Position: Background and Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing, managing  field and screen house experiments on
 yam breeding and genetic both on and out-stations;
• Assist in preparing weekly plan for field workers;
•  Assist in collection, organising and managing data entry from yam 
breeding experiments for statistical processing;
• Assist in managing, propagating, characterization and dissemination of 
improved yam Germplasm in response to requests;
• Assist in regular communication with clients and partners of the unit;
• Train students and relevant staff of partner agencies on yam breeding 
methodologies;
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

ND in General Agriculture or related field with minimum of five (5) years’ 
relevant experience.

General Information

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

2 years

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