for
interim targets and milestones in line with completion dates,
•    Involve in periodical review of the project progress, update project
progress on periodical basis and prepare reports for site personnel,
•    Prepare presentations and be responsible for project related MIS
(management Information Systems).


QUALIFICATION:
BSC / B.ENG. in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering


SKILLS:
•    Proficient in handling MS Projects version 2007 and / or primavera version 6,
•    Must have hands-on experience in project control with abilities to
generate periodical progress reports and analysis,
•    Must be a result oriented individual with good communication and
analytical skills.
•    Must be a fast learner willing to learn and develop himself in
challenging environments


The compensation package would be quite attractive and there would be
good opportunity for training and development. Persons without the
expected qualifications and experience need not apply, since such
cases would not be considered.


TO APPLY
Please send your application with a detailed CV including contact
phone nos., photocopies of educational qualifications and service
certificates, along with one passport photograph, by e-mail, within
seven 7 days from the date of this publication to:
humanresources2007@yahoo.com.uk.