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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...
Background and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
• Develop postharvest framework for the cassava component. A key aspect of the framework should be gender sensitivity/mainstreaming.
• Lead postharvest activities on the cassava component under supervision of the Cassava commodity specialist
• Support ATASP1 outreach project in the implementation of results-based performance management.
• Write reports of training, and other farmer participatory activities carried out.
• Work with the IITA team, plan field days and training for youth and cassava farmers in processing
• Liaise with IITA Food Technology unit in product development
• Provide Outreach Coordinator and Cassava Commodity Specialist with adequate information for strategic decision making.
• Any other duties, properly assigned, as may be occasioned by the exigencies of the service
Qualification and Experience
• Minimum of Bachelor degree in Agriculture with a major in Food technology, postharvest, Engineering or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in cassava value chain.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
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