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  • Posted: Sep 17, 2014
    Deadline: Sep 30, 2014
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    The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consu...
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    Research Technician III

    Job Description:
    Assist in carrying out field survey to validate farmers Agro-ecological knowledge Participate in the implementation of the capacity building plan at farmers and extension officer level, NGOs and NARS technician involved in the project Assist MSc and PhD student in trials and experiment to develop a screening protocol for nutrient use Assist in the field the implementation of participatory evaluation of ISFM interventions by production system in Ghana and Nigeria Assist the production of clean planting material of mapping population and elite varieties selected as NUE Assist the scaling up of the best combination of selected varieties and ISFM intervention Assist the implementation of plot with ISFM Elicit and collect from yam trials for ISFM and farmers participatory evaluation Perform all other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

    Minimum Qualification & Experience:

    •     NCE/OND in General Agriculture
    •     Minimum experience of Five (5) years in a similar position

    Skills & Abilities:

    •     Good knowledge and experience in managing field and lab experiments
    •     Demonstrated ability to establish field and lab experiments
    •     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    •     Ability to work in a multi-cultural close interaction with NARS, NGO’s extension officers and farmers
    •     Ability to work under minimum supervision
    •     Good time management skills
    •     Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure

    Method of Application

    Applications must include a cover letter, which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service.

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