Farm Worker at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Duties
Farm Operations Support:

• Assist in feeding, watering, and cleaning of livestock.
• Support crop and forage production activities, including planting, weeding, and harvesting.
• Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of farm facilities.
• Assist in routine checks and report any issues with animals or equipment.
• Provide support during experimental setups and sample collection.

Basic Data Recording:

• Record daily farm activities in logbooks or digital forms.
• Support data collection during experiments under supervision.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of recorded data.
• Report observations and anomalies to supervisors promptly.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• O’level Certificate with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have experience in farm work, especially livestock and crop handling.
• Have basic literacy and the ability to record information accurately.
• Be willing to work in a production environment and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team.