Jobs At IITA

Duties

• Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties
• Contribute to research activities/fieldwork relating to baseline studies, on-farm testing, monitoring and evaluation of livestock related technologies in mixed crop-livestock systems in Kano-Katsina-Maradi action transect.
• Assist in the data collection, processing and data analysis.
• Conduct literature search and review on dryland systems research particularly on options for intensification of crop-livestock systems and reducing vulnerability in dryland areas in Kano-Katsina-Maradi action transect.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of research activities related to intensification of crop-livestock systems and reducing vulnerability in dryland areas.
• Assist with the preparation and publication of research results/reports.
• Assist in organizing workshops, training or field work as required.
• Contribute to maintaining an appropriate communications with key stakeholders and partners in Kano-Katsina-Maradi action transect.
• Other research activities as required 

Educational, Experience and Other Requirements
Education, experience and technical skills:

• MSc degree or equivalent qualifications and experience in animal science, natural resource management, ecology or environmental sciences.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience preferably in dryland areas of Nigeria and multidisciplinary working environment.
• Excellent command in written and spoken English. Ability to communicate in Hausa is also required.
• Strong computer skills in relevant office applications software packages (i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access).
• Strong statistical knowledge and practices.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and to take initiative and exercise good judgment;
• Ability to work in basic field conditions.
• Competency in personal organization and priority setting with the ability to work effectively under time pressure and manage multiple priorities;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment and to be an effective team player;
• Creative, and flexible to respond to changing requirements

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