Research Supervisor (Abuja) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Supervisor

Reference ID: STS2022-013
Location: Abuja
Recruitment Type: STS- National (6-months renewable contract)

Duties

• Participate in the establishment and maintenance of field and screen house research trials.
• Collect phenotypic data on cassava experiments in the growing stages before harvest, at harvest and post-harvest stages on the field and screen houses.
• Support scientists of Next Gen project in the multiplication of true-to-type high quality planting materials.
• Participate in SAH field and laboratory activities.
• Participate in harvesting of trials in the field and screen houses.
• Support cassava root quality and sensory evaluation of test materials
• Ensure timely capturing of data from allocated trials in the field and screen houses.
• Ensure good curation of collected data and timely delivery of same to supervisor.
• Keep accurate records of all established trials and deliver same to supervisors correctly and timely.
• Participate in the cleanliness of all working areas.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Agriculture, Crop Science, with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skill (writing, reading and speaking)
• Have ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Have data capturing and report writing skills.

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

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
• While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.