Position: Background and Responsibilities
• Monitor project implementation activities; act as a point of contact for
the Nigerian program and reporting matters in the absence of the M&E
Special and project leader;
• Conduct and manage field trials; regular contacts with DVMs
(Decentralized Vine Multipliers);
• Assist in handling all day-to-day monitoring, evaluation and administrative
matters;
• Collection and analyses of data from field experiments;
• Assist in the design and implementation of survey;
• Enter monthly recorded data to update database and organize
monthly summary of the activities;
• Work closely with key partners in tracking key outcome indicators;
• Offer administrative support to scientists and collaborators on projects,
including visitors and students;
• Assist in organizing meetings, taking minutes of meetings and
maintaining a database of contacts;
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
University degree in Agronomy, General Agriculture or equivalent. Professional certification awarded by a relevant professional institute be an added advantage
General Information
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
2-year renewable Contract
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