Field worker at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES:

•  Collect and collate data on feed and forage for small and large ruminants.
• Analyze Livestock feeds and effect on performance.
• Collect data at Akinyele folder market for forage yield.
• Assist in managing ILRI research and demonstration fields.
• Provide support during training on livestock feed and production.
• Assist in sample preparation and in the operation of the NIRS machine for samples (feed and forage) analysis.
• Assist in the implementation of routine activities on the ILRI research farm.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

QUALIFICATION:

• O’level with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a wellstructured environment.

COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:

•  Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Have good knowledge of animal health and production.
• Have good knowledge of feed and forage in animal nutrition.
• Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.

REMUNERATION:

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