Field Worker II Job at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the position below at its Headquarters in Ibadan.

Job Title: Field Worker II (2-year renewable contract)

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties

• Seed preparation, processing and storage;
• Planting weeding, data recording, harvesting of trials and nurseries;
• Management of nutrition’s maize breeding nurseries;
• Pollinating inbred lines and OPVs;
• Harvesting, threshing and weighing
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience
WASC plus at least two (2) years working experience in a research institution.
The ideal candidate must

• Be open to new ideas and have the ability to change mindset;
• Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary;
• Be available to work outside office hours, weekends and holidays.

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

Application Deadline: 30th August, 2013

Method of application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft Word format. The curriculum Vitae must also include 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.

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