Position: Background and Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: • Support scientist of the CAY-seed project in implementing activities; • Contribute in designing, planning, implementing on farm /demonstration as well as on-station experiments to demonstrate the benefits of using clean seed yam; • Collate and analyze all data of the CAY-seed project; • Publish research output in peer-reviewed international journal articles; • Engage in multiplication of disease and pest free seed yam for experimental purpose as well as oversee the maintenance of quality seed by national partners; • Provide technical support to National Agricultural Research and Extension System in selected communities; • Contribute in the development and dissemination of training documents (flyers, newsletters, posters, training and extension manual etc.) • Liaise between other projects with similar objectives to ensure the coordination of related activities; • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
M.Sc in Agronomy, Plant Science or related discipline from a recognized University with minimum of 5 (Five) years relevant in a similar role.
General Information
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 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 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 to IITA website.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted